It is easy to become frustrated by all of the commercialization, the crowds, the earlier and earlier appearance of decorative trinkets sold in stores. One might think that Jesus has been completely forgotten—at least to those who don’t make it a point to remember. But the fact is that Jesus’ birth over 2000 years ago [...]

Have you ever had a hard week that just leaves you tired and discouraged? That has been my week (maybe even month or year). I keep telling myself it has got to get better. No doubt we’ve been blessed and somehow we just keep getting by. I woke up early this morning and had some [...]

Sunday morning at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City was an amazing experience. First, it was visually breath-taking with the set pieces, decorations, dancers in the aisles, bells, stained glass windows, the orchestra, etc. Then to hear Natalie Cole sing the Holly and the Ivy was wonderful. I have never appreciated that song until [...]