"Sunday Sermon" “The Lord Provides” We have been blessed by the tender mercies of the Lord and His miracles of divine providence. Miracle #1: The Missing Tupperware Money Throughout law school, my wife and I were poor. For dates, we walked to BYU campus to watch their TV since we couldn't afford our own. Once … Continue reading Two Minor Miracles of Divine Providence
"Fun Facts" "Sunday Sermon" I am “famous” for my typos and editing errors. (“Moral Problem” vs “Morale Problem.” “Venus” vs “Venice.”) My hyper personality favors speed over accuracy. But I am not the only one who makes such mistakes. In the 1630s, Robert Barker and Martin Lucas printed 1,000 copies of the King James Version … Continue reading The “Wicked Bible” of 1631 – “Thou SHALT Commit Adultery”
"Sunday Sermon" - Personal Experience Have Fun in Your Callings I was young and inexperienced when I was called as a Bishop and given the responsibility to organize a new singles ward. I had a new career and four small children. I felt stressed and overwhelmed. I dreaded my first stewardship interview with the Stake … Continue reading Have Fun In Your Church Callings — But Not Too Much Fun
While serving as a singles ward Bishop I received a unique telephone call from a BYU administrator. He explained, a confidential informant said that another BYU student falsified my Bishop’s Recommendation Form and forged my signature. The administrator gave me the student’s name and asked if I interviewed the person and signed the recommendation. With … Continue reading BYU Student Forged My Bishop’s Recommendation
When it comes to minor matters, the Lord usually let's us do "as seemeth you good, it mattereth not unto me." (D&C 60:5; D&C 62:5; D&C 80:3) However, sometimes even the most trivial things matter to the Lord. As a recently returned missionary, I was assigned to speak with a high councilor in another ward. … Continue reading My Personal Revelation — “Don’t Wear the Red Tie”
After a lifetime of experience as a judge, bishop, and father, I am convinced that we are never, ever, in a position to judge another’s heart. Prospective jurors often ask to be excused saying, “I cannot judge another person.” I explain: “You are not being asked to judge whether the defendant is a good person … Continue reading We Can Never Judge Another’s Heart
The High Volume Misdemeanor Arraignment Calendar As a brand-new judge I was assigned to preside over the high-volume misdemeanor arraignment calendar. Ironically, I had that assignment at the both beginning of my career and in my final years on the bench. Most judges hate that assignment. By I enjoy it. I like dealing directly with … Continue reading My 256 Abortion Protest Cases
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