My beloved mother, Elizabeth Cantu Lopez, passed from this life in July of 1976, and it came as a welcome release, for she had suffered much. When she was first hospitalized, to me was delegated the duty of informing mother that she had but six months to live. The cancer had spread. I was a …
Category Archives: Spiritual
It Is Its Own Best Witness
There are couple of things you didn’t know about the Book of Mormon: At a time when the divine message of the Holy Bible is under attack from many directions, the Book of Mormon is the world’s most important witness to the truth and divine origin of the Holy Bible. The purpose of the Book …
On My Honor, I Will Do My Best
In the encouragement of patriotism and love of country, is there any better program for boys than the Boy Scouts of America? Consider the values inherent in the Boy Scout Oath, and the potential impact on boys: “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, …
Parents, Great is Your Responsibility
“I have a deep and abiding faith in God and in His Son, Jesus Christ. The work I’m now engaged in is the most important cause in the world. It’s all-encompassing, it’s fulfilling, and it’s challenging. And I must do my best, because I have an accountability for this stewardship.” These are the words of …
The Language of Refined People
The English language properly used, uplifts and edifies. Properly spoken, it is the language of a refined people. Profanity, on the other hand, demonstrates a lack of civility, mental discipline, and maturity. Those employing it think it a sign of strength, when it is nothing of the kind. Said Paul, “Their throat is an …
To Know Him
In what is known as His great Intercessory Prayer, Jesus prayed, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” (John 17:3) It is one thing to know of Jesus Christ. It is quite another to KNOW Him. If we would reach that …
If We Would Be Clean
Desite the tumult and ugliness we hear about in the news, is not a clear conscience a blessing? Is it not wonderful to have peace of mind? A troubled conscience, on the other hand, comes from unresolved issues in our lives, issues which require repentance. There are addictions, and for those who would be free …
I Am an American
I’m an American. I am moved to tears when I hear songs of patriotism, such as the Star Spangled Banner, or when I see Old Glory pass, for I love the flag and what it stands for. I do not apologize for such, for I grew up with a mother who taught me to love …
That which we think
Our thoughts…in the end we become the sum of our thoughts. You cannot shake it; we become what we think. And we shall take that with us. Discipline is required, to control that which others cannot see. If our minds are filthy still, we shall go where filth is accepted, despite all the last minute …
We Go On
Does the way seem hard? is our burden too heavy? Does life seem unfair? We read: “Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said…’bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success.” (Alma 26:27, The Book of Mormon, another testament …