I was reading through Mosiah some time ago, and read again of Alma as he first believed the words of Abinadi, and then began to teach others the gospel. As I read I was 
struck by the wording used by Alma as he taught the people. The passage in chapter 18 of Mosiah is well known as it relates what we often refer to as some of the covenants we make in baptism, but two things struck me which I hadn’t noticed before Continue reading
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A Chosen Witness
Last year I was asked to write something as part of a Church Easter programme. My task
was to write as if I were the Apostle James, watching Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The writing below is the outcome of that effort. Although I tried hard to use the scriptural account from the New Testament gospels as the starting point, it is of course a work of fiction, but is how I imagine one of the Apostles might relate the events of that evening.
How grateful I am that we have witnesses both past and present. Continue reading
Night’s Reminders
As we start this Easter week I post the poem below, in which I do my best to sum up some of my feelings about what happened during that week so long ago. The central act of eternity began on the Thursday night, and so the poem concentrates on that evening.
As I ponder the events of that evening, I imagine the night being very still, with stars shining – the universe itself almost holding its breath Continue reading
When Our Preparations are not Enough
In my last post I talked about how Joseph’s brothers were given a second chance. They 
had acted in the most appalling way when they sold their younger brother Joseph and then deceived their father. Having then lived with the consequences of their actions for more than 20 years, they were placed in an almost identical situation, as a test to determine whether they had changed. Continue reading
Of Second Chances and Forgiveness
The story of Joseph, son of Jacob (Israel) is one of the better-known ones from the Old Testament. Eldest son of his father’s beloved Rachel, Joseph was consequently apparently doted on, which led to resentment from his older brothers, which in turn led to his being sold into slavery and ending up in Egypt.
Joseph must have been an incredibly talented man, for everywhere he went he ended up being placed in positions of authority. Continue reading
A Mother’s Love
Today is Mother’s Day in the UK. In the LDS Church we place a high value on families, and I am fortunate to have been born to two loving parents, including a mother who has taught me patience and compassion, and who I always knew throughout my growing up years would always be there for me. I know that sadly not all children can say the same. I don’t know why I was fortunate to have been born in such a loving family, but I am grateful nonetheless. Continue reading
Power Through Time
Some of my colleagues at work and I were discussing the other day what superpower we would like if we had the option to choose one. I don’t know how the conversation started, but it was the end of the day, and I think we all were going home with a lot of work outstanding Continue reading
Seeing Colours and Feeling Pains
You may have heard of a condition called Synesthesia. It’s been known about for some 
time and at its simplest level, is a mixing of the senses. The word comes from the Greek words “syn” (together) and “aesthesia” (sensation). It is a conscious experience in which the stimulation of one of the senses results in the feeling of a different one. Continue reading
Shaping History
I like this quote from Elder Holland. It causes me to ask myself the questions, how am I different after Continue reading
My Eternal Valentine
On Valentine’s Day today I think, of course, of my wife of nearly 20 years. I can hardly believe our wedding day was quite so long ago, but thus goes the quick march of time.
I’ve also been thinking Continue reading
All Things Witness 