Mothers

May 9, 2009 | 1 Comment


If hearts could be gold
The treasure to be found
Within a mother’s love
Would vast coffers make quite sound

Her words speak hope and confidence
They lift and build and grow
Each one so blessed to be called her child
Does such inspiring words surely know

Her prayers do rally heaven
When in fear her children flee
The Lord dispatches legions
Each time she raises [...]

Testimony

May 22, 2008 | 2 Comments


Testimony is a declaration of the things you have come to know through he who testifies of all truth, the Holy Ghost.
Doctrines studied and practiced with the hope that they are indeed God’s word allows us the gift of the Spirit, who testifies to us, strengthening our testimony. This process is known as faith: Hope [...]

My Mother

May 11, 2008 | 1 Comment


My mother in so many ways has done so much for me that I feel I stand in a very similar position to that detailed by the ancient and wise King Benjamin. The righteous king told his people that their Father in Heaven not only had provided them with all they had, but that he [...]


Elder Kenneth Johnson
Of the Seventy
“Stable families provide the fabric that holds society together, benefiting all mankind, even those who may feel they live in less-favorable circumstances.”
There have been a handful or two times in this life where I have felt so overwhelmed with the Spirit of God that both His existence and the truth [...]

Matt’s Not Dead

August 27, 2006 | 1 Comment


Just talked to my cuz Matt. It’s been a LONG time, over a year perhaps. Good man. He suggested a couple really good books he’s been reading. They’re cheap and have really impacted him it sounds like. Thought I’d post:

Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting : The Astonishing Power of Feelings (2000)

Excuse Me, Your Life [...]