In looking at the weather forecast for the day on Thursday, I noticed that heavy winds were projected. My mind started thinking about the potential for downed trees and power outages. Over the years, I’ve been fascinated by wind storms that knock down trees because I’ve wondered why it is ...
The public is invited to attend the Jehovah’s Witnesses' annual observance to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. “We warmly invite the public locally and worldwide to join us to commemorate Christ’s death and what it means for our future,” said Patrick Terulien, spokesperson for ...
As my kids continue to get older, they unfortunately begin to learn things I wish they never had to learn. A few weeks ago, my 7-year-old son came into the room when a bad word had been uttered on a television program. He didn’t hear the word, but thinking he had, I said that was a bad word. ...
In conjunction with the planned open house for the new Layton Utah Temple, the Standard-Examiner will be producing a magazine commemorating the occasion. The magazine will include articles about local history, the construction of the temple, temple building in Utah and more. The ...
Another bill that could open the door to religion in Utah schools is making its way through the Utah Legislature. The Utah House on Friday voted 56-13 to pass HB514, a bill that would give school districts the option to allow volunteer chaplains in their schools to help provide emotional ...
A few weeks ago, missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints knocked on my door. I pretty quickly realized that they didn’t know I was a member of the church, so I told them I was and a conversation ensued. They asked me if I had attended church that day, and I said that ...
