The New Testament does not tell us much about the childhood of Jesus. His family left Bethlehem and moved to Egypt when he was a young child to avoid Herod’s slaughter of the innocents. They returned and settled in Nazareth after Herod died. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with … Read more
I noticed something peculiar while visiting another ward recently. As the young men who had passed the sacramental bread were lining up, they kept trading places. Eventually, as they walked back to the front of the chapel, I realized what they had been doing. They were lining up in order of their height. 42 But … Read more
When the Old Testament Kingdoms of Israel and Judah were on the brink of destruction, the Lord through His prophets described a condition wherein He would refuse to hear the prayers of the people. 13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even … Read more
At 50, everyone has the face he deserves. George Orwell, personal diary (last entry), 1949 Ironically, George Orwell died in 1950 at the age of 46. He never quite reached the age at which he anticipated his true character would show on his face. However, if Orwell’s aphorism is true, Donald Trump, at 72, is … Read more
Starting this week, across the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin a new, shorter, Sunday meeting schedule. This change is accompanied by a charge to make our homes the center of our church lives — including regular personal and family Gospel study. As Latter-day Saints, we have become accustomed to … Read more
A baby. Christmas is all about a baby. A baby is the essence of human potential; and this baby housed the immortal spirit that created this world, unleashed the Flood, tested Abraham, and gave the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they … Read more
It is becoming increasingly clear that Republicans will stop at nothing, stoop to any low, violate any standard, breach any convention, and even violate the law, in order to gain and maintain political power. Exhibit 1, GeorgiaIn Georgia, the Secretary of State is in charge of elections. While serving in this office, Brian Kemp purged … Read more
I, the Lord God, make you free, therefore ye are free indeed; and the law also maketh you free. Nevertheless, when the wicked rule the people mourn. Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold; otherwise whatsoever is less than these … Read more