by Walter Penning | Oct 28, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My son and his wife had the chance of a lifetime recently to return to his mission field in South America. The love and appreciation of these good people is evident at every hand. His wife writes the following: I love seeing my husband interact with the people of...
by Walter Penning | Oct 21, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
What’s in a name? I start with this simple question because the answer is both surprising and significant. Nephi explained it this way: “Behold, my sons, … I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I...
by Walter Penning | Oct 7, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I watched a program recently. It reflected on the sacrifices of the early saints and handcart pioneers who suffered so much that we could have the blessings today of the gospel in its fullness. It’s called 17 Miracles, and I highly recommend it. Perhaps it was...
by Walter Penning | Oct 1, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I recently watched Mr. Holland’s Opus again, a 1995 classic staged in the era of 60s starring Richard Dreyfuss. You may or may not like this flick. I was surprised how partial I was to it—I really enjoyed the movie, and the memories. I don’t recall...
by Walter Penning | Sep 16, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When the going gets rough, perhaps what we need most is not what we first expect. To assume immediate problem resolution is in our best interest may not always be the case. When we stop and think about what really matters, perhaps the most beautiful and unexpected...
by Walter Penning | Sep 9, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
These anecdotes are not necessarily about me. Nor are they my compilations, but they continue to influence my life for good and those I love. As a result, my life has been enriched. I encourage you to read them many times then share them with those important to...
