How are your anchor points?
We've heard a lot of talk recently about strengthening our foundations in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As recently as October President Russell M Nelson warned: “If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is...
Light and Shadow
My friend sent me this picture this week with the following message: “It was a little frosty this morning, but in the sunlight, it was really beautiful. It is amazing how sunlight can turn the most ordinary thing into something...
Real Talk
I'll be honest - this week has been a struggle. I've been overwhelmed at work and simply exhausted. Doesn't make for great contemplating - it pretty much ruins it. So I didn't have anything to write about yesterday. Today in...
Identity is Tricky Tricky Business
This week I’ve been thinking a lot about identity. Particularly what it is and how to discover your true identity. I’m reminded of a line in the musical Wonderland “Identity is tricky, tricky business – you are not your name...
Between the Footprints
How often in life do we fall into the trap of thinking that “when I [insert next milestone here] I will be happy” I know I fall into that trap more often than I would like. Just the other day...
Put on the Armor of God
All growing up I’ve read and heard the scripture in Ephesians 6:13-17 – “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand...
The Light of the World
Several years ago, a group of friends and I embarked on a hike into the Darby Caves in Idaho. Deep into the mountain we went. As we sat and rested in a tunnel before turning around, we turned off our...
Spiritual Pollutants
In his welcome address to the April 2020 General Conference President Nelson said: “From my office I have a front-row seat to watch the work taking place on the temple plaza. As I have watched workers dig out old tree...
How firm is your foundation?
In October 2006 President Thomas S. Monson recounted the following story: “In 1959, not long after I began my service as president of the Canadian Mission, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, I met N. Eldon Tanner, a prominent Canadian who...
A Blind Run Through Life
I first saw a blind race when I watched a video of David Brown and His running guide, Jerome Avery’s 2016 Olympic gold medal winning 100-meter dash on Facebook. I will admit until that moment I had never thought about...