Can Love Make You Relevant?
At one point, when my mother was in rehab for a broken leg, she asked me to help her think of a spiritual thought she could present at their Family Home Evening (FHE) group. She said, 'What do you say [...]
Ministering Without Boundaries
The Savior served wherever he saw a need. He didn't withhold his kindness and generosity of spirit from those who were socially undesirable or those who were financially insolvent. His love was both boundless and without boundaries. We, on the [...]
Questions from Readers – 1
Someone who has been reading in the Book of Mormon had some questions. He submitted them to me and asked that I answer what I could. These are the answers I have sent him. I don't believe I have the [...]
The Plan of Salvation According to Alma the Younger
There are few things more important to learn well in this life than the laws that govern the plan of salvation. Understanding this great plan for our happiness gives us the big picture of why we are here on earth and what [...]
Are there Limits to the Atonement?
Is it possible for there to be people for which the atoning sacrifice of Christ cannot help? This may seem like a no-brainer, but there are actually two answers to this question, both of which are correct. The atonement made [...]
Ministering Landmines
The ministering landmines to which I refer in this article don't come from ministering itself, but from us, the members of the Church. Ministering is the solution to our problems, not the problem itself. To help me make my points [...]
The Gospel: a Choice or an Obligation?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an interesting mixture of choices and obligations. Most Christian denominations are almost 100% about choice. You can come to church if you want or stay home if you want. What happens [...]
The Hidden Power of Belief
Belief is one of those things everyone takes for granted. It seems like such a simple concept that few of us ever stop to plumb the depths of what belief can accomplish in our lives. This article is an extensive [...]
Are We Watching the Signs of the Times?
Increased temple attendance is a sign of the times. Not all the signs of the times are as obvious as events such as the sun turning to blood or a nuclear apocalypse, complete with an accompanying zombie invasion. [...]
Does Mercy Have an Expiration Date?
It occurred to me recently that I've been hearing two very different facts about God's mercy. One fact is that he is ever merciful. The other fact is that if we don't repent we go to hell. So which is [...]