If God is the smartest person in the universe, then His doctrines should be unexpectedly expansive. If God is the kindest person in eternity, then His plan should be refreshingly …

What specific acts or thoughts have helped you defeat evil in your life or the lives of those you love?

A former student wrote me recently and asked why I had done some things I had done. Some were helpful. Some were hurtful. The student was confused. Were the helpful …

Heber C. Kimball made an extraordinary invitation: “I have said often, you may write blessings for yourselves and insert every good thing you can think of, and it will all …

It struck me this morning that a good life is a mental creation. A bad life is also a mental creation. Life gives us a jumbled mass of experiences and …

In his book, Memorable Stories with a Message, President Boyd K. Packer shared a story that can be an invitation to each of us. Donna and I attended an unusual dinner …

Earth life often seems to be long stretches of darkness punctuated by rare pinpricks of light. Some years ago my dear father was giving me a tour of the Church Office …

Friends! Andy and I have created engraved reminders of Christ that some of you might enjoy personally or might want to give as a gift. Have a look: http://www.ldsgreats.com/-c-2_85.html Merry Christmas! Wally

My childhood was magical. I had good parents who loved their family and the gospel. I had siblings with whom I had lots of fun. We lived in places that …