What to Believe I recently watched part of a podcast where three individuals, an academic, a theologian, and an author, spoke about systems of belief. Of course, each participant explained how and why they arrived at their current understanding concerning the great questions of existence as individuals and societies. As I consider these questions of […]

Why Me? There is only one person in the history of the world who would be justified in uttering the words, “Why me,” and that is Jesus of Nazareth. However, at some point, nearly everyone has either thought those words or said them aloud. The remarkable thing about Jesus was that he knew why it

Practicing Restraint (And the Meek Shall Inherit the Earth) The story of the betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most compelling of all time. Throughout the Savior’s ministry, the man, Jesus, demonstrated miracle after miracle, which resulted in a massive following of common people, making him an enemy of

Misconceptions About God Probably the most misunderstood thing in the universe is also the reason everything exists. Debates have raged for centuries over what or who the great creator is. God is also one of the most controversial subjects of discussion for scientists, theologians, and laypeople alike. Whole swaths of human cultures are based upon

To Consume or Be Consumed As human beings, we are constantly consuming things. We live in a consumer society, and we consume energy, food, and all manner of goods and services. Another thing we consume at an alarming rate is information, but there is far too much of it, so we must pick and choose

Love Wins In The End When we talk about the end of the world, our minds conjure up apocalyptic images, and feelings of dread emerge in our hearts. We hear of natural calamities, wars, pain, and suffering. Wickedness, corruption, and debauchery rule our societies. Oppression and enslavement from cabals and self-imposed addictive behaviors make the

The Problem With Perspective For about three years, I have been writing my thoughts on the subjects and scriptures outlined in the Come Follow Me manual. Some weeks I read the scriptures, and ideas and impressions come to me with great clarity and impact. On other weeks I struggle to find new insights or ways

What God Has Joined In Matthew 19:6, the Savior said, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” This statement was made as part of an argument referring to whether it was lawful for a man to divorce his wife. This got me thinking and asking a series of questions. The questions

Finding What’s Lost Before I begin the thoughts for today, I want to revisit John 10:10. It reads, in part “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” I found this idea to be worthy of consideration and reflection. I asked myself a question; If I didn’t

What Are We Not Seeing? As we read the four gospels in New Testament, one thing is abundantly clear; the Savior’s most significant challenge was convincing the people, especially the religious leaders, that he was the Son of God. This was not a vain ambition on his part but was, and still is, an essential