Category Archives: Faith and Inspiration
Liz Lemon Swindle’s Unfinished Painting of Joseph Smith
During the holiday season of 2010, I was offered the chance meet the artist Liz Lemon Swindle and tour her studio. Now you have to understand that not only do … Continue reading
The Death of the Patriarch Hyrum Smith
In June of 1844, as the events at Carthage Jail drew closer and as premonitions of his own martyrdom became ever more prevalent, the Prophet Joseph Smith turned to his … Continue reading
The Sequel to the Screwtape Letters
With an abundance of wit and wisdom, C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) has become one of the most famous Christian apologists of all time. His novel, The Screwtape Letters, is a series … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes of Liz Lemon Swindle’s The Lost Sheep
Acclaimed artist Liz Lemon Swindleis currently painting the parables of Jesus Christ but with a modern twist. She first paints the parable as it would have been understood in the … Continue reading
A Miraculous, Little-Known Story About President Monson
Every time I see or listen to President Monson, I’m always reminded of (and deeply impressed by) his loving character and his private ministry. Here’s a little-known story about him … Continue reading
Did C. S. Lewis Read the Book of Mormon?
Did C. S. Lewis—the great Christian novelist and apologist—ever read the Book of Mormon? While the Oxford professor undoubtedly researched many religions, there’s not much evidence to support that he knew … Continue reading
Shannon’s Words
Born with cerebral palsy, Shannon struggled her entire life with writing and speaking…until she decided to go on a mission for the Mormon Church. Listen to her remarkable story! Shannon’s … Continue reading
Do You Have Room for the Savior?
Have you ever seen a miracle? Have you ever witnessed an outpouring of remarkable, unexplainable events that are too “coincidental” to even be coincidental? In my life, I’ve had many … Continue reading
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There Is a Season
Years ago, I was given an article that revolutionized my life and helped me in my forward walking. It’s an article filled with wisdom and I’ve often reread it. I … Continue reading
The Temple – A Light in the Darkness
“If it had not been for the faith and knowledge that was bestowed upon us in that temple by the influence and help of the Spirit of the Lord our journey would have been like one taking a leap in the dark.” – Sarah Pea Rich
Healing from Depression Through Jesus Christ
“The Lord hath anointed me…to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives…to comfort all that mourn…to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for … Continue reading
Photographs of the Prophet Joseph Smith?
Several photographs have been circulating online, each one claiming to be THE photograph of Joseph Smith. Let’s take a look at some of them: The Scannel Daguerreotype A few years … Continue reading
