Spreading Sunshine and Sharing Faith
I submitted this to the Peninsula Daily News but I guess they decided not to publish, so I thought I’d share it here. I’m 49 years old. In my lifetime, the closest thing that I can relate to today’s COVID-19 pandemic, is 9-11. The world as we knew it had changed. The loss of life... Continue Reading →
It sure seems like we are living in the last days. A short time ago I had not heard of the coronavirus or COVID-19 as it is now called. We weren't thinking of global pandemics. We were thinking about what to do for our 25th anniversary. A cruise? A trip whale watching? A getaway to... Continue Reading →
This video took way longer than it should have. Back in the October 2014 General Conference, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, invited everyone to consider recording Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision in our own words. I tried doing an audio recording of everyone reading it during a... Continue Reading →
I am currently in Detroit, Michigan making a connecting flight from Harrisburg, PA to Seattle, WA. It was a ridiculously early flight which boarded at 5:10 a.m. I wanted to get home so I would still have some of my Saturday with my family back in Port Angeles, WA, but wowza! What a long day... Continue Reading →
I watched this presentation by Sharon Eubank and thought that I would share it. I love how she compares our lives, which is our unique masterpiece, to art. It's worth the time to watch what she has to say. https://youtu.be/DzIVpoxcYyU Sharon Eubank currently serves as the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency of... Continue Reading →
As archaeology gets more high-tech, we seem to be finding more and more about the ancient inhabitants of America. I'm fascinated to hear about discoveries of the ancient civilizations who lived right here on the American continent. I don't remember hearing much about great civilizations the built temples and cities. I only heard about the... Continue Reading →
This is a fantastic way to remember the true meaning of Christmas this Christmas eve. I'm grateful for Jesus Christ and love to remember Him, His birth, His example of kindness to all, His life, His Atonement and Sacrifice for each of us, and His resurrection bringing life beyond the grave to each of... Continue Reading →
The call went out to have a participants for a variety show for our ward church Christmas party in Port Angeles. I love Vocal Point and for years I thought it would be fun to do a skit to this number "Primarily Vocal Point" (A cappella Tribute to Children's Songbook Primary Songs). My only regret... Continue Reading →
I have been blessed in my life to have had some wonderful examples, leaders, and friends. As I have thought today about someone who exemplifies Christlike service, my mission president, now an Apostle, Neil L. Andersen, has been on my mind. He was called at a young age to be a mission president. He still... Continue Reading →
