My Highway Patrol Uncle Gave His Wife and President McKay Speeding Tickets

"Court Case Friday" My grandfather's brother, "Uncle Ted," served in the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), rising from trooper to acting colonel/superintendent. He had a reputation for absolute integrity. He firmly believed in equal justice - “No one is above the law.” He Gave His Wife a Ticket Trooper Ted gave his wife a traffic ticket. … Continue reading My Highway Patrol Uncle Gave His Wife and President McKay Speeding Tickets →

Miracle of Protection: David O. McKay Saves Tahitian Saints

"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 →

David O. McKay: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Worldwide Expansion of the Church David O. McKay was the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the 1950’s and 1960’s. He presided over the worldwide expansion of the church. Until his administration, the church was perceived as a Utah church. President McKay dedicated temples in England, Switzerland, and New Zealand. … Continue reading David O. McKay: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff →

"Failed" LDS Missionaries

Some missionaries mistakenly judge the success of their missions based on the number of baptisms. Our twentieth century prophets who served in Britain had few, if any, convert baptisms. David O. McKay, Joseph Fielding Smith, and Gordon B. Hinckley were all discouraged and frustrated with their lack of converts. Joseph Fielding Smith remarked that anyone … Continue reading "Failed" LDS Missionaries →

Patriarchal Blessings

I consider my patriarchal blessing to be my personal scripture. It is Doctrine and Covenants Section 139. Several sections of the D&C come from church members asking the Prophet Joseph Smith this vital question. “What is the mind and will of the Lord for me and my life.” That is what a patriarch blessing is … Continue reading Patriarchal Blessings →

Deceased Son Appears to His Mother to Explain His Death

Below is the published account of a deceased son appearing to his mother. The mother was awake at the time. Thus, this is an actual visitation, not a “mere” dream or vision.* This visitation illustrates several important gospel principles. Obviously, in order to hear, we must listen. Since the Spirit speaks with a still small … Continue reading Deceased Son Appears to His Mother to Explain His Death →