"Sunday Sermon" The miracles of divine protection occur frequently among the Latter-day Saints and other people of faith. Most believers have personally experienced or witnessed such miracles. In July 1959, thirty Tahitian saints had worked, saved, and sacrificed, to raise enough money to finance a trip to the Hawaii Temple. It had taken a lot … Continue reading Miracle of Protection: David O. McKay Saves Tahitian Saints
"Fun Facts" "World History" The "Politest," "Bravest," "Fiercest" Warriors I have always been intrigued by the Gurkha Regiment of the British Army. From Nepal, these 5’ 3” fighters have a reputation for being the politest soldiers and the bravest and fiercest warriors in the world. Their motto: “Better to die than be a coward.” In … Continue reading The Legendary Gurkha Soldiers: “Bringing a knife to a gun fight” and “Who need parachutes?”
"Court Case Friday" When I was a prosecutor, there was a homeless man who loitered around the courthouse in Santa Ana. He was confined to a wheelchair, because he had no hands or feet. He would roll up to women and solicit them for sex. He appealed to their sympathy by saying, "Please help me … Continue reading The criminal who had no hands or feet
"Sunday Sermon" 14th Article of Faith We believe in meetings. We believe in all the meetings that have been held, all the meetings that are now being held, and we believe that there will yet be many great and important meetings pertaining to the kingdom of God. We have endured many meetings, and we hope … Continue reading 14th Article of Faith – “We Believe in Meetings”
"Court Case Friday" My favorite law school civil torts case was: the case of the “Exploding Dog.” Here are the facts: A landowner had a vacant lot downtown between high-rise buildings. He wanted to improve the property, and so he hired a land developer. However, there was a giant tree stump with deep roots in … Continue reading The “Exploding Dog” Case
"Fun Facts Saturday" 323 Pound Walking Shoes As a nerdy child, Keith Furman, became obsessed with the Guinness Book of World Records. In 1979, he set his first official Guinness World Record by doing 27,000 continuous jumping jacks. (6 hrs 45 min) Furman set over 600 official Guinness World Records. For his “day job” … Continue reading Guinness World Record for the man with the most Guinness World Records. (600+)
"Court Case Friday" In 1983, my colleagues and I in the OC District Attorney’s Office evaluated a heartbreaking, tragic case. Stanton Police received a 911 call complaining about suspicious noises coming from an “empty” apartment where a single woman lived with her 5-year-old son. The caller was also worried that the boy had not been … Continue reading Officer Shot and Killed a 5-Year-Old Boy
"Sunday Sermon" (Long Article-13 min: You may want to skim, and then download for future reference.) The Book of Job "Hast thou considered my servant Job." (Job 1:8) The entire Book of Job is in devoted to one issue: human suffering. The book gives insights into the causes of adversity, and emphasizes the importance of … Continue reading Understanding Human Suffering Pt 1 (Eternal Progression, Nature of God, Book of Job)
"Fun Facts Saturday" Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is one of my favorite composers. Tragically, he went completely deaf by 44. There could be no greater personal trial. Yet, he persevered. Years later he composed his Symphony No. 9 (Choral Symphony, “Ode to Joy”) This is considered Beethoven’s greatest work. I have long wondered, "How did … Continue reading How Did Beethoven “Hear” and Compose His Music After He Went Deaf?
"Court Case Friday" Over the years, I have hosted dozens of court tours for youth groups. My Bailiff seats the group in the jury box and at the counsel table. I then give a 10-15 minute talk, sharing my most entertaining and humorous court case “war stories.” One afternoon, I had a large group of … Continue reading Kids Keep Adults, even Judges, Humble
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