Month: June 2009
Tip for Personal Peace: Give, Don’t Lend
Psalm 37:21 teaches us that “The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous shows mercy and gives” (New King James Version). Bow true that is, and how applicable…
Proud to Be Descended from George and Ann Prior Jarvis
I was in Willard, Missouri today, due to incredible luck and a touch of planning, where I attended a large family reunion for descendants of George and Ann Prior Jarvis….
Provident Living: Don’t Return to Old Ways
There’s a lot of hope springing in the economy right now if you’re listening to major media outlets and politicians, in spite of some of the most frightening indicators of…
Moroni and Nephi: Both Young, Lonely Protectors of Sacred Scripture
Ever notice the interesting parallels between the lead and closing authors of the Book of Mormom? Both were sons of prophets. Both lived in a time of wickedness and impending…
Fake Religion: Thoughts Inspired by Fake Work
One of the best new business books on the market comes from a BYU professor and his colleague. Maybe you’ve heard about Fake Work: Why People Are Working Harder Than…
A Chinese Saying to Consider: “Review the Ancient, Know the New”
Tonight I ran into an interesting Chinese saying: 溫 故 知 新 (Wen Gu Zhi Xin), which literally means “review the ancient, know the new.” One meaning is that by…
“What Do You Give a Ghost?”
I recently heard a woman from Utah recall the day her eight-year-old son was going to be baptized. That morning he came running to her saying, “I can’t be baptized…
Marvin Goldstein in Provo, June 6
Marvin Goldstein, the famous LDS musician and a fascinating Jewish convert to the LDS faith, is performing in Provo on June 6. It’s a celebration of Goldstein’s 50 years of…
Off-Topic News: Tornado Strike in St. Louis?
While in St. Louis today at the Americas Center, there was a deafening roar for about 20 seconds while I was chatting with an engineer during lunch at the PaperCon…
Thank You, Saint Louis! (And Kudos to the Frontenac Ward)
I’m so impressed with St. Louis. What a terrific experience I’ve had here. It began with a Sunday visit to the Frontenac Ward on the west side of town, where…