"Sunday Sermon" Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th President of the Church on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. In the past 5 years, President Nelson has given inspired and inspiring counsel to the saints and the world. As the living Prophet, we must hear him and follow him, as he hears and … Continue reading Words of the Prophet: Key Quotes from Russell M. Nelson
"Fun Facts Saturday" I have been intrigued by the origin of popular every-day phrases. We use these phrases all the time without giving them a second thought. Yet, their origins are interesting and memorable. 1. “Turning a blind eye” Meaning: to consciously ignore unwanted information Origin: The famous Admiral Lord Nelson, hero of the naval Battle … Continue reading 5 Popular Phrases and Their Origins
"Saturday Sermon" Social media and cyber tech provide countless benefits and blessings. Taylor & Tyler Podcast Benefits and Blessings Tool for sharing the gospelLink to virtual church meetingsAccess to family history research and temple workConnection to general conferenceLink to church websitesGateway to gospel research,Link to “Come Follow Me” podcastsMeans of “staying connected,” facetime with family … Continue reading Beware Social Media -Warnings from a Prophet
"Sunday Sermon" I was thrilled when “strive” was added to the temple worthiness questions. Instead of asking all-or-nothing questions like, “Are you honest in all your dealings?” the new questions ask: “Do you strive to be honest in all that you do?”"Do you strive for moral cleanliness in your thoughts and behavior?""Do you strive to … Continue reading “Strive”
"Sunday Sermon" President Russell M. Nelson has given inspired and inspiring counsel to the saints and the world. As the living Prophet, we must hear him and follow him, as he hears and follows the Lord. "In this, there is safety and peace." Those who "follow the prophet" are always blessed. Here are some of … Continue reading Words of the Prophet – Russell M. Nelson
My Traumatic Childhood Experience As a boy I stood in long lines at our elementary school waiting to get our compulsory smallpox and polio shots. My first vaccination was traumatic. With dozens of classmates watching, on reflex I jerked away from the nurse, and she accidently shot the vaccine into my eye. That caused a … Continue reading In Praise of Vaccines
In Portsmouth Harbor, on the south coast of England, rests the famous sailing battleship, the HMS Victory. (This is the same harbor from which the D-Day Normandy invasion of WWII was launched.) The HMS Victory was Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship in one of the most famous naval battles in history, the Battle of Trafalgar. The … Continue reading Lesson from the HMS Victory and the Battle of Trafalgar
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