Category Archives: Family

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…

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…

The War We Should Be Fighting For Our Children

There’s something that you need to know about an unspeakable horror that is taking place in our world. Unfortunately, this thing is not something that most people like to talk about, and the people declaring war on this evil are few and far between. Here’s what’s happening and here’s why it’s happening: Kids around the…

Marriage Is Like Crossing The Rocky Mountains With A Handcart

Marriage is like crossing the Rocky Mountains with a handcart. You start off, happy, healthy, and full of optimism for the future. The first few hundred miles on the plains are smooth sailing. Fierce lightning, some thunder, a little rain… hey no worries. Nothing a little snuggling in a tent or a covered wagon couldn’t…

How To Properly Fight With Your Spouse

If you’re one of those people who go around acting like everything has always been sunshine and roses in your marriage, and that you never fight with your spouse… then this blog is probably going to be a giant waste of your time. You can keep going on… posting Instagram pics of you and your…

The Story Behind President Uchtdorf’s Eyes

This morning, my family and I grabbed a plate, a donut, a bottle of orange juice, and then turned on General Conference. It’s something we look forward to every 6 months. As the conference began, President Uchtdorf stepped to the pulpit to address us first. As always, he never disappoints. We love him! But almost…

The Secret To A Successful Marriage

My marriage started off kind of strange. Actually, it started off really strange. The way it started out made me wonder if I’d have a successful marriage. Let me take you back… Kristyn and I were engaged before I left on a mission for my church. I’d finally met the girl of my dreams while…