Beware of Pride, the Universal Sin

This classic talk has been on my mind for a little while now, and I thought it would be great to share. It was given back in 1989, but to my mind it’s pretty immortal. It was given by Ezra Taft Benson, a previous prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day … Read more

On Protecting Our Children

I’ve recently been impressed to write on this topic. The inspiration came from a recent talk given by Dallin H. Oaks; the bulk of my message today will come from him. If you’d like to see his talk feel free, it’s located here. The opinion stated on this page will be based on my own … Read more

The True Story of Christmas (Part 2)

The True Story of Christmas Part One fter this, Mary returned home to Nazareth. How long it was before Joseph learned she was with child we do not know, but when he did become aware of it he was overwhelmed with grief. Under the Jewish law a betrothal was almost as binding as marriage itself … Read more

The True Story of Christmas (Part 1)

Call me curious. I’m a sucker for the story behind things, and if you are anything like me you have heard all sorts of stuff about the first Christmas, the day our Savior was born. Some of what you know is probably true, just as much is likely false. I’ll be sharing with you everything … Read more

General Conference: a time for spiritual strengthening and instruction

Ah, General Conference. For those of you not of my faith, General Conference is a special set of church meetings that only occur twice a year. This began with Joseph Smith back in 1830, the same year the church was organized in this dispensation. It is held every April and October in Salt Lake City, … Read more