There are some things in life worth putting forth the strong effort required to find out if they should be important in your life. For me, the reality of prophets is one of those. I recently shared the struggle I had to obtain my own personal answer President Thomas S. Monson was to be our prophet. It was a long struggle over several years with a very consistent effort to get that answer. Maybe that’s why my heart was so…
To Fiddlers’ Green Go rest ye now ol’ Sergeant Low Though on the battle rages still Your artillerymen are fed Well supplied to shell yonder hill. Beyond Heaven’s Pearly Gates And ‘Halfway down the trail to hell’ To Fiddlers’ Green your soul departs Dip now your canteen in that well. This King of Battle quiet now Run well you have life’s mortal race Eternal life doth beckoned you Enter into His loving grace. Written in memoriam of Staff Sergeant Greg…
My dad would have turned 78 today. As I think about him, I choose to remember the overall impact he had on my life. There were both difficult moments and beautiful times. Each influenced who I am. Through it all, I’m grateful for his incredible love and example of hard work and never giving up. I believe part of the gift of remembering someone who has passed away on special occasions, like their birthday, holidays, or the anniversary of their…
Staff Sergeant Greg Low had a trademark mustache. White and bushy and never within Army regulations. SSgt. Low never let regulations get in the way of taking care of a soldier. He was one of the first men I met when I transferred to the Logan Army National Guard unit in 2000. He was the full-time supply sergeant. There are two men you never wanted to get on the bad side of in the Army. Your first sergeant and your…
I had the blessing as a young child to simply believe. When things were taught to me by my parents, I could believe. When things were taught to me by teachers and religious leaders, I could believe. It was really that simple. It was simple faith. It was also as a child I learned how to pray to God for confirmation of those things I simply believed. I discovered how seeking and pondering could lead to understanding. I discovered prayer…
Healing after losing my brother Shane to suicide came in the form of a gift and process. Part of that healing process was choosing to share my experience. I believe #TalkingAboutItMatters. And talking about it helps me Gain the Red Edge. I was recently invited to share Shane’s story with a larger audience when I was interviewed by Tina Levene with the Tina Talks Truth radio program. Tina is an author, speaker, radio host and a respected voice in the worldwide…
Smiling for the camera energizes me, lightens my stress load, is a lot of fun, and helps me Gain The Red Edge! I know what you’re thinking… Getting your picture taken isn’t really fun. But it can be. I promise you! We had our family pictures taken on Christmas Eve and it was fun. I mean, it was a LOT OF FUN!!! But I didn’t always think so. You see, there was a time I was too ugly for picture taking…
There are many ways to let our light shine brightly. Sharing the gift of time with others is one of those ways. Jared and Lindsey Preece, friends and neighbors in Hyde Park, have inspired me to find more ways to let my light shine brightly by being better aware of those who don’t have family around. Jared spoke in our Sunday church services on Christmas Eve. He shared a story of how he and his family enjoyed visiting an assisted…
“Gosh darn it! Call Josh Barnett!” If you lived in Cache Valley for any amount of time you probably recognize this. It’s one of the strongest brand marketing phrases in northern Utah. And it’s worked really well helping Josh Barnett grow one of the strongest insurance businesses in the state. His marketing storytelling is part of his overall sales operation, a very crucial part, that’s helped him to grow several successful businesses. If you want to grow your business…
I love sharing Christmas stories, and today, as is tradition, I share again the story of the Christmas I spent in Iraq. It’s one of my most memorable Christmases. As we remember those serving in harm’s way around the world, and as you remember your own loved ones who are unable to be home for Christmas, it seems fitting I share this story again. It’s a true story of a shepherd who had a flock of sheep. I hope you’ll enjoy….