Month: November 2010
Governor George Romney Saved the Life of a Mafia Man: Lessons from Mario’s Conviction
Previously I discussed one of my favorite LDS videos, Mario’s Conviction: One Man’s Journey from Mafia to Mormon. It is a documentary produced by Avalanche Studios, owned by my brother,…
Scenes from Salt Lake City, Nov. 2010
Here are a few photos from my recent visit to Salt Lake and a couple from 2009, for those of who haven’t been there. Not a fair sampling of the…
Some Online Resources for Better Appreciating the LDS Temple
Among the many great resources that can help LDS people better understand and respect the majestic restoration of the ancient Temple, a few I recommend include: The Sacred and the…
Not Only is “Alma” an Ancient Semitic Name, But It Is Combined with Clever Hebraisms in the Book of Mormon
On my Book of Mormon Evidence page, I’ve long included information about the authentic nature of many ancient Semitic names introduced in the Book of Mormon, adding to the plausibility…
Parallels Between the Book of Moses and an Ancient Text
“The Apocalypse of Abraham: An Ancient Witness for the Book of Moses. ,” a presentation (PDF format) ny Jeffrey Bradshaw from the 2010 FAIR Conference, explores the surprisingly rich parallels…
Multidisciplinary Parents Who Changed the World (and Diapers): Looking for Examples to Interview
For a forthcoming publication I’m working on, I’d like to include some examples of multidisciplinary women who use multiple talents to have a dramatic impact on society (e.g., innovators, entrepreneurs,…
“Prayer of the Children” (Thank You, Kurt Bestor) and a Prayer for Peace
“Prayer of the Children” is a beautiful hymn from LDS musician Kurt Bestor that reminds us of the terror we adults create with the monster of war. For background on…
“Read, Understand, and Follow”: The New LDS Handbooks and the Worldwide Training Broadcast
Today I attended a worldwide satellite broadcast of a training session from the leadership of the Church to help local leaders understand the changes in the new General Handbook of…
Have to Admit: I Love the New Salt Lake City
I have just spent a few wonderful days in Salt Lake City, staying with family while attending a conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center (wow, one of the best…
To the Thief Who Stole My Book, Thanks, But Don’t Let It Happen Again
Earlier this year a thief stole a few belongings from the president of a cool technology company, a significant entrepreneur and inventor. One of the stolen items was a copy…
