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…

Brothers and Sisters—  The summer school holidays are officially here and with them come more freedom of schedule, flexibility of fun and attitudes of gratitude. This week also saw the publication of new guidelines for worship services from the First Presidency. If you haven’t seen it, the press release can be found at this link….

Sisters and Brothers – Last week, my son turned 10 years old. With the landmark backyard, social-distancing enhanced celebration over, the next day I decided he was ready to learn how to mow the lawn. We started with some of the appropriate warnings of using the machine — blades, gasoline, etc… — and then moved…

Sisters and Brothers – Again, I hope this message finds you doing well and in good spirits. In times of trial, I have been bolstered by the testimony and commitment to the gospel illustrated by Abinadi in the Book of Mormon. Despite being the only person to stand up to the misguided and wicked example…

Sisters and Brothers – I hope this week has brought with it a knowledge of the improved attitude that comes from looking upward (the F-35 flyover), the warmth of brighter days ahead (warmer weather and sunshine) and hope in the incremental improvement in our situation (the lifting of some suggested restrictions). While these are all…

Sisters and Brothers – For the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking about a phenomenon that I’ve seen in our ward and throughout our lives. It’s the ability for us to succor in times of strength and be succored in times of weakness. We are all weak at times and strong at times. The important…

Sisters and Brothers, Again, I open this letter with a sincere hope that you are all doing well and taking care of yourselves and others. This has been an inspiring season where we’re working to stay connected in a world that needs our physical disconnections. I am encouraged by the creative ministering efforts we’ve been…