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
My Meeting with Jesus
Tag: Humility
The Glorious Blessing of Being Inadequate
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
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
Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves
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
Your Customized Call to Compassion
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
Lift Up Hands which Hang Down
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
God’s Invitation to Us
Lowell Bennion tells a challenging story.
Near the center of the Salt Lake Valley at the end of a picturesque lane lives a little lady of seventy-five in a two-room shack. Her house is heated by a coal range, which … Read more
Latter-day Idolatry
In his stirring message, The False Gods We Worship, President Spencer W. Kimball suggested that many of us Latter-day Saints are guilty of idolatry. Idolatry! That seems like a harsh indictment for such an earnest people who do so many … Read more
Getting to the Heart of Connection
Stronger Marriage Connection Podcast
In this Episode
Dr. Wally Goddard joins Liz & Dave to explore how humility, curiosity, and understanding are at the heart of true human connection. As we refine our own character, we perceive our partner with … Read more
Am I Enough? Learning from Mother Mary
There are reliable scriptural patterns that can teach us the right way to think about things.
When Mary visited her cousin Elisabeth who was pregnant with John the Baptist, “the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy … Read more