Fathers
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
The scriptures refer to the Lord as “the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Isaiah, as another example, says, “Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob…” (2 Nephi 12:3). These men, these prophets, are singled out for especial honor and special mention.
Read MoreHe Is the Father and the Son
I learned something in the deacons quorum lesson that I taught today.
When I first read the Book of Mormon as a non-member, I read the whole book looking for the answer to a particular question without finding it. The question that I had was this: Is God one person or two?
Near-Fatal Rafting Trip
Years ago when Sister Nelson and I had several teenaged daughters, we took our family on a vacation far away from telephones and boyfriends.
Read MoreCan I Help, Dad?
At the time of my birth, the clouds of war had overshadowed Europe and were sweeping across the English Channel to the British coastline. My father, like thousands of other men of his generation, was required to report for active military service.
Read MoreMistakes May Blight the Future
I feel impressed by something that has been said to repeat an experience. There are a number who are listening in tonight, and one particularly who will remember this very vividly—an incident that took place a number of years ago in Japan.
Read MoreFeed My Sheep
Since recently returning from a three-year Church assignment in Africa and becoming reacquainted with our twenty-three grandchildren, Sister Lindsay and I have often been requested on such visits to tell these grandchildren a bedtime story that is, first, true; second, exciting; and third, one they have never heard before.
Read MoreMuscular Atrophy, a Boy, a Father
A while ago I met a special boy, and this week I had the privilege of spending some time with him and his family. This boy has muscular atrophy. He is a remarkable young man, loved by everyone in the ward.
Read MoreHomemakers
Young Women general president, Bonnie L. Oscarson, put a novel twist on the term “homemaker” in the April 2015 general conference.
Read MoreMissionary Correspondence
When my six sons were serving their missions, I wrote them a letter every week. I thought that it was important for them to get a weekly letter, so I don’t think that I ever missed.
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