Worried About the Wrong Things

Jesus was different. While most of us are impressed by a person’s prominence, Jesus was impressed by their humility and compassion.

While most of us fret about our social standing, Jesus ignored the social rules by talking … Read more

God Keeps Surprising Us!

Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood . . .

What is it we haven’t understood? What is it that we need to know but have failed to … Read more

God’s Trophies

Quite often something is almost too good to be true. A sunset. A field of wildflowers. A starry night. A delectable peach.

Over the years, when we ran into a wonder of nature that shocked us with … Read more

Stories Bind Hearts Across Generations

The common ancestor history focuses on basic facts—names, dates, and places. “Leslie Price Thacker was born the 9th of September 1898 in Charleston, Utah to Frederick Albert Thacker and Sarah Jane Price Thacker.” Such histories may … Read more

The Path to Marital Success is Different from What We Expected

We expect a lot from marriage. We expect it to provide enduring friendship, vibrant romance, and beautiful children in the bargain. We assume our marriage will give us a continuing sense of fulfillment and contentment. We anticipate heading off into … Read more