I received a letter in the mail the other day congratulating me for being invited to become a member of the League. I thought, “what is the League?” The Latin word for ‘league’ means imperial, powerful, lordly and magisterial. The unknown member of the League who sent me the letter stated that he took an…
Tag: Family
On Baby Blessings
I have always looked forward to the times that new babies are blessed in our Church. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, babies are usually blessed on the first Sabbath day of the month. When a baby—girl or boy reaches approximately a month to two months old they are given a blessing,…
On One Day At A Time
People experiencing a tragic event in their family often get advice from friends and others, suggesting that things will get better, just take one day at a time. I was watching ‘CSI Miami’ the other night, and Horatio Caine (the star) said to a woman after experiencing a tragic event, “One day at a time…
On Things Aren’t Always What They Seem
If you are human and live among other people at one time or another you have said or done something that appeared to another or others to be something you did not intend. The following cute story describes my thought, even though it may be a little unlikely. A man was in the habit of…
On One Moment In Time
The song, “One Moment in time” was sung by Whitney Houston, as written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis: “Give me one moment in time,When I’m more than I thought I could be, When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away, And the answers are all up to me,Give me one moment in time,When…
On Trees
I have always loved trees, from the joy of climbing them as a youth to the joy of planting them and watching them grow as a man. I have some favorites but they all make me say to myself, what a beautiful green color. Once in awhile I will see a tree that has been…
On Drugs
I reluctantly watch the news most evenings knowing there are bound to be some reports of a drug bust somewhere and/or a medical report of some young/older person dying of an overdose. For an old man that has never had a drug problem other than smoking when I was in my teens. That was bad…
On Love By Service
It is interesting to me how one who is shown love returns that love to the one who loved. There is a story that I have always enjoyed and I have wanted to share it because it has such a great moral to it. It is a ‘Once Upon A Time’ story that starts out…
On Family Relationships
Boyd K. Packer stated that, “The end of all activity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to see that a man and a woman with their children are happy at home, sealed for eternity.” I’m not sure that all members are aware of that message. With all the meetings and activities…
On Touch
I believe that one’s affection for another is best demonstrated by hugging, holding their hand, rubbing their backs, being side by side with them. For Dad’s to roughhouse with their sons and mothers to pamper their daughters is an important part of family life and for children to grow up healthy. Now there is ample…