Category Archives: Faith
Manti temple trip
My wonderful dad-in-law and mom-in-law invited me and Ray to go down on a day trip with their ward to participate in an Endowment session they had scheduled at this wonderful old LDS temple. Ray and I got up early to meet the chartered bus for the 2.5 hour drive down to central Utah. This [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is everywhere and seen in simple showings
Watch this Mormon Message to see how simple it is to show tremendous love to those around you. I give daily acts like these to friends, family, and students. It seems so simple to give hugs or smiles, but these acts are a direct message of love to my wonderful friends, students, and family. If [...]
Small things can make a big difference
I am taking an LDS Institute class this semester. It is a class about the second half of the Book of Mormon. I am really enjoying myself as I take a break from the busy day of doctoral classes and homework. Rather than carrying heavy scriptures around, I use the LDS Scriptures app for my [...]
I get to help Nishtha India
I get to help a wonderful cause all the way over in India that helps teach and empower women. I will be able to use my technology skills while living in Utah to help share their message of hope and need. I am back doing volunteer work, and I couldn’t be happier. This is such [...]
Put Jesus Christ back into Christmas
This season can be a very stressful time. It is a time when we expect a great deal, and this often involves showing our love with extraordinary gifts. But these economic times may be too much for you this year so that you can meet your normal expectations. I think that is OK. Because I [...]
Faith in the Lord, during hard times
I have had some difficult moments the past month, and throughout my life. Three things have kept me buoyed up: my family, good friends and the Savior.
Live a Life of Virtue
I spend a lot of time thinking about my kids and the decisions that they make. I want them to be happy and virtuous throughout their lives. They are all teenagers and I hope Ray and I have taught them well as they have to deal with difficulties outside the home and as they have [...]
Draper Utah Temple Tour
LDS Temple Open Houses Before a temple is dedicated to the Lord, LDS temples are open at scheduled times for the public to walk through and see the various rooms of the new temple. There are also short, explanatory sessions at the beginning and end of the walk through. Liz and I walked through the [...]
NPR’s Report on Mormon Temples
NPR had a report about temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons or LDS). They ask if Mormon temples are secret or sacred. Read the story for yourself: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99175018
LDS Temples
New Draper Utah Temple Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church) believe that our temples are the House of the Lord. Our temples are a place of peace, respite from the world, and filled with God’s love for us. The Savior regards the temple as his own house (see Matthew [...]
