by Walter Penning | Oct 17, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I loved to listen to my father tell us scripture stories. He had a knack for making words on a page transform into images and situations and drama and faith. For some reason, one of my favorite stories was that of Daniel and his interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s...
by Walter Penning | Oct 11, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
A question. When was the last Internet video you watched? My guess is you responded today or possibly yesterday. I asked my 88-year-old mother the same question. She said, “Five minutes ago.” The point? Videos are becoming prolific, ubiquitous, and...
by Walter Penning | Sep 27, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
This is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. Mornings are cool, days are pleasant, and energy fills the air. Football is a big deal in my home, and it becomes an important family activity that brings us together often during this time of year. As my...
by Walter Penning | Sep 13, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My wife loves to go house hunting. Parade of Homes, she’s there. New homes being built in our neighborhood; she has been through all of them. DIY network probably includes some of her favorite shows, and with good reason. She has done a remarkable job both on our home...
by Walter Penning | Sep 6, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
The summit of Mount Timpanogos is 11,749 feet, second highest peak in the Wasatch Mountain Front. I consider the hike from the Timpooneke Trail head to be one of the best hikes in Utah. Reaching the summit will require 4 1/2 hours. The summit is 7.5 miles one-way with...
by Walter Penning | Aug 23, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Have you ever put yourself in the events of a parable? Of course, you have. We have all asked ourselves which of the ten virgins we would be or stepped into the circumstance of the lost sheep or suffered along with the prodigal son. Whether we play the part of the...
