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The Word: Keeping faith shining brightly

Due to clear skies and lower temperatures, the stars these last few mornings as I walk the dog have been exceptionally clear.  I marvel at ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:07 pm

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The Word: Finding space for stillness

Typically, as my turn comes around to write this column, I have two or three ideas with which to get started.   Often they are ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Sunday, August 25, 2024 10:07 am

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The Word: ‘Nothing shall be impossible to you’

Just the other morning, while walking the dog, I witnessed something that we have all seen many times: A deer, seeing me, turned and effortlessly ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, July 26, 2024 7:32 pm

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The Word: Finding joy today

Last week, as I walked across Longwood University’s beautiful campus following a rainstorm, I saw two robins taking a bath. They rolled around in the ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, May 24, 2024 6:13 pm

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The Word: The great work of the master gardener

This time of year, I think a lot about my yard. It isn’t lush or thick, and there are many weeds.  I can see my ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, April 26, 2024 9:27 am

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The Word: How do you celebrate Easter?

How do you celebrate Easter?  How do you mark the day when our Savior Jesus Christ broke the bands of death and was resurrected, becoming ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Thursday, March 28, 2024 5:19 pm

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The Word: The savior ministers individually

Earlier this week, as I walked the dog in the early morning, I heard the plaintive cry of a lone goose.  I’m sure it knew ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, March 1, 2024 7:02 pm

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The Word: Making real changes in our lives

Late last year, after nearly 40 years of playing the soprano clarinet, I decided to switch up and try the bass clarinet.  The bass clarinet ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Sunday, February 4, 2024 5:01 am

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The Word: ‘Ye must press forward’

Happy New Year! Over the holiday break, I rode my bike on the High Bridge Trail. It had rained a few days previously, and was ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, January 6, 2024 4:47 pm

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The Word: ‘I am the Light of the World’

“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” — John ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Thursday, December 7, 2023 2:10 pm

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The Word: ‘In every thing give thanks’

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).  Gratitude is a defining characteristic ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, November 10, 2023 11:21 am

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The Word: Recharging spiritual batteries

With the days getting shorter, I’m using a headlamp as I walk my dog in the dark predawn hours. It is a powerful light, illuminating ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Thursday, October 12, 2023 5:54 pm

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The Word: Sing the song you were meant to sing

The trees are quiet now.  Late in summer, the cicadas begin their song, with the males “singing” to attract females. Each species sings a unique ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, September 16, 2023 5:49 pm

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The Word: Always remembering Jesus Christ

Approaching the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ introduced the sacrament to commemorate His infinite atoning sacrifice on behalf of all humankind. “And as ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:21 am

church and community

The Word: ‘Seek peace, and pursue it’

In the Old Testament, there is a story of an amazing woman named Abigail, a story that is so inspiring that we named our daughter ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, July 21, 2023 11:47 am

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The Word: Elevation and transformation

A long the Lakeshore Trail at Holliday Lake State Park, there are signs that caution hikers about upcoming creek crossings. Following a storm, these creeks can ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:49 am

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The Word: Focus on the small and simple things

“By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Book of Mormon, Alma 37:6). A recent experience illustrates the importance of focusing on ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:48 am

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The Word: About Easter and temples

A belated Happy Easter! Few words ever spoken convey the hope and joy of those uttered by the angelic messenger on that first Easter morning: ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, April 14, 2023 5:27 pm

Columns

The Word: Temples in the New Testament

All are invited to an open house for the Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 10915 Staples ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Friday, March 10, 2023 8:35 am

Columns

The Word: Temples in the Old Testament

All are invited to an open house for the Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 10915 Staples ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, February 4, 2023 10:31 am

Columns

The Word — New Year’s reflections

Happy New Year!   The experiences of the great apostle Peter in the New Testament can help us as we reflect on the passing year ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, December 31, 2022 4:32 pm

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The Word — Grateful for an abundant life through Christ

Jesus taught: “I am come, that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). At Thanksgiving, we recognize the ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 am

Columns

The Word — The joy of finding scriptural nuggets

My great-great-great grandfather Levi Roberts was actually present at Sutter’s Mill when gold was discovered there in 1848. While unfortunately I have never discovered gold, ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Saturday, October 22, 2022 8:43 am

Church & Community

The Word — Focus on what matters most

Last week I went for a hike with my son, who recently returned from two years of missionary service split between Nashville, Tennessee and Villahermosa, ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Sunday, August 14, 2022 9:00 am

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The Word — Have the faith to follow God’s prophet

During the summer, with many student volunteers away, FACES food pantry always welcomes volunteers to help with sorting and packing from 8-11 a.m. and 3-5 ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Sunday, July 10, 2022 11:00 am

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The Word —The power of faith in action

At the Last Supper, after He had washed the feet of His disciples, in the midst of some of His greatest teachings about love and ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Sunday, June 12, 2022 11:00 am

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The Word — ‘The House of the Lord, Holiness to the Lord’

Following an extended renovation, the Washington DC Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is open for public tours. For the first ... Read more

by Brent Roberts, Sunday, May 15, 2022 10:28 am

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