Joseph Smith Commemoration at Zion’s Mercantile
Starting today, Zion’s Mercantile in Provo will be presenting “Standing Fast Through Life’s Storms,” a week-long commemoration of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Artists, photographers, historians, and descendants of Joseph and … Continue reading
The Ultimate 1% | Occupy Heaven!
I was at work, keeping my head down, when one of my colleagues asked me about the “three kingdoms” of Mormonism. “So, I have a question about those three kingdoms,” he asked. … Continue reading
Saints and Sinners in Our Souls
I believe that within each of our souls there is both a sinner and a saint. In many ways, it is like the legend of the two wolves. An old … Continue reading
Joseph Smith, C. S. Lewis and a Crisis of Faith
I’ve recently emerged from a crisis of faith. Depending on your perspective, you might say my doubts began with my decision to come home a year early from my mission and … Continue reading
Joseph and Emma Smith | A True Western Romance
On May 28, 1843, Joseph and Emma were sealed in marriage for time and all eternity. I thought I would honor their 170th anniversary with a post on their love … Continue reading
Samuel Smith | The Third Martyr of Carthage Jail
Samuel Smith, younger brother of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The first Mormon missionary and the third martyr of Carthage Jail. Although we know less than we should about this faithful … Continue reading
Everybody Has a Disability
How do you move forward in life if you have a physical or mental limitation? How do you move forward in life if you have a disability? “Really, everybody has … Continue reading
Resolving the Heart of Conflict | James Ferrell
In an unforgettable TEDx talk, James Ferrell (author of The Peacegiver) gets to the heart of all conflict, and offers practical, simple solutions to overcome our deepest challenges. “The heart … Continue reading
Al Fox | A Modern Mormon Pioneer
She calls herself “the Tattooed Mormon,” but I call her a modern Mormon pioneer. Why? Because the story of her conversion so similar to that of the early pioneers… Although … Continue reading
Recalled to Serve A Mormon Mission
“The chief thing is to love others like yourself, that’s the chief thing, and that’s everything; nothing else is wanted…And yet it’s an old truth which has been told and … Continue reading
Interviewing Al Fox | The Tattooed Mormon
On Sunday, I interviewed Al Fox, “the Tattooed Mormon.” It happened on a whim. I was going to Utah to attend the ANASAZI Gathering and the thought came to me: … Continue reading
Photographed for A Mormon Temple Mural
On 18 April, Kim and I had the AMAZING opportunity of being photographed. Now, some of you might not be thrilled at the prospect of being photographed, but that’s probably … Continue reading
