by Walter Penning | Dec 30, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Can we really sing glory to God in the middle of a pandemic? Discussing the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ and acknowledging appreciatively His life and mission among mankind seems natural this time of year, of course. But the carols we sing to the King last...
by Walter Penning | Dec 23, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When I was a little boy, my family really enjoyed nature. Gratefully, we often found ourselves on father and son outings, involved with the Boy Scouts, or traveling the country in our tent trailer. Some of my best memories come from these days. I won’t take time...
by Walter Penning | Dec 9, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
“What have you done with my name?” It’s a simple question, really. The story is told that when President George Albert Smith was ill, he had a dream where his deceased grandfather George A. Smith appeared to him and asked “I would like to know what you have...
by Walter Penning | Dec 2, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It is funny what things are catalogued as memorable in our minds. Most times, the occasions are not what you would expect, I suppose. But the unforgettable experiences rise to the top of our recollection. And so it is when I call to mind my most memorable Christmas....
by Walter Penning | Nov 18, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
What makes writing a family history one that others will really want to read? Why should you even consider doing it? I believe it is largely because of the people in your life. J.K. Rowling, who lived in poverty as a single mother, wrote the initial chapters...
by Walter Penning | Nov 11, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Love God. Love your fellowmen. We all know that, but have we really acknowledged why we are supposed to be loving? Why we are supposed to do those things? I know that for me, I have often thought that we do what we do because it makes others happy. That may be...
