Category: Service
A Catholic Family Gets a Visit From the FBI: A Time to Carefully Follow Stories on Threats to Religious Freedom
The opening talk of the October 2022 General Conference, “Caring for the Poor and Distressed” by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, asked us to not only do more to help to…
“Here, Take My Camera”: Responding to the Miraculous Message and Convincing Power of the Book of Mormon
The Shanghai International District Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held March 17 and 18, 2018, in Shanghai. The highlight by far was the musical…
What Ammon’s Story Can Teach Us About Blessing China
There are many Christians who want to do something to help China and the Chinese people. Latter-day Saints who are interested in China often consider the story of Ammon in…
A Mormon Scholar and His Students Changing the World for Good: Dr. Gene Cole at BYU
One of the blessings of travel is the opportunity to meet new people and learn from them. These past 3 weeks of non-stop travel have been no exception. Part of…
Inspired By a Technical Suport Call–Will Miracles Never Cease?
Often when I’m calling customer service, especially for technical support issues with computer or software trouble, the call is frustrating and often a painful waste of time. I often encounter…
A Winter of Miracles
The past few weeks have been a winter of miracles for me, and I wish to express my wonder and gratitude. One of the top blessings was the baptism of…
Yes, Cookies Can Matter
I want to share a story that might be helpful the next time you wonder if your little acts of kindness, like baking cookies for someone else, really make a…
Two “Easy” Ways to Get Answers to Prayers
Back in my days at BYU, ahortly after gatting married, I was quite happy to be part of a local “city ward,” the Provo Ninth Ward – Hugh Nibley’s home…
Reaching Out to the Suicidal – And My Little Cell Phone Miracle
I’m glad to see Church magazines dealing more with some of the gritty issues of life. The Feb. 2007 New Era magazine, aimed at youth, has an excellent Q&A section…
A Valued Life
This morning I was touched by Shanna P. Grow’s story of her daughter in “A Valued Life” in the June 2005 Ensign. Her daughter, Cami, was born with serious birth…
