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: LDS
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
Most Parenting Programs are at Odds with the Gospel
The war in heaven was fought over agency—the ability and privilege God gives us to choose and act for ourselves. The war on earth continues to be about agency. That enduring war extends into our homes where … 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
Why I Wrote a Book Combining Religion and Research with Relationships
When I began a PhD program in Family Life at Utah State University, Nancy and I were worried about the potentially corrosive effects of research on our testimonies. Would the messages of science undermine our commitment to the gospel of … 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