DUI cases are among the most tragic. They are also among the most entertaining. DUI Driver Pulls Cop Over Late one night, a young driver waved for a patrol car to pull over. The officer approached the young man’s car. “Officer, I’ve just come from a party where I was drinking. Could you test me to see … Continue reading More Entertaining DUI Cases
"Sunday Sermon" The Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ were restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Here is a list of just 20 of the church’s distinctive beliefs: 1. Living Prophets and Modern Revelation “We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet … Continue reading 20 Distinctive Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
"Historical Saturday" Slavery Throughout History Egyptian Slavery All ancient civilizations engaged in the horrific practice of slavery. The primary source of slaves was war captives. Chattel slavery was accepted throughout the world for over 10,000 years. It was not until the abolitionist movement in America and Europe in the 18th Century that slavery became broadly … Continue reading Slavery in Perspective: Past and Present
"Court Case Friday" DUI cases are among the most tragic and the most entertaining. Drag Racing While Drunk I handled a case in my court where a young man was charged with both driving under the influence (DUI) and engaging in a speed contest (street racing). The case was unique. I had never seen those … Continue reading More Entertaining DUI Cases
"Sunday Sermon" A wonderful distinctive feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the belief in continuing personal revelation. Baptized members of the church receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. This gift entitles every member to receive the constant guidance of the Holy Ghost and personal revelation. There are different types … Continue reading Personal Revelation (Pt 2/5): Types of Personal Revelation
"Historical Saturday" Founding Fathers: Friends and Enemies We assume the founding fathers were lifelong friends and colleagues. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most people don’t realize that many of these founding fathers ended up as enemies. Patrick Henry Patrick Henry was a great orator. His rhetorical skills were impressive and persuasive. His … Continue reading “Founding Enemies” (Pt 2/4)- Patrick Henry versus James Madison
(To: Great Oak High School. You are the best!) "Court Case Friday" Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are very tragic. Tens of thousands of people are killed or maimed every year by drunk drivers. In fact, drunk drivers kill someone "Every 15 Minutes." Yet sometimes DUI cases can be entertaining. Golf Cart on the … Continue reading Entertaining DUI Cases
"Sacrilegious Saturday" Murphy’s Law, “if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong,” is universal. Even the Lord’s church is not exempt. The Bible provides that elders should anoint the sick with consecrated olive oil. “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, … Continue reading I Anointed/Doused My Sick Granddaughter With a Pint of Consecrated Oil
"Court Case Friday" With her parents away for the evening, their fourteen-year-old daughter invited her friends for a joy ride in her parent’s new Cadillac luxury sedan.The four girls were playing with the controls and gadgets as they cruised down the road in rich Newport Beach. Suddenly, the driver looked up and realized they were … Continue reading A Teenager Daughter’s Expensive Joy Ride (Cadillac v. Porsche v. Mercedes)
I had a couple personal encounters with Satan during my mission in Britain. These confrontations gave me a strong testimony of the existence of Lucifer. I know that he lives. One Sunday evening, my companion Elder R. and I went to a social gathering at a member's home in Cheltenham. Several missionaries, investigators, and … Continue reading My Shortest Prayer – One Word
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