by Walter Penning | Apr 18, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
In all sporting events, there are situations when a last-second decision has to be made. Opponents may change their originally-planned tactics or strategy because in the moment, that line of attack isn’t really going to work out. It happens. This occurs...
by Walter Penning | Apr 11, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Often what we need most is right in our path, but for various reasons, we don’t see it or recognize the importance of the obvious. There is a metaphor for this concept that goes something like this: Can’t see the forest for the trees. That phrase was...
by Walter Penning | Apr 4, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Real happiness is available to those who follow Jesus Christ and keep his commandments. For God so loved the world that he gave his Only Begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. – John 3:16 Despite...
by Walter Penning | Mar 28, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
$32.33. That was the total at the drive-up window. “Dad, thanks so much for getting us a bite-to-eat. Do you want us to Venmo you the money for dinner?” First of all, my son and his family had picked me up from work, and we were driving up...
by Walter Penning | Mar 21, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
The question is simple. Independence is good, right? We are taught as children that we should be self-sufficient and autonomous. Standing on your own two feet isn’t as easy as it sounds, however—like many things. We moved to the country when I was a young boy,...
by Walter Penning | Mar 14, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Some time ago, there was a significant challenge in my life. It stemmed from a struggle within my family that was beyond my ability to handle. Fortunately, I did not have to face it alone. I sought help from family, the bishop, and the Lord. Despite our best...
