One of the few times in my life that I have kept a consistent journal was on my two-year mission in Taiwan for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Recently, I’ve felt compelled to start reading through those entries. My reaction has been mixed. It’s been neat to revisit ...
Several years ago, I, my wife and our oldest son, then just 4 months old, were on our way back to Utah from Washington state. Following a brief stop in Burley, Idaho, we continued on for the final stretch of the trip. After driving about 35 miles, I randomly glanced at the fuel gauge and ...
One of my wife Shannon’s favorite movies was “Enchanted.” She loved the movie so much that one of the songs included on the soundtrack was her cellphone ringtone. You might know the song she adored so much. It starts: “How does she know you love her? How does she know she’s ...
Recently, I’ve been watching previous general conference talks by President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love President Oaks because of his clarity and boldness. When I listen to him, I’m reminded of the fact ...
As the completion of the Layton temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints nears, I find myself more and more excited for when the dedication date is announced. I know to some this may seem strange. About 15 miles south of Layton, where I live, there’s a temple in Bountiful. ...
Most of the time, I think it would be fair to say I’m a pretty happy person. When I was younger, my dad gave me the nickname “Smilin’ Ryan,” and I was often considered — maybe sometimes excessively, if you ask my oldest brother and mission president — to be someone who liked to joke ...
OGDEN — In this fast-paced world where everything is instantaneous, it’s easy to understand why so many of us are impatient. But exercising patience can help improve relationships, not only with family, but with friends, community members and God. This Friday, the Jehovah’s Witnesses ...
Last weekend, the stake I am a part of in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held stake conference. For those unfamiliar with the term “stake,” the church website defines it as “a group of local Church congregations” and usually includes “about 3,000 to 5,000 members in ...
It has been nearly 20 years since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first released the "Preach My Gospel" handbook for missionaries. On Thursday, President Russell M. Nelson announced, via video, the second edition at the church’s seminar for new mission leaders. “This new ...
OGDEN — Taking a new job in a new city is a big transition as is. For Chelsea Page, who took over as pastor for Elim Lutheran Church in Ogden on June 11 following the retirement of the Rev. Bruce Kolash, it was an even bigger change than usual. Page, who was raised in a Roman Catholic ...
