by Walter Penning | Feb 3, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Frankly, I can say with delight that I adore Moses’ scriptural account in Moses chapter 1 verse 39, where we are told that God’s work and glory is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. Read the verse again slowly and think about what he is saying....
by Walter Penning | Jan 27, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
What an incredible week it has been. I think I shed more tears during the celebration and unveiling of the magnificent Provo City Center Temple than I did the day the tabernacle burned down. “How could that be?” you ask. I know. It surprised me probably the most. But...
by Walter Penning | Jan 20, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
We did something this year that we have always wanted to do. I took my family to Broadway to see Wicked and experience a Times Square holiday. Mom has wanted to do that for many years. She loved being in Times Square for New Year’s Eve and was able to check that item...
by Walter Penning | Jan 13, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I have been in the Church my entire life and seen firsthand what a mission does for the missionary. There are situations so acute and influential they stick with you throughout your life. These instances leave a mark that will never be forgotten. We all have them....
by Walter Penning | Jan 6, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I had the good fortune of calling southern Utah my home when I was growing up. We still frequent the area often visiting family, enjoying nature, and participating in the abundant activities there. One of our favorite places is called The Wave. The intricate...
by Walter Penning | Dec 23, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When I was just a young man, my family moved from the city to a farming community in southern Utah. Of course, that was a tremendous change for our family. I learned the value of hard work there. Country life required dedication, perseverance and responsibility, often...
