Archives for February 2012

Purpose: To strengthen the children’s commitment to keep their baptismal covenants and follow Jesus Christ. Study: 2 Nephi 31:5–12 and Mosiah 2:1–22; 3:2–19; 4:11–16; 5:5–8, 13–15. Notes: As I study the lesson today, it’s hard for me not to think about the content of it in terms of “how could I share this with my friend Luke and others who need the […]

It’s interesting: I started a blog post about the power of prayer quite a while ago, then read today in the First Presidency Message from President Eyring. The title of this months message is Exhort them to Pray. As I read the talk, it made me think directly about the time I had a big […]

I’m not sure how much Becky does this, but from time to time I’ll stumble across articles about marriage and family that peak my interest, cause me to reflect, and help me see a different way of thinking. This article I read today was worth sharing and is something I may try to incorporate into […]

I’ve had some great conversations with high school friends about religion, Christianity, and the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’ve made a concerted effort to never bash, belittle, or call my friends out on what I feel are at times ridiculous claims about what we believe and teach in the […]