Special day of prayer and fasting

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 lifeContinue reading "Special day of prayer and fasting"

The Perilous Times of COVID-19

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 toContinue reading "The Perilous Times of COVID-19"

Joseph Smith’s First Vision

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 aContinue reading "Joseph Smith’s First Vision"

What to see in Salt Lake City Utah?

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 dayContinue reading "What to see in Salt Lake City Utah?"

Women, Art, Faith – Sharon Eubank

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 ofContinue reading "Women, Art, Faith – Sharon Eubank"

Unknown Ancient America

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 theContinue reading "Unknown Ancient America"

Merry Christmas!

  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 ofContinue reading "Merry Christmas!"

Ward Christmas Variety Show

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 regretContinue reading "Ward Christmas Variety Show"

My witness of a living Apostle of Jesus Christ

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 stillContinue reading "My witness of a living Apostle of Jesus Christ"

Making the most of the moment

Over the past few weeks I have been digitizing old home movies that are on VHS tapes. We haven't owned a VCR for several years. Every now and then I've come across these VHS tapes and I've wanted to preserve them and show them to our kids, some of whom are now adults. The processContinue reading "Making the most of the moment"