by Walter Penning | Nov 4, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My father passed away eight years ago when he lost his fight with cancer. It was hard to see him go. He was the pillar of our family, my mentor, and my confidant. So his death was a real loss for a time, but I know the teachings of Jesus Christ, because my father...
by Walter Penning | Oct 28, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My son and his wife had the chance of a lifetime recently to return to his mission field in South America. The love and appreciation of these good people is evident at every hand. His wife writes the following: I love seeing my husband interact with the people of...
by Walter Penning | Oct 21, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
What’s in a name? I start with this simple question because the answer is both surprising and significant. Nephi explained it this way: “Behold, my sons, … I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I...
by Walter Penning | Oct 7, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I watched a program recently. It reflected on the sacrifices of the early saints and handcart pioneers who suffered so much that we could have the blessings today of the gospel in its fullness. It’s called 17 Miracles, and I highly recommend it. Perhaps it was...
by Walter Penning | Oct 1, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I recently watched Mr. Holland’s Opus again, a 1995 classic staged in the era of 60s starring Richard Dreyfuss. You may or may not like this flick. I was surprised how partial I was to it—I really enjoyed the movie, and the memories. I don’t recall...