by Walter Penning | Dec 16, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
We had an interesting Sunday School lesson recently. The instructor asked us to read the hymn I Know That My Redeemer Lives p136 in the hymnal and share the lines that mean so much to us. Like you, I love this song, which has a history of influence in all our lives....
by Walter Penning | Dec 9, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Sometimes I like to watch a video clip or read a blog to provide increased focus on what is true and right and important. There are many inspiring stories and good examples. I had an interesting experience this week. My wife and I took the chance to go visit my best...
by Walter Penning | Dec 2, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I was just a young man as I began attending college. Jeffrey Holland was president of Brigham Young University at the time. He and his wife Patricia spoke to us frequently, often in weekly devotionals. We enjoyed it very much. Their eloquent encouragements, advice,...
by Walter Penning | Nov 25, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Occasionally, someone captures the essence of feeling by articulating our sentiments perfectly. This happened for me in a round-about way when President and Sister Monson’s daughter, Ann Monson Dibb, spoke recently of her mother. As the children were growing up, her...
by Walter Penning | Nov 18, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It was back in 1978, and I was a struggling high school student. In those days woodshop, PE, and auto mechanics were my favorite subjects—these classes meant fun and that was different. Oh and there was one other class I liked that year: English Admittedly, I felt...
by Walter Penning | Nov 4, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My father passed away eight years ago when he lost his fight with cancer. It was hard to see him go. He was the pillar of our family, my mentor, and my confidant. So his death was a real loss for a time, but I know the teachings of Jesus Christ, because my father...
