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  • Apostasy When? – History of the Early Church

    When I first began to seriously investigate the Church, I read through Preach My Gospel several times on my own and the first lesson addresses the great apostasy; it says “after Jesus’s Apostles died, there was a widespread falling away… Continue reading

    Apostasy When? – History of the Early Church
  • Where are the Apostles Now?

    Last year I discovered, quite by accident, one of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. It was called The Search for the Twelve Apostles (see Recommended Additional Reading) by William McBirnie, PH.D. and in it… Continue reading

    Where are the Apostles Now?
  • The Role of the Holy Spirit – Sacrament Talk, April 2022

    Right after my baptism I was asked if I would be comfortable giving a talk, I said sure no problem. Later when I got the call from the Bishop and was asked to speak on the role of the Holy… Continue reading

    The Role of the Holy Spirit – Sacrament Talk, April 2022
  • Always Remember Him – Relief Society Talk, July 2024

    We can “always remember him” by using liturgy and the traditional Christian calendar of holidays to create sacred time that keeps Christ at the center of our homes. Continue reading

    Always Remember Him – Relief Society Talk, July 2024
  • Understanding Purim

    Purim is the Jewish festival that happens in the early spring before the Holy Days of Passover, First Fruits, and the Feast of Weeks. Sometimes called the “Jewish Halloween” it is easy to think that there is not much more… Continue reading

    Understanding Purim
  • Lent

    Lent is a season of 40 days of preparation for the pinnacle event of the Christian year, Holy Week and Easter. Continue reading

    Lent
  • Stations of the Cross

    The Stations of the Cross is an ancient Christian devotional of meditating on the last hours of Christ’s life. Continue reading

    Stations of the Cross
  • Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday

    Before Lent begins there are two days of preparation for the season leading up to Easter. One day for celebration and the other for solemn reflection. Continue reading

    Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday
  • The Baptism of the Lord

    Shortly after Epiphany the western church observes a day memorializing the beginning of Christ’s ministry at his baptism by John. Continue reading

    The Baptism of the Lord
  • Why December 25?

    Why is Christmas on December 25? Was it a Christian appropriation of pagan festivals or was the day chosen proactively rather than as a reaction. Continue reading

    Why December 25?