In the past, I ministered at one of the prisons in Michigan. In that experience, I learned that there are basically two types of inmates. There are those who will benefit from the experience, take advantage of the counseling opportunities that are...
During the Vietnam War, an American soldier, Sergeant Daniel Pitzer, was captured in battle by Communist forces known as the Viet Cong. He and other American prisoners endured brutal treatment; they spent every night, and much of the day, confined...
Once upon a time there was a very holy Christian who lived as a hermit in the Egyptian desert. Because his good example was inspiring many people, Satan decided he had to be neutralized by being led into serious sin—so he sent different demons to...
Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ (Isaiah 28:16) Another great family...
A man went on a vacation to tour the Grand Canyon. While at the Grand Canyon, he found that there were many scenic overlooks that offered stunning views of the Canyon. He also discovered that there were many well marked trails that offered visitors...
Each day, we make promises. For those of us who are married, we made promises to our spouses on the day of our marriage. “I promise to be true to you.” For those of us who are ordained, we made promises to our bishop on the day of our ordination as...
Even limiting our consideration to what the Church offered us the past couple of weeks from the Gospel of John, we can feel left suspended in midair, rather puzzled and with still several pressing question marks. Is Jesus the gate of the sheepfold...
Happy Easter to all of you! No, I am not a week late. No, I am not trying to be facetious. I am simply trying to be realistic. Last Sunday was Easter for ideal believers. This is our Easter: the Easter for all the “Thomases” of this world—you know:...
