Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Art on Brigham Young University campus. My class and I had the opportunity to view the “Types and Shadows: Imitations of Divinity” exhibition. The exhibition was remarkable and stunning. It was wonderful to see numerous depictions of spirituality in diverse artistic representations. There was so much insight and meaning in some of the simple displays that represented Jesus Christ. My favorite piece was a giant bronze relief that stret... Read More

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The Exodus story is one of the most iconic journeys in recorded history. The Children of Israel were in bondage in Egypt under Pharaoh. They were then led by Moses through the Red Sea to Sinai, where they received the Law of Moses. After they received the law, they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years led by the Holy Spirit until they crossed the River Jordan into the Promised Land.

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The final writer in the Book of Mormon named Moroni, is an incredible teacher.  As I ponder on the content and the delivery of the message of chapter 10 of his book, I am in awe.  He is able to summarize his thoughts, give counsel, and commit the readers to do something.  At the very end of the book, he does what all chosen people of God do; testify of Christ.

I was particularly thinking about his teaching abilities when I was... Read More

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I guess I could blame society. I could blame my upbringing or my lack of opportunity. I could blame any number of things for my lack of understanding of the gospel. Perhaps I will always be trying to understand a very large portion of the basics. 
       But one thing I have started to realize is that, in addition to knowing very little of the doctrine of the books of God, I also believe that they have a very, very wide application. They apply to the Jew, the Gentile; they apply to B... Read More

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         Medical advances in our day have caused infant mortality rates to drop significantly from where they were for most of the history of the human race.  Just a couple of centuries ago nearly every family experienced the death of a child and in many cases parents would have to bury several of their children within their lifetime.  Many of the Christian sects of the time could not see any way that these children could be saved in the kingdom o... Read More

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