A story about doubting your kids. Every once in awhile we’ll be talking about school and The Dude will drop something like, “we did races today in PE and I came in first”. “Like in your group or class?” “No, in all of 3rd grade” Such a claim is not unrealistic. The Dude’s mom was... Continue Reading →

I was asked to teach Sunday school earlier today, and the lesson is tomorrow, so I figure I need to organize a few thoughts. The lesson is intended to cover Jesus's triumphant entry to Jerusalem, confrontations at the temple, and instructions to his disciples about the coming Kingdom. Of course this material appears 3 different... Continue Reading →

I’m fairly certain the bishop asked me to speak because of a text message I sent the Bishopric during General Conference about how much indexing I’d done. Lest you think I’m some genuinely righteous Saint filled with the Spirit of Elijah, most people who know me well would suggest, like most people in my profession,... Continue Reading →

What follows are a few thoughts I had while reading and preparing for Sunday school this week. Why was Jesus rejected by many Jews in 1st century Judea who earnestly and desperately sought the promised Messiah? These were people whose national identity was tied to possessing and ruling over a land promised to them by... Continue Reading →