by Walter Penning | Dec 10, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I did it. I got the Christmas lights up. It’s probably the earliest ever—for me at least. This year with storms coming and the insistence of my wife, I got right to it first thing Saturday morning. Impending snow, rain, and cold were good motivators. And if the...
by Walter Penning | Dec 3, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Here are a few thoughts to consider: Humility helps us be grateful. Take an inventory of our lives and recognize the blessings, large and small, we have received. Prayer of thanksgiving Obedience is the greatest expression of love and gratitude; offer grateful...
by Walter Penning | Nov 26, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I am sitting in my office. There is quite a commotion going on around the house. A dish fell in the kitchen…this time, it can’t be fixed—it shattered into a million pieces. Of course, this isn’t the first time. A beautiful hand-made bowl fell victim...
by Walter Penning | Nov 19, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Three of my children are married; just three more to go. So I was thinking—as a helpful father—I want to be of assistance to my girls. Therefore, I’ve decided to place an ad for a son-in-law and broadcast the job requirements far-and-wide in hopes of snagging...
by Walter Penning | Nov 12, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
The whole world benefits from the gospel of Jesus Christ today. We have so many blessings all about us. Safety, healthcare, abundance virtually everywhere, the fullness of the restored gospel, Church organization, scriptures, access to local leaders, General...
by Walter Penning | Nov 7, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My girls – I have elaborated at length in the past about my daughters. And why not? I have been blessed with a houseful of beautiful young women. I honestly never imagined such. As a young father, I expected something closer to the Brady Bunch kind of ratio. Our...
