I sat in Gospel Doctrine class one Sunday as we were flying through the New Testament. “So what lesson do we learn from this story?” the teacher asked. “That we must serve as Jesus served,” came the quick answer from the audience. That’s true, I thought, but I think there is more… In John 13, ... Read More
“Honesty is the Best Policy” What an Understatement! – Step 1
Honesty Because It’s No Secret, Not Really Our Bishop is a law enforcement officer, a sheriff. On Sunday he talked to the youth about the preliminary testing he does to see if someone is under the influence of a drug. Sometimes people lie about their sobriety, but he can tell if someone is sober ... Read More
“Not Knowing Beforehand” An Adventure in Letting Go – Step 3
As Nephi sets out on a very difficult assignment from the Lord he says, “And I was led by the Spirit, not know beforehand the things which I should do.” When I study the scriptures I find it very instructive to use a dictionary and look up key words. “Beforehand” means: in advance, ahead, ... Read More
The High Price of Forgetting – Addiction: The Destructive Substance or Behavior I Consistently Turn To Instead of Turning to God
In The Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 7:11 Nephi asks his brothers, “How is it that ye have forgotten…?” I think it’s so funny that this verse is numbered 7:11 like that “convenience” store we find ourselves walking into for a quick fix, the thing we have forgotten. We kick ourselves as we drive to the mini ... Read More
Maybe Progress is Perfection
Today as I walked into school I was met with true elation. Five-year-old Ethan ran into my arms ecstatic over an event that had just occurred at recess. Jake, his hero, his older by 6 years and a near home school graduate had spent the thirty minute brake preparing Ethan to have a “first.” “Grandma, ... Read More
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