Every Day Follower of Jesus Christ

Here is what the President of Notre Dame shared, the Rev. John Jenkins, that his decision to cover the murals was not intended to conceal anything, but rather to tell “the full story” of Columbus’s activities.

While we all eagerly waited for the race to begin, I began asking people their relationship to Billy. The stories flowed, "every morning at 6:00 a.m., Billy runs by my house, I cheer for him as he runs by. Another, as Billy is out running, I make a point of running a few steps with him as a sign of encouragement, and Billy is supported by the community." As the gun sounded, my daughter pointed out...

Our problems are for us to solve them. Often, that is why the Lord placed us where we are in life. This lesson is one that we are generally reluctant to learn. We would rather throw our problems like monkeys to land on the back and shoulders of others, relieving us from the hard work. Put your mind, and strength to the work of solving what is calling you and then seek guidance from the omniscient...

The prophet of the world commented, "The Savior provided an infinite atonement. He has rescued us from all." This Atonement was suffered so sin and death was overcome. "Men and women who turn over their lives to Jesus Christ will find His love has more for us than we can do."

We are taught that all good things come from God. Blessings are a good thing and frankly are never earned, but rather our small acts of faith are seen in heaven. Heaven smiles as we continue on our progression of this mortal testing time.

You see, it wasn't me. It was the four involved in phone calls, and most importantly, it was the Lord's answer to a plea "please open minds and soften hearts." I could visibly see the change taking place.  Enthusiasm by others for involvement had changed so positively and the burden I had been carrying physically left my body and went to the Divine.  I saw God's hand at work in my life a...

The Saturdays of indulging our carnal desires, may be one of those barriers in our progression that needs our attention. Avoid being one of those who succumb to "there's nothing I can do." You have self-discipline, you have the Savior on your team, you have abilities that have not yet been applied. If you need to clean-up your accounting with God, then be about it now.

As children of God, we have responsibilities. We are commanded to “love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). This is one of our greatest responsibilities. Who are your neighbors?  When Christ was asked this question, "who is my neighbor" (Luke 10:29)?, he responded with the parable of the Good Samaritan.

"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." [Matthew 18:4]. This is something to continually nurture in our children. While guiding their self-confidence and self-esteem, we need to teach them the qualities of selflessness, kindness, obedience, lack of pride, civility, and genuineness.

Do you wonder to what Jesus was referring when he asked Simon Peter this question? Since the Savior's death, what had happened to the man who would become the leader of the Savior's church, as the chief apostle? What if the Savior asked us the question,

The Lord often reminded the Israelites that the land belonged to Him, but was given to them for their use as His people.  This is a good reminder to each of us today, that the land belongs to God but he gives, not sells, it to us for our use as His people.

Some time ago a great actor in the city of New York gave a wonderful performance. There was thunderous applause at the end of the performance. Some man in the audience thought he would like to hear this man read a scripture. He rose and said, “Sir, would you read for us the 23rd Psalm?” Then the actor, being a great speaker as well as a great actor, said, “Why, yes, I know the words of the 23rd Ps...

This invitation is not to a location that family's spent thousands of dollars for folks to gather. This is not to where the learned of the world convene. It does not require you to purchase new clothing, this is a come as you are with all of your weaknesses, struggles, needs and the desires of your heart.

It is our time to determine if each of us will fulfill our citizenship responsibilities. Let's be clear. If you are not for American Law & Liberty, you are against America. If you are for lawful & alien conspiracy simultaneously, you are against America. If you are against God and moral law, you are against America. Be clear by your actions and deeds that others know where you stand.

The U.S. Constitution is the oldest living document of its kind. It stands the test of time because God's hand was seen over its creation and the establishment of the United States of America. We live in a time where some would have you believe because our founding fathers had weaknesses (just like all people throughout the ages), that the Constitution is flawed. This is such a sorry approach to o...

There are times that the journey of mortality is really hard. Do you ever wonder when we met in the councils of heaven about coming and getting a body, if we took a deep breath know courage would be required? We were taught that this life would be a time of probation in which we would be faced with trials and tests, but if we were found true and faithful and  thankful  in all things, we...

There are really only two explanations for life's origin. The work of a higher intelligence, known as an omniscient God or blind chance. The confusion we experience in society today did not begin during our lifetimes.  To which do you ascribe and why?

Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don’t judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone’s differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn’t handle something the wa...

Our Savior proclaimed, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. [John 10:10]”. This message from the Savior is He came that we might live and have a more abundant life. When we get caught in the game of comparison, we can always find those we perceive have more abundance than ourselves. But what are we truly comparing?

Robert L. Stevenson observed, "You cannot run away from a weakness. You must sometimes fight it our or perish; and if that be so, why not now and where you stand?"

The challenge for educators, and for parents -- the first educators -- is to bring forth the best within. The process of bringing forth the best begins with recognizing the potential and responding to it. The best within is strengthened by providing opportunities to act on it, encouraging the best, and then acknowledging efforts to develop the best. Every child comes prepared to learn -- (s)he is...

God uses imperfect people on the path to eternal perfecting. This is such glorious news and well worth shouting from the rooftops. God uses me and I am imperfect! What about you???

Some decisions may seem insignificant to you. It is only because you cannot see the ripple effect yet.

Do we stand up firmly for our children, being steady, stable guides? Do we question what others deem invaluable to teach our children or do we simply give up the terrain? Do we make certain as a teacher, that we teach correct principles? It is such an awesome responsibility to be a great teacher

Our hearts, our souls, our minds have potential beyond our greatest imagination. We can become anything we want if we just remember who we are and if we do not choke off our powers by brooding over some small fault or by feeling inferior. Music by Sally DeFord - Because He Lives