Life Through My Eyes...

I want to be a positive light in a sea of sadness. I hope to bring clarity to complex topics while strengthening faith in God, improving families, and uplifting those who might be struggling.

That They Might Have Joy

I don’t know of a single person in this life who does not want to be happy and have joy. If you took a poll, some people might say they want to have a good family, a nice house, a dream car, recognition, accomplishment, more time, etc. But if you keep asking someone WHY they…

The Future of Missionary Work In The Church

I believe that missionary work in the Church is going to change. And I believe that the future of missionary work in the Church is going to do more good for the missionaries and for those that they serve than at any other time in the history of the Church. It will bring lasting joy,…

The Massive Shortage of Senior Missionaries In The Church

Recently I learned that the Church is short ~2,000 senior couples in the United States and short ~7,000 senior couples Internationally. It’s a desperate need. The impact and importance of senior missionaries cannot be over emphasized. They are key to the work moving forward. When I was a young missionary, it was a senior couple…

The Most Dangerous Temptation That Faces Our Youth

Imagine your beaming little boy or energetic little girl. You’re watching them grow and develop year after year and you wish that time would stand still. “Stop growing…” is a phrase you’ve almost certainly told your child at some point in time in their young life. The years go by and you see this innocent…

Sacrament Meeting Should Always Be About Jesus Christ

Sacrament meeting should always and unequivocally be about Jesus Christ. It’s the most public facing and general meeting of the church. If someone is going to come to church at all, then they’re going to show up at a sacrament meeting. When estranged family members come back to church to attend with a loved one,…

The Rise or Fall of The Young Men of the Church

Not too long ago in Utah, when the grass was still somewhat green and gobs of that white stuff wasn’t falling from the air, we got together with extended family in the mountains to have a party and a BBQ. My wife has lots of family, lots of little nephews and nieces running around. We…

How Our Society’s Biggest Problems Can Be Solved

Almost everyone will admit that they have serious concerns about the future of this world. Yet, many overlook one of the most important solutions in fixing this broken society we live in. During a plague or an epidemic, you have to determine and address the root cause of the issues you’re facing. Today, our society…