Members of one of the major Christian faiths are often seen crossing themselves, usually as a desire to be blessed or forgiven. Those of us who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should also be in the habit of crossing ourselves, only not in the same way that they do….
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On Humor
I remember a few times in my life when things seemed so grim, so serious, that even a smile would have ruined that mood. Those were times, of course, when grim and serious were appropriate. Humor would not only seem out of place, but it would probably not be appreciated by anyone involved in the…
On The Vision
In the Ogden Regional Family History Center foyer we have a painting hanging that was donated to the center. It was painted by a local artist, now deceased, and it depicts the sacred grove with the young Joseph Smith kneeling and looking up at the vision of the Father and the Son. Interestingly, the Father…
On Genes
I recall as a young boy attending my Lutheran Sunday school class, learning Bible stories, such as: Noah’s Ark, Daniel in the Lion’s den, Jacob’s ladder and Abraham blessing Isaac. These stories were all in little bible story books with pictures that we could color. When my mother passed away twenty some years ago, one…
On Auras II
In a May, 2011 Washington Post article titled, “Is this really a ‘Mormon moment’? by Michael Otterson – who is the (‘Head of Public Affairs, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), stated: “In my line of work, I get to read what a lot of people say about my church. Every day, news…
On Church Growth
A recent church news section had an interesting article about the growth of the Church compared to other Christian denominations in the United States. In the last decade, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been the fastest growing church in the country (based on converts) and is currently the 6th largest Christian…
On Missionary Work to Members
Most, long time, active members of the church can describe their years of service as varied and diverse. From assignments of teaching to leadership responsibilities, all of which have provided them with growth experiences and often a great deal of joy. Most Elders and many sisters have been called at least once to be…