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
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
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
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
I think back to when I was a youth. I imagine being at church one Sunday and having beloved Bishop Smoot call me out of class. I imagine that He pointed toward his office. “There is someone … Read more
When Enoch was called to prophesy to the people, he objected.
And when Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying: Why is it that … Read more
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
There are two primary interpretations of the ancient command to love our neighbors as ourselves.
1. We cannot love others until we love ourselves. When we love ourselves, we are more positive people and have more to offer others. We … Read more
Consider carefully the words of Joseph Smith:
All the religious world is boasting of righteousness;
it is the doctrine of the devil to retard the human mind,
and hinder our progress, by filling us with self righteousness.… Read more
I had only been the bishop of the ward for a few days when I got the call. I had never met the man. He had just been out of prison for a few weeks. He … Read more