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Faith

Comer: The necessity of following the prophet

Not long after he became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar spoke at a Brigham Young University devotional about the way a relationship between a returned missionary he and his wife knew and a young woman had ...

Comer: Likening scriptures — ‘The wind did never cease to blow’

One of my favorite reasons for studying the Book of Mormon, and scriptures in general, is the ability to liken them to my life. It’s always been compelling to me that the lessons from these records, written thousands of years ago, can be applied to us now and that we can learn from them. The ...

Comer: Commitment to Christ: The work it takes is rewarding

An episode of a sitcom I have enjoyed over the years came to my mind as I was pondering my topic for this week’s column. In the episode, the son of the main character returned home drained after a long, hard day at a new job. After explaining the struggles he had faced that day to his ...

Comer: Waiting upon the Lord: Why and is it worth it?

Like many people in the Ogden area, I’ve driven by the new Jack in the Box located on Harrison Boulevard. As I’ve looked at the lines, which seem to have consistently been overflowing onto Harrison, I’ve wondered if it’s worth it to wait. I was as excited as anyone when I read the news ...

Comer: Pressing forward through the bad days of life

The first day of school was last week. When I picked up my sons after the first day, I asked them how everything went. My 8-year-old said simply, “Bad.” After some prodding, he finally revealed to me the reason for his disappointment. He did something incorrectly during a science project ...

Comer: The motivation behind keeping God’s commandments

My 7-year-old son had an appointment with an ophthalmologist last week. Unfortunately, he inherited my poor eyesight. Going to the eye doctor has been a challenge because it’s hard for him to focus and do the things the doctor needs him to do. Heading into last week’s visit, I talked to my ...

Comer: Faith and following the Holy Ghost leads to peace and miracles

Paul’s trip to Macedonia (in northern Greece) as told in Acts 16 in the New Testament was filled with miracles. A woman named Lydia, described as “a seller of purple,” paid attention to his words and was baptized, along with her household. Another woman, described as “a certain damsel ...

Comer: Turning to the Lord provides strength during trials

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 ...

Comer: We can see God’s love for us if we are willing to look

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 ...