Category: Bishopric

Brothers and Sisters— Have you ever looked at rope? We often think of rope as a singular item, but it is traditionally made from twisting long strands of fiber together into a single length. Twisting the strands not only keeps them together, but more evenly distributes tension among the individual strands. This process brings to…

Sisters and Brothers— Earlier this week, I went for a bike ride on the river trail. It was a ride I have made dozens of times. It is a non-stop, 10-mile loop from my house, to the trail and, eventually, to Canyon View Park near Spanish Oaks Golf Course. This time, however, the bike seemed…

Brothers and sisters – I’ve been thinking about the phrase “don’t get to” a lot the last few months. With my daughter, Kate, graduating from high school in May, it seemed like that was part of every conversation she had for a few weeks. “Oh no, you don’t get to have a Prom.” “You don’t…

Sisters and Brothers – “The morning breaks, the shadows flee.” (“The Morning Breaks,” Hymn No. 1) This has long been a favorite hymn of mine for a few reasons. First, the song reminds me of the love God has for His children in these latter days, evidenced by the restoration of the gospel and its…

Brothers and sisters – As we celebrate a week full of family, food and love of country, I am reminded of the many blessings that we all enjoy including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I am especially grateful for the chance that each of us has to move forward with the pursuit of…

Sisters and Brothers— I love you all and hope you’ve had a great week. And happy Father’s Day to all of the good men in our lives. As I think on my own father, I think of his current favorite role of doting grandfather who did his best in his earlier years to teach six…

Brothers and Sisters – Sorry for the late-notice message this week. I am excited for another Sabbath day and to get to see another one-third of you this week. I hope you are all being safe and looking forward to the day when we can all meet together again. I hope you all enjoyed getting…

Sisters and Brothers — Our first attempt at returning one-third of the ward back to sacrament was a success! It was great for me and the other members of the bishopric to see faces we haven’t been able to see for weeks. The Spirit was strong as priesthood holders took their stewardship seriously, carefully preparing,…

Brothers and Sisters — I hope you’re all doing well and have enjoyed a good week in all aspects of your life. I pray that the Lord’s Spirit is lifting your hearts even as the world seems to be more and more heartbreaking. However, even as the world seems darkest, God can fill our hearts,…

Sisters and Brothers— I’m excited to be writing to you under these circumstances. We have been authorized to resume adapted church meetings in the chapel starting next Sunday, May 31, 2020. Before I get into the details of the worship services plan, please understand that it is not necessary for anyone to attend church meetings…