by Walter Penning | Sep 26, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Why are you a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Have you ever been asked that question? If not, you will be. How would you answer that inquiry? Honestly, I would have to say that because my mother and father taught me at a...
by Walter Penning | Sep 19, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
We have been in our resident congregation for 16 years—my, how time flies. The majority of our children have graduated from this local high school and essentially our family has grown up here. But it actually all started in Provo, Utah. I had just returned from...
by Walter Penning | Sep 5, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
To the police officer that pulled me over this morning, thank you. We don’t normally expect to be grateful to a patrolman for pulling us over. I recognize that. But for me, today, I feel a degree of gratitude. I have been reflecting on the experience all day...
by Walter Penning | Aug 29, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Symbols are all around us. Coins, cards, and cars have them. Backpacking equipment, books, and bikes do, too. Logos, licenses, letters, and lives depict symbols as well. According to Webster’s dictionary, a symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates,...
by Walter Penning | Aug 22, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
What can I do about the struggle of poverty in the world? I am just one person, and the need is so rampant everywhere. A quick Google search reveals that nearly half of the world’s population — more than 3 billion people — lives on less than $2.50 a day....
