We all know what to expect at a birthday: presents, cake, and decorations. Sometimes there is discussion of the day the person was born, funny stories of how the doctor ran out of gas on his way to the hospital to deliver the person, or the agonizing 30 something hours of labor. Occasionally though (and this […]
11 Things to Do If Your Christmas Spirit is Lacking
I consider December one of the busiest months of the year. There are so many things to do, gifts to buy, parties to attend, chores to finish, and so on – all with the end of the year looming over our heads. Because there are so many distractions at this time of year, focusing on […]
3 Reasons You’re Avoiding God’s Calling
Do you ever look around at other people and think, “I’m not good enough. I’m not good enough at that skill, at that calling. I shouldn’t even try.” It’s a sad thing, but most of us have had that kind of thought at least once in our lives. And this can be especially hard in […]
3 Ways to Remember the Mercies of God
There’s a common admonition in the scriptures that I find interesting – the need to remember. It’s such a simple thing to do that I think we forget to do it a lot of the time. At least, I do. I get so caught up in the day-to-day stuff that I don’t pause to think […]
Here’s Why God Cares About You
Do we matter to God? If He’s so powerful and great, why would He care about a bunch of messed up, weak humans? This is one of the most common concerns people have about God. If He’s real (and He is) then why would He bother with us? Doesn’t He have better things to do? […]
5 Steps to Cure Spiritual Sickness
When was the last time you had a cold? Or the flu? You probably woke up coughing, achy, and wishing that you could stay in bed for the rest of forever. Maybe you went to the doctor, called in sick to work, and camped out on the couch watching movies, or maybe you dragged yourself […]
Deep Dive Into the Gospel
I stood on the beach and watched the waves crash, enjoying the sound and the breeze. I’d just finished the first stretch of a hike with my family, and between the heat and the humidity, it was a relief to feel the waves on my toes. Looking down the beach, I saw a wave hit […]
Responding to Your Storms
It was a dark and stormy night… Sorry, I know it’s cliche, but it actually was. The little ship had set out before the storm or nighttime hit, and now everyone aboard cowered as the storm fought brutally with the sea around them, probably wishing they had never left dry land. Well, not everyone cowered. […]
God’s Word Vs The Internet’s Word: Let’s Compare Types of Truth
This past week, I was scrolling through a social media page when I came across a question someone had posted: “Do you believe that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view?” I had to stop and think about that question. To me, the question seemed contradictory. If […]
6 Things My Family Recently Learned About Facing Satan AKA My Family’s Response to the Cheetahs and the Topis
Dear Elder David A. Bednar, My family and I took up your challenge this past week to consider and discuss the lessons of the cheetahs and the topis you talked about in your talk “Watchful Unto Prayer Continually.” We also, as you requested, found several other lessons to take away from the behavior of these […]
