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The Business of Family

By Adam, on August 1st, 2010%

While I was exploring the University of Texas at Austin this July, I discovered a statue and a plaque that were quiet interesting to me. The plaque was at the base of a statue of a father and mother holding their young child. They are looking upward together. They are striving . . . → Read More: The Business of Family

Becoming Men of God Through Faith

By Adam, on January 3rd, 2010%

What does it really mean to be a man? The modern world expects a man who is focused on himself, on career, and on worldly success. The man of today is not expected by society to excel or to have ambition. The modern man must be in peak physical condition and it is . . . → Read More: Becoming Men of God Through Faith

Rejoice Exceedingly and Give Thanks

By Adam, on November 26th, 2009%

Today is thanksgiving and I felt like I should depart from my typical political posts and talk about some of the things that I am grateful for. First and foremost I am grateful that I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am grateful for the knowledge that I have . . . → Read More: Rejoice Exceedingly and Give Thanks

Sunday Will Come

By Adam, on June 27th, 2009%

This was one of my favorite talks ever from . . . → Read More: Sunday Will Come

When You Choose to Follow Christ

By Adam, on May 17th, 2009%

I was thinking tonight about changing and the effect of the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and this quote came to mind.

“When you choose to follow Christ, you choose to be changed. . . . The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people . . . → Read More: When You Choose to Follow Christ

The Answer

By Adam, on March 22nd, 2009%

This last week and a half I’ve wanted several times to sit down and write about how things in this country need to change. I’ve wanted to point out what we’re doing wrong and point a blaming finger at those who seem to be responsible. I’ve decided, however, that this week none of that . . . → Read More: The Answer

I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes

By Adam, on February 1st, 2009%

We had a concert this weekend in the Provo Tabernacle and we performed a song whose lyrics come from the 121st Psalm. The song was very moving and I love the words. They speak of the Love of God, of hope, of protection, and of the Lord’s guiding influence in our lives.

“I will lift . . . → Read More: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes

The Holy Secret

By Adam, on January 23rd, 2009%

I’ve just finished reading the book “The Holy Secret” by James Ferrell. I started reading the book several moths ago after I had finished reading “The Peacegiver” another book by Ferrell. I really enjoyed reading “The Peacegiver” and when I first started reading this book I didn’t enjoy it as much as I had . . . → Read More: The Holy Secret

It Was the Best of Times