by Walter Penning | Apr 3, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Maybe you know the definition of the word hyperbole, maybe not. In fact, if you’re like me, you may be struggling with its pronunciation, let alone its meaning. It is kind of a strange word. Do you know what it means? You could check the dictionary to be...
by Walter Penning | Mar 27, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When I was a young man, I found myself lingering in the waiting room of a local retailer to get a haircut. I situated myself in a chair and, looking around me, I noticed some magazines lying on the small table. I realized they were available for customers of the...
by Walter Penning | Mar 20, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I have some random thoughts to share with you. At first you may think they are unrelated. They are not. They are definitely related. a great stallion at full gallop in a meadow, who— at his master’s voice—seizes up to a stunned but instant halt. . . ....
by Walter Penning | Mar 13, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I had an interesting discussion with my wife this morning. The conversation was spurred on by news about the challenges of our day. Many have heard about the disparaging obituary for President Thomas S. Monson written by the New York Times. I have not read it. I never...
by Walter Penning | Mar 6, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I work for a company that really appreciates what I do. How do I know that? They pay me for my services, make the workplace fun, provide great insurance and benefits—and interestingly, they encourage me to copy. Generally, forgery is frowned upon. You wouldn’t...
by Walter Penning | Feb 27, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I imagine that many of you reading this are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Others are not. Whether you are one of the 16 million members today or not yet acquainted with our church, we all have the same question: how can I find...