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I love this picture of Thomas S Monson as he was sitting in the congregation of the old tabernacle. It was taken in 1963 just moments before he would be sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and invited to the stand. While others sit unaware
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Recently I read a speech that taught: “Perhaps the greatest indicator of character is the capacity to recognize and appropriately respond to other people who are experiencing the very challenge or adversity that is most immediately and forcefully pressing upon us.” I love this principle. I thought about all the
When I was in Cuba earlier this year, it was interesting to see how little technology was available to the residents there. Everything in Cuba is about 50 years in the past. However, one night we were walking the streets and there were hundreds and hundreds of people in this
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Candace and I have coined a new phrase in our life where we need to “put our time where our testimony is” more often. In other words, instead of just talking about it, we need to search for more opportunity to serve others and learn in new experiences. Our family
With some recent changes in my workplace, I need to setup a new office to work in each day. As I went about replicating my home office, I bought a 5K iMac for the new location. These iMacs are such great machines. I also like to work with a second
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I was very honored to spend the weekend with Elder Jeffrey R Holland and Elder Lynn G Robbins. It was a weekend that changed me forever, and will have a direct influence on my life and church service. I took copious notes of the teachings, and my feelings, and will
Note: This is a post from my company blog as I sold my business and announced it to the customers. This is it. The blog post I wasn’t sure I’d ever write. Partly because I knew it’d have to be about me and I’m a pretty
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Jane has this hopeful look. Her trust increases our desire to be capable parents. “It’s never too early and it’s never too late to lead, guide, and walk beside our children, because families are forever.”
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The church released a new database of Early Mormon Missionaries and I’ve been enjoying it all morning. This picture is of my stud ancestor Samuel Stucki, who was baptized 1859 in Switzerland and then came to the US one year later with his family. I’ve been trying to
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I was released as Bishop today. It was a bitter sweet sacrament meeting. The opportunities to serve in that calling and to nurture good friendships are very rewarding. Being with the youth has been a regular part of my week for 7 years in the bishopric. I’ll miss that
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I really appreciated this video on expiation and redemption. A nice Christmas message delivered in a different light with beautiful music. For me, it reminds me that I need to find opportunity to be more forgiving and patient.
Today I saw that the National Weather Service is predicting an end of drought conditions in Las Vegas by the end of February. That would be great. I’ll meet you all back at this post in a few months to see how we’re doing. Update: No.
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I’m very sad to see that Elder Scott has passed away. He speaks and teaches so sincerely. I’ll miss him. I think the most appropriate tribute for him would be to memorize a new scripture. “Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with
Parenting Tip: If you want to see the personality and adventure in your kids again, make a family goal to keep the TV off for a week. Timing tip: This next week would be a great time to try it since all the new shows don’t start until the
We had two goobers case our house out the other night. After trying to look through some windows (where my children were sleeping), they decided to see if anyone was home and whether the front door was open. Of course we have many security measures in place so they were
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One of my favorite moments from the funeral of President Packer didn’t make the final video release. I thought I’d share it here since I took a screenshot during the live video. After the casket was loaded in the car in the background, Sister Packer and the family