"Unlike the political opportunist, the true statesman values principle above popularity, and works to create popularity for those political principles which are wise and just." — Ezra Taft Benson
At Gettysburg, Lincoln dedicated a portion of the battlefield “as a final resting place for those who [there] gave their lives that [this] nation might live.” On this day this year we remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Whether we are rich or . . . → Read More: Sleep My Sons, Your Duty Done
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 . . . → Read More: When You Choose to Follow Christ
Let it die. Just let it die. As difficult as this may sound, letting the American car industry just die would be better than what our radical president has done. I was very concerned today when I heard that President Obama had fired the chairman of General Motors. The most distressing thing about this . . . → Read More: And Here We Go Again
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 really . . . → Read More: The Answer
I’ve been looking for some audio of this quote for a while. A friend sent this to me yesterday and I wanted to share it with you. The audio comes from Glen Beck who plays a quote from Ezra Taft Benson about how communism will gradually take over the United States. It is a very . . . → Read More: Ezra Taft Benson on Communism
This week the California Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding overturning Proposition 8. As you remember this was the initiative on the ballot in November 2008 that defined marriage as between a man and a woman. There hasn’t been nearly as much publicity about these hearings as there was in November regarding the vote. . . . → Read More: Prejudice
OK…So I usually don’t like people that simply rant and yell and scream on YouTube or on their blogs but I saw this and I think it reflects the sentiment of the overwhelming majority of Americans today regarding the financial recession and the supposed “help” that President Obama has decided to give.
I don’t have a lot to say in this post but I wanted to post quickly to pay tribute to the presidents that we honor today. Currently our country is in a state of what is commonly called an economic crisis. In the halls of government, self-serving politicians cast the blame for our problems on . . . → Read More: Happy President’s Day 2009