When Stone Becomes Story 516 years ago this month, Michelangelo unveiled his commissioned work, David — one of the most recognized sculptures in the world and often celebrated as his greatest masterpiece. Even more impressive, Michelangelo was only in his twenties when he completed it. Many other iconic works would follow, including the Sistine Chapel…
Category: Things to Think About
Brief commentary and insights on a variety of principles. My opinions and personal thoughts on the scriptures and doctrine are mine alone, and though I consider myself a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I do not speak for the Church on my blog.
The Miracle of Hope
There is always hope.
What Have You Learned from Living During a Pandemic? Part 3
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels” (Proverbs 1:5). I’m not trying to repeat myself or exhaust you with the same message. But I think a clear message is being delivered here by Church leaders lately. Attitude is everything. How we view the pandemic can be…
The Day I Lost My Grasp on Salvation
Dave is a friend of mine. I share this for two reasons: 1) I completely relate to his experiences as I also served as a missionary in Italy a few years before Dave did and 2) because he beautifully encapsulates something I wished I had learned much earlier in my life–that is: we don’t have…
“Nearer, My God, to Thee”
I love this version of the classic hymn “Nearer, My God, to Thee”. I shared the original performance by BYU Vocal Point with the BYU Men’s Chorus in a previous post. This virtual performance is just as inspiring.
What’s a Rameumptom, Daddy?
Given my last post, I found this insightful. Really makes you think. Are we like the Zoramites? Have we unconsciously built any Rameumptoms? What’s a Rameumptom, Daddy? – Boyd Petersen — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/boydpetersen.com/2016/07/24/whats-a-rameumptom-daddy/amp/
Razing the Rameumptom
A few weeks ago, as we discussed as a family the account of Alma’s mission to the Zoramites, I was struck by how far they had really separated from the Nephites—not only physically but also spiritually. We don’t really know much about when or why they separated from the Nephites (the first mention of them…
What Have You Learned from Living During a Pandemic? Part 2
President Nelson shared this today… For as hard as it is, we need to be learning from this pandemic.
What Have You Learned from Living During a Pandemic?
I’m sure most people could make a long list of the negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. I know I could. Recently, I heard someone say, “Don’t you think it is God’s will that this is over? That we can get temples open again and continue work there? That missionary work returns so people can…
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