Tag: temple
New Names: Some Random Thoughts Inspired by a Photo from Korea
One of the things I find charming about eastern Asia is the popularity of English names. Many people, especially professionals, take on an English name of their own choosing. Some…
Is the Journey the Destination? My Decision to Move to China
A little over 30 years ago, I met a visiting scholar from China who would change my life. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met, one…
Religious Freedom, Mormon Temples, and the Ground Zero Mosque
The Mayan Calendar prediction of the End of the World in 2012 was off by just a few months, since the real End of the World will be Sept. 11,…
A Vision for Temples in the Millennium: Where the World’s Best Sushi Chefs Will Work
While in Utah recently, I was trying to find an LDS temple that wasn’t temporarily closed for maintenance. LDS.org/temples/ makes it easy to search for temples according to location, and…
The Ancient Roots of LDS Temple Covenants
In the embedded Pixetell video presentation below, I give share my experience in learning a little about the ancient roots of the LDS temple by reading the works of two…
The Temple as a Place of Ascent to God: Great Article from Daniel C. Peterson
If you’d like to expand your understanding and appreciation of the truly majestic LDS temple concept, you could begin with Daniel C. Peterson’s recent article, “The Temple as a Place…
