Measuring Our Hearts
From William B. Smart and his book “Messages for a Happier Life”: In “The Wizard of Oz” is a passage that cries out for understanding and, when understood, tells us much of what we need to do. The tin man is looking for a heart. In his search,...* Discovered Meaning is More Durable
From his book “Receiving Personal Revelation” Larry L. Tippetts teaches: . . . So created meanings work less rationally and communally than discovered meanings. They are also less durable, less able to get through adversity and suffering. Secularism is the....Praying with Intensity
Kristen M. Oaks wrote: President Wilford Woodruff taught: “The inhabitants of the earth do not realize the effect and benefit of prayer. The Lord hears and answers the prayers of men, women and children. Prayer has more power, a great deal, to bring down the...* The Battle for a Man’s Heart. . .
From the book “Wild at Heart” John Eldridge writes: A few years ago now my middle son, Blaine, made the big transition into first grade. That’s a huge step for any child—leaving the comfort and safety of Mom’s side, spending all day at...Let Go and Reach Up
From the book “Messages for a Happier Life” William B. Smart shares It was a family outing in the magnificent red-rock and blue water country of Utah’s Lake Powell, one of many this close-knit family had enjoyed. In one of the lake’s lovely....What Is, Is Right
From M. Catherine Thomas’s book “Light in the Wilderness”: Seeing into the nature of things, we discover the possibility of a great happiness veiled behind the most unthinkable turn of events. Brigham Young offers some mind altering ideas: I am...* In the Name of the Son
From his book “Talking with God”, Robert L. Millet writes: There is a name above every other name that is named on earth or in heaven. It is the name of One sent to bring salvation, the name of one who paid an infinite price to ransom us from Satan. It is...In the Name of the Son II
Continuing from * In the Name of the Son, Robert L. Millet wrote: While serving as dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, I was frequently required to leave town for extended periods to give speeches, attend academic and administrative conferences,...* Prayer, What Good Does it Do? II
Continuing from a previous post. . . .Prayer, What Good Does it Do? American culture is probably the hardest place in the world to learn to pray. We are so busy that when we slow down to pray, we find it uncomfortable. We prize accomplishments, production. But...
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I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.