THE WORD
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” — John ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
Happy New Year! The experiences of the great apostle Peter in the New Testament can help us as we reflect on the passing year ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
At last temperatures seem to be on a consistent warming trend. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and leaves are budding on the trees. At ...
Prophets have always been a part of how a loving Heavenly Father communicates with His children. In the Old Testament, Amos taught: “Surely the Lord ...
Last week I watched the sun rise over the Roanoke River at the John H. Kerr Reservoir near Clarksville. It was a beautiful and peaceful ...
On the north end of Holliday Lake, there are a few spots where streams cross the Lakeshore Trail. Depending on recent precipitation, these can be ...
Last month on a quiet afternoon I hiked the Lakeshore Trail at Holliday Lake. Though beautiful in every season, Holliday Lake was really past the ...
In “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” our hero Charlie Brown, as ever, is a bit down. His friends have invited themselves over for Thanksgiving dinner, he ...