by Walter Penning | May 1, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I once heard the quip that a missionary should go on a mission if for no other reason than the homecoming. This sentiment sounds a little trite perhaps, but I can tell you from experience, coming home from a mission is a memorable and moving experience for all...
by Walter Penning | Apr 24, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I have always wanted to be a handyman around the house. The garage door has issues, a sink in the bathroom drips, a door lock needs to be replaced—all these are relatively simple tasks given a little knowledge and some time. But I couldn’t do any of these things...
by Walter Penning | Apr 17, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Editor’s note: This article is a little different than most—rather than a post written by Walter, it’s actually a talk someone else gave in an Easter Sunday sacrament meeting. This individual sent his talk to Walter, which is how you’re reading it today. Walter...
by Walter Penning | Apr 10, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Some articles are just fun to write. This was one of them. I am one of those folks that loves people watching. Many times I find myself enjoying the interesting characters in the drama of life. Take Roger Ridley of Santa Monica, CA, for example. I love...
by Walter Penning | Apr 3, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Maybe you know the definition of the word hyperbole, maybe not. In fact, if you’re like me, you may be struggling with its pronunciation, let alone its meaning. It is kind of a strange word. Do you know what it means? You could check the dictionary to be...