Life Through My Eyes...

I want to be a positive light in a sea of sadness. I hope to bring clarity to complex topics while strengthening faith in God, improving families, and uplifting those who might be struggling.

Can You Believe, What Mormons Believe?

I’ve had hundreds of conversations with Christians from various denominations. I love these conversations. Whether it’s a perfect stranger or a long time friend, I always leave the conversation wondering why this person isn’t LDS. Based on their core beliefs, it becomes evident that many Christians already believe what Mormons believe. Let me explain. When I was…

51 Questions That Might Lead You To Mormonism

When I was 20 years old…my religion was more about surfing and baseball than it was about anything else. For some odd reason…I still wasn’t happy. A couple important people in my life suggested that I ought to research Mormonism and determine whether it was true or not. One of the most important decisions a…

So…You Think You Know Better Than The Apostles?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is unique. It’s core beliefs revolve around the idea that there are prophets in the land again and that the heavens have been opened once again. It differs from the Catholic and Protestant belief that the heavens are closed and that the canon is complete. While most…

The 30 Day Happiness Challenge

My grandma died about a month ago. She was like a second mom to me. The one thing I’ll never forget was her relentless plea with us to “be of good cheer”. At the end of the day, everyone on earth wants just one thing. Happiness. But so many people struggle to find happiness because…

The Oscars and The Golden Calf in The Wilderness

A long time ago there was a civilization that was chosen by God  to be His covenant people. God performed miracles on behalf of these people and each of them knew it. After awhile, the people forgot about God and “gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, make us some gods, which shall…

Venture Capitalists Are Proving Just How Valuable A Mormon Mission Really Is

Venture capitalists are concerned with one thing: ROI (Return on Investment). Many times, VC’s are not just investing in ideas, prototypes, patents, and inventions. They’re not always looking for the newest technology or the coolest new product. Yes…new tech and cool products help, but VC’s have been known to invest in people first…and innovation second. They…

A Look Back on The Life of Arlene Anderson

My grandma spend her last Christmas with us this year. She was here and then she was gone. She learned she had cancer and within about two weeks…she was gone. I could fill pages about my experiences with her. She was like a second mom to me. She lived with us since my birth. Below…

Your Perspective Is What Determines Your Happiness

February 7th 2015 – Saturday It’s amazing how spoiled we get in our minds. The things that we allow ourselves to be bugged at are 99% ridiculous. Today…I got in my truck at 5:30am and drove down to T Street in San Clemente. I listened to Truman Madsen the whole way down and had the heater…