by Walter Penning | May 28, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Like many of you, I enjoyed conference. You probably take notes while you are listening to the beautiful testimonies, counsel, and direction. I do, too. I do not have shorthand skills, so frequently I abbreviate and defer to the forthcoming printed copies and online...
by Walter Penning | May 3, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
In gospel math A+B doesn’t always equal C. Do you believe that? If you have been a member of the Church for any length of time or served a mission, you know what I mean. The blessings of the gospel are apparent everywhere you look. Do you see it? Let me...
by Cheryl S. Savage | Apr 8, 2017 | Cheryl S. Savage: Finding Hope
I loved Disney’s recent film, Moana. I liked it for many reasons, some of which include a fairly accurate depiction of Polynesian culture, great music, a strong female character, no evil patriarchy, no romantic love story (it wasn’t noticed that it was...
by Walter Penning | Mar 1, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I teach a family history class. Frequently, I don’t really know how the class is going to proceed until it happens. The scripture “I will give you in the moment…” comes to mind. John Bytheway once said that he can hardly wait to go to a fireside where he will be...
by Walter Penning | Feb 22, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When I was a young man living with my family in the country, farm life was anything but glamorous. Out of necessity we learned that some chores couldn’t wait. Milking cows, watering fields, planting gardens, and pruning orchards had a schedule all of their own. ...
