NOM

Mormorrisay's post about Oak's ideas about the importance of religion in society got me thinking about a conversation I had with my DW. She and I discussed just how little the Church really influences anything. We really could not think of anything that the Church has directly led the change on. I a...

Settling into the new area. Back in the Morcor, but I see things through a different lense and it has been refreshing. DW bought me some of my favorite Gap brand undies. This is a big step. My old Jeep is feeling better this month. It fluctuates. I am finding some great podcasts, lots of ideas. Cycl...

Tough deal man. Try to get away without a top on hot days, that is how I started. Since most days in the Old Pueblo were hot, this was quite often.

If the Mormonism was just a church not THE CHURCH

This isn't the only crazy I hear. In SS a few weeks ago, there was a pretty fervent discussion about telling the difference between Satan's angels and real Messengers. You know, put out your hand to shake it. You'll feel nothing (Satan of course, no body). " A real Messengers would not allow you to ...

My poor DW has had the worst series of lessons this month. This week was spectacular. the lesson was on creation (direct quotes): "I am not going to teach the basics of creation. I want to focus on what is usually not spoken of but is essential to salvation..." "The things that science discovers we ...

I am heading for the same situation, my oldest is still a couple years from baptism, but at this point it looks like that will happen because DW is very in. I have been contemplating a few different strategies. Continue to do the bare minimum to be able to perform the ordinances myself. I don't lik...

My DW wants to go with my ex-mo best friend and his wife. Could be interesting.

Something with wood panels and a good tape deck

I think he sowed his oats, but I think it was all about power and control. Most of the wives were from good families, help shore up support and resources for himself. He also met with other religious groups talking about "sealings etc." it fit a narrative that helped fuel his own self-delusions of w...

My buddy pulled the wool over his SP eyes and applied for a mission after having legal trouble. The inspiration was to send him to a very strict visa country, the "stuff" hit the fan quickly when processing time came. I still believe information is the best form of inspiration. I had a comp bemoan b...

The TR interview I had, the Bishop knew my story. He was okay giving me one, "I just told him I was at about an 1/8 tank on many of the questions." I will be honest, he was at a 1/4 on the BOM. I just said yes to the SP, since the Bishop seemed okay with it. I didn't really know my SP, none of his b...

The thing that bothered me the most was how mad everyone was. They basically yelled everyone off the stage. The mayor got two words in and then shut up. They are moving the prison out of draper and putting it out west by the airport (like they do with everything people don't want in the Valley, move...

Happy April Fool's day.

mostly a waste of time. Glad I wasn't very successful. I served in my own country, so there was no cultural discovery, and I have mentioned elsewhere that i found the majority of elders a bit filled with their own self-importance. I did learn to discipline myself - abiding by the crazy rules did no...

I don't know much about Draper. It mainly filled in while I was in the Old Pueblo.

This was a scorching article about the homeless shelter proposal made by the Draper Mayor.

http://m.cachevalleydaily.com/mobile/op ... a73cd.html

I had inspiration apparently, called to be the Assistant Scout Committee Chair. Just as I thought. I am the assistant because they are combing our scout troop with two other wards and the other ward is in charge for a few years. I think we have two or three scouts, maybe? I think I can do this. No S...

DW and I gave the customary new to the ward talk. DW knocked it out of the park, she is an amazing speaker, she draws from so many sources. I gave my talk and focused on what are Christ's attributes. I didn't include the Garden, Cross, or Ressurection. Also, no restoration scriptures. I am still try...

This site is great. I think it is all spot on.

https://thesundaypews.wordpress.com/201 ... st-sunday/

I think I won't be asked for awhile, since he is still feeling out the situation. My wife was just called to Activity Days, so having a mid week calling too would be hard with two little ones.

I am now in choir, one of two tenors. Perhaps that is my calling for now.