Our Houses (Testimonies) must be firmly bolted to the Foundation (Gospel/Church) built upon the Bedrock (Jesus), or they can slide off the Foundation and Collapse.

"Sunday Sermon" I live in “earthquake country.” It is not enough to build a house on a firm foundation of bedrock or hammered “piles.” The house must also be securely bolted to that foundation. Otherwise, during an earthquake, the house could slide laterally and collapse. Securing a house to its foundation requires anchor bolts. … Continue reading Our Houses (Testimonies) must be firmly bolted to the Foundation (Gospel/Church) built upon the Bedrock (Jesus), or they can slide off the Foundation and Collapse. →

I Was Not Prepared For Our “Unique” Inner-City Ward

"Faith on Friday" Suburban Baby Boomers As baby boomers, my wife and I grew up in new middle-class suburbs. We had a “Leave it to Beaver” life. As newlyweds, we moved into a poor inner-city ward in Long Beach, California. We lived in a tiny downtown apartment, with the constant sounds of sirens. We were … Continue reading I Was Not Prepared For Our “Unique” Inner-City Ward →

“The Lord’s University” (Holy Temple) – Are you a “Graduate” or a “Dropout?”

"Sunday Sermon" The Holy Temple - A House of Learning - The Lord's University The Lord called his holy temple a “house of learning.” (D&C 107:10-17) It is the “Lord’s University.” “Temples are the greatest university of learning known to man.” (Robert D. Hales) The temple is a “University for Eternal Life.” (F. Enzio Busche.) … Continue reading “The Lord’s University” (Holy Temple) – Are you a “Graduate” or a “Dropout?” →

My wife said our house dust comes from my dead skin cells!?

"Fun Facts" and "Personal Experiences" My wife tries to blame me for the dust in our house. She said that household dust comes from my shedding dead skin. I didn’t believe her. I blamed the dust on the nearby horse stables and hills. What a surprise to learn that my wife was right -- at … Continue reading My wife said our house dust comes from my dead skin cells!? →

Why Bow Ties?

People often ask me why I started wearing bow ties. Here’s the answer: When I turned 65, I was in a funk. My life and career had reached a plateau. I was bored, and I was sinking in the doldrums. I was having a delayed “midlife crisis.” (Most men have their midlife crisis between 40-55 … Continue reading Why Bow Ties? →

The “Spite House” — Narrowest House in America

At seven feet wide, the tiny home in Alexandria, Virginia is the narrowest house in America. It was built in 1830, out of spite, by the owner of the adjacent houses, to keep people from using his vacant parcel as a cut-through and alleyway. (Stories and Articles: http://www.londonedition.net)