“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things.” Matthew 12:35
It is nearly impossible to be a good parent when we are frazzled. Some years ago, Nancy and I received … Read more
Flourishing People Make the Best Parents
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Learning How to Parent the Way God Does
We all want to be good parents. We want to be close to our children and we want them to develop into good people. We have mental pictures of loving, peaceful, happy families extending into eternity.
But … Read more
When Spouses Make Each Other Crazy
People are as different as foods on a buffet. For example, I am an extrovert. I do my thinking on the outside. I think out loud. Nancy is an introvert. She likes to think before she talks … Read more
What Think Ye of Christ?
Near the end of His ministry, Jesus asked the Pharisees, “What think ye of Christ? whose son is he?” (Matthew 22:42).
Today, Jesus asks each of us a related question, “How do you personally relate to Christ?” … Read more
It is Not Doctrinal Clarity that Will Save Us.
In the course of a faith journey, questions arise. Some are minor—like a word, phrase, or name in the Book of Mormon or a spiteful story in the Old Testament. Others are more consequential. How did racial … Read more
Your Continuing Conversation with God
We were having a good discussion in priesthood meeting when deep-thinking Riley asked a penetrating question that challenged us all. “Why do I spend so much time and effort planning and strategizing my fitness–something that matters a … Read more
A Mighty Change of Marriage
The natural man or woman is an enemy to their partner. We humans tend to be centered on ourselves, our needs, and perspectives. We tend to be critical of others and justify ourselves. You can see the … Read more
Charity Transforms our Marriages
It is surprising how often the insightful discoveries of research fit harmoniously with the prescriptions of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are even times when research gives us a better idea of how we can apply … Read more
The Surprising Starting Point for Happy Marriages
The enemy of marital happiness is contention. We fight and misunderstand each other. We develop resentments. We can become estranged.
So, the intuitively obvious recommendation is to get people to talk in fair ways about their differences … Read more
Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and Your Marriage
When Jesus chose to whom He would make the first official declaration of His divinity, it was to the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well. What a surprise! His choice defied expectations for several reasons.
She was a … Read more