Month: March 2009
Evidence from Arabia: The Eastward Turn at Nahom
“Nahom and the ‘Eastward’ Turn” is a short note in from a 2003 Journal of Book of Mormon Studies. I missed it until now, but feel it adds an important…
Faith and Diligence
Alma’s beautiful discourse on faith in Alma 32 invokes the metaphor of a seed that must be planted and cared for with diligence to grow a plant and reap the…
Having the Faith to Pray
“You’ll Find a Way” by Terry O’Brien is one of my favorite stories in recent Ensign magazines. It’s the tale of a soldier who was drafted into war shortly after…
That Failed Expedition to Canada to Sell the Book of Mormon Copyright: Evidence that Joseph Smith Was a Fraud?
Got an interesting email recently telling me that I’m completely lost for believing that there are Book of Mormon evidences. The critic also said that the Book of Mormon was…
The Mesa Temple – Photo You Can Use
I was in Mesa, Arizona recently and had time to visit the Temple on a Saturday. What a wonderful place that historic temple is! Love the building, especially the inside….
Chicago Temple Now Open Again
Following damage from a broken water pipe, the Chicago Temple in Glenview, Illinois is up and running again, according to my sources. Great news! For those visiting the Temple, be…
Goldilocks Planet: What Makes Earth So Special?
Many people marvel at all the special things that make life possible on earth, and wonder if there could be any other “just right” planets like this Goldilocks planet of…
The Power of Keeping a Personal Journal (Daily or Otherwise)
“My Journal, My Testimony” by Salli Hollenzer in the April 2008 Ensign provides a number of blessings the author has experienced in 25 years of faithful journal writing: I acquired…
