Posted in Africa freedom health Provident Living

Dinner with One of Africa’s Richest Women

My wife and I are friends with one of Africa’s richest women, at least by her accounting. We were honored to have her over for dinner at our home recently,…

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Posted in COVID Gospel of Jesus Christ Prophets Society

President Nelson Gives a Message of Hope at This Troubled Time

As so many people struggle and worry with the craziness and uncertainty of COVID-19 and the Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), it was a welcome relief to listen to President Nelson’s thoughtful…

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Posted in COVID Leadership Policies The Church

COVID-19 Repsonse: Church Gatherings Suspended for Now, Worldwide

Today the Church announces that Church gatherings are temporarily suspended worldwide. China led the way in having members adapt to cancelled Church meetings, building swiftly on our experience with the…

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Posted in COVID health Policies The Church

Skip Church if You Are Ill and Other Tips for Coping with COVID-19 and the Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2)

In my previous posts warning about the need to prepare for the Corona virus, my greatest concern has not been the risk of getting ill, but the risk of a…

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Posted in COVID Science

I Hope You’ve Gotten the Message About the Corona Virus Threat

Don’t treat the SARS-COV-2 virus lightly. It’s surprising to me to see how many people in the US are not concerned about the still mysterious disease, COVID-2019, which is causing…

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Posted in Family Leadership Policies The Church

A Church Prepared for Crisis: The Timeliness of the Church’s Emphasis on Home-Centered Worship

When the Church announced in 2018 that it was shifting to less Sunday time in Church buildings and a greater emphasis on learning and worship at home, the reasons for…

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Posted in COVID Provident Living Revelation Social Issues

How to Win an Argument with God: A Lesson Sponsored by the Corona Virus

Ever since I participated in debate competitions in high school and maybe before, I have relished the occasional thrill of winning an argument against a smart opponent. Forgive me for…

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Posted in COVID Provident Living Science Society

Updates on the Wuhan Coronavirus

Concerns about the Wuhan Coronavirus may need to be adjusted upwards in light of the latest data. Many thanks to The Lancet for providing clinical data on this virus, for…

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Posted in COVID government health Provident Living Science Surviving

Dealing with the Wuhan Coronavirus: Some Thoughts for Those Traveling or Living in Asia

What some people may have viewed as just a normal outbreak of flu is beginning to cause alarm on a global scale, especially here in Asia. For those who recall…

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Fake News of the Day: Your Bank Is Perfectly Safe. Don’t Worry.

Some readers here were shocked when I suggested that US banks are not a safe place to park your life’s savings. Let me ask for a moment: why do you…

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