Tag: truth

Booker T. Washington: Truth and right are not determined by a majority – Booker T. Washington

"Great Quotes" Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) is an American hero and role model. Raised in slavery, he became the leading advocate for former slaves and their descendants. He devoted his life to fighting Jim Crow discrimination and championing civil rights.    Washington worked in the brutal coal mines and salt furnaces in West Virginia in … Continue reading Booker T. Washington: Truth and right are not determined by a majority – Booker T. Washington →

Choose the Right; Speak the Truth – Marcus Aurelius (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “If it is not right, never do it; if it not the truth, never say it.” (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180), Meditations, p. 182) Life and Legacy Emperor of Rome from 161-180 AD Last of the “Five Good Emperors” A leading Stoic philosopher Called “the Philosopher” His personal journal became the classic "Meditations" … Continue reading Choose the Right; Speak the Truth – Marcus Aurelius (Great Quotes) →

“Study” and “Learning” According to the Doctrine & Covenants

"Sunday Sermon" & "Great Quotes Studies conclude that the more education people receive, the less religious they become.  However, Latter-day Saints are the exception.  The more education they gain, the more faithful they are.  For Latter-day Saints, study and learning is a Divine commandment. All truth is circumscribed in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading “Study” and “Learning” According to the Doctrine & Covenants →

5 things we can learn from our Christian cousins

Sunday Sermon Learning from each other We Latter-day Saints never claimed to have a monopoly on truth. There is much we can learn from our Christian cousins, and there is much they can learn from us. (See: "20 Distinctive Beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," londonedition.net, Oct 3, 2021) We also … Continue reading 5 things we can learn from our Christian cousins →

Top Ten Chinese Proverbs -Happy Chinese New Year!

"Fun Facts Saturday" I love proverbs.  A proverb is a pithy phrase containing profound truths. There is/are a plethora of proverbs. My favorite Arab proverb is, “Trust Allah, but tie the camel’s leg.” My favorite English proverb is, “He who pays the piper, calls the tune.” Here are my top 10 favorite Chinese proverbs. To … Continue reading Top Ten Chinese Proverbs -Happy Chinese New Year! →

Tips for Talks and Lessons #10: Teach “By the Spirit”

The key to gospel teaching has been, is, and will always be the same: “Teach the doctrine from the scriptures by the Spirit.” 1 Cor 2:4-5            “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing word of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit of power; “That your faith should not stand in … Continue reading Tips for Talks and Lessons #10: Teach “By the Spirit” →

When “Coaching” Your Witness Blows Up in Your Face

I learned in law school that lawyers should be very careful about "coaching" witnesses. The story below illustrates that putting words in a witness’s mouth can blow up in your face. Let them testify in their own words. My Admonition to Every Witness Background: As a prosecutor I gave all of my witnesses, including police officers, … Continue reading When “Coaching” Your Witness Blows Up in Your Face →