This is a short part of my book that tells of an experience I had with a great BYU track coach.  It was his way of helping me past a discouraging time as I struggled to regain my running form.  His unusual method of helping me has been a positive and lasting influence in my life.  Gar

Humor's Power

One night after practice I was feeling bad about my poor running. He sai... Read More

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Life's burdens can make one feel as if he can't bear any more.  During these times of sorrow it is easy to wonder what is the purpose of suffering.   I don't know the answer, but I do know who perfectly understands. 
Gar, Come what may and love it.  — Elder Joseph P. Wirthlin

God Will Not Overprogram You

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Cheerfully Enduring

As my mother and I walked tonight, we met a disabled man staggering along for his walk. I asked myself how could he keep going day after day sometimes falling and then injuring his body with each tumble? I thought of the torture I experienced as I learned to walk and run again, and I realized that he must have some of the same kind of determination.

As we walked together, we talked of his... Read More

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Reading this quote has helped me as I have struggled to understand some of  life's spiritual storms.

"Be Not Afraid, Only Believe"

"Brothers and sisters, whatever your distress, please don't give up and please don't yield to fear. I have always been touched that as his son was departing for his mission to England, Br... Read More

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I’m not sure who said this, but whenever I have been tempted to be critical of another person this has been helpful for me to read first. Then the criticism doesn't seem that important to analyze. 

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. [Romans 8:38-39]  [Gar]  Gargantuan

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