These are They…

The process of learning and practicing these patterns that help us overcome the world is an individual matter. We are each in our own private and personal battle… A battle between the “natural man,” or …

Powerful Virtuous Cycle

Another pattern of living is found in “the Doctrine of Christ.” What is that? The Doctrine of Christ is… Faith in Jesus Christ–Repentance–Covenant Relationship/Immersion–Confirmation by Holy Ghost/Extra Power–Endure to the End/Become Perfected …as seen in …

Your “Favorite” Sins

Pres. Nelson describes overcoming the world as resisting the “temptation to care more about the things of this world than the things of God.” He then lists several things to help clarify his statement… But …

Patterns of Righteous Living

David O. McKay once shared a vision he had… “I beheld a beautiful white city… Trees with luscious fruit … and flowers in perfect bloom abounded everywhere.  … A great concourse of people [was] approaching …

What Kind of Light are You?

As I think about the many sources of light available to and experiment with in photography, I remember that each has a specific “feel” to them and are used in different situations. As I talk …

Be the Spark

Feeling God’s Light and Love “At times we find ourselves knowing that God loves His children… But we struggle to feel His love for us personally. Or we know that God answers prayers, But we …

Own or Borrowed Light

Reflect or Absorb Light In photography bright surfaces reflect light, while dark surfaces absorb light. People are similar. Those who possess greater spiritual light radiate that light to others.  People who have practiced being kind, …

Lessons from Light

It’s the season of candles and twinkle lights… Last December I talked about HOW to bring more light into your life… This December I want to share LESSONS from LIGHT. As a photographer, I have …

Helping Others in the Wrestle

If you feel the answers you are or are not receiving are insufficient… STAY in the wrestle anyway! I heard it described this way once… Imagine you have 3 shelves… The top shelf is for …

Love the Middle

“Doubting is not synonymous with having questions. To doubt is to reject truth and faith.” “While the Lord will reveal many things to us, He has never told His covenant people everything about everything.” We …