“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself.”— Galileo Abraham was called on a mission to the Middle Eastern, Egypt mission. Talk about a tough mission call. His job was not going to be an easy one because of the traditions of the Egyptians. If you think…

It is very likely that you will be called into a “leadership position” while you are on your mission or throughout your life. But regardless of when or where you are called to serve, “Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.” If you’re a…

A few years ago, Elder Kearon whispered something to me while I was sitting next to him on the stand. What he said to me… has gone through my mind almost every day since. Here’s what happened: At the time, I was serving as a counselor in a bishopric. Elder Kearon was not an apostle,…

I know that the last thing anyone wants to hear about is another “program.” But for this one, you’ve got to hear me out. I’ve just completed my 5th year of serving as a a bishop. One of the most effective and meaningful things we did over those 5 years was to implement a program…

I wrote a song… For those who are struggling. For those who know someone struggling. For those who have lost hope. For those who have lost faith. For those who feel like they can’t go on. For those who are standing on the edge. For those who feel like they’re in the darkest abyss. For…

Too many people forget that Jesus has a selective memory. When He says that “our sins and iniquities He will remember no more,” I believe He means it. It is literal. This never hit closer than when I had this experience on my mission…

Dear Sisters, I wonder if you can comprehend the good that you do for those you serve, both inside and outside of the church. Recently, I stood on a street corner just across from the conference center in downtown Salt Lake. At the crosswalk, and to my right was a street preacher with a camera…

Recently I watched the journey of a family who came back to church after 10 years. Before their daughter, Kailey, took her first steps into the water, I spoke at her baptism. Then I stood in the circle as she was confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At 17…