Child-like Faith

"I invite you to become as a little child and feel again 'the great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son in the coming of the Redeemer into the world' (D&C 138:3). Childlike Faith in the perfect love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will 'divide asunder' (Helaman 3:29) Satan's snares of inadequacy, imperfection, and guilt."

—Anthony D. Perkins, "The Great and Wonderful Love," Ensig... Read More

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The Savior Will Heal

As I read and pondered verses six through 10 of 3 Nephi 17 I thought how wonderful it would be for all to have any affliction healed. I marveled at the love [compassion] of God for the Nephite people. Through their Faith and his great power to heal, he cured the lame and those with great afflictions.

Likewise, we can be healed of any spiritual affliction. He is well acquainted with the d... Read More

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After reading from the Book of Mormon in Second Nephi I think I improved my understanding of the need for Opposition and Adversity in each life.  If I'm wrong in my assumption, I'm sure some good person will enlighten my mind and help me understand it better, but as it is this is one simple way I can explain the need for Opposition and Adversity in life.

Opposition and Adversity

Adversity or opposition is necessary to bring about an un... Read More

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Life’s Outdoor Stairs

I ran the BYU Outdoor stairs this afternoon in the cold wind. I did okay for my age and body strength. As I ran the about 108 steps, my mind flashed back to the time a few years ago when I was running the steps and had slightly lost my footing. As I stumbled, I panicked and prayed quickly for help. I knew I was going to get hurt. In a split second a previously unseen BYU st... Read More

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I Will Lead You Out of Darkness

 This message and image remind me of the instances the Lord has comforted my aching heart and given me His peace.

   "It seems clear that the essence of our duty and the fundamental requirement of our mortal life is captured in these... Read More

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