Uplifting music by Jonathan Max Mueller

Endless Love

The Most Godlike Action

Some thoughts from Elder Jenkins: "If God's work is in the salvation of mankind on this Earth, why did He create the universe?I think that the universe, even the night sky, has inspired man from the beginning, and filled him with questions, which has caused him to stretch forth his efforts to find answers. The …

Behold, he is feeding thy horses

Chapter 17 of Alma in the Book of Mormon begins an account of the Nephite sons of Mosiah, a group of young missionaries. Having previously lived a life of sin and partying, they were converted unto the Lord and became righteous. Their father Mosiah was King over the land, meaning that they were natural heirs …

Inner Peace

The 12 Symptoms of Inner Peace by Dr. Jeff Rockwell: A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experiences.An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.A loss of interest in judging self.A loss of interest in judging others.A loss of interest in conflict.A loss of interest in interpreting the actions …

The Most Important Day of Your Life

A significant emotional event is waiting to happen... today. Do you remember what you were doing on this date last year? Or on this date in 2010? Probably not. I hardly remember what I had for breakfast last week. So, what would make today so memorable? Today could be the day you start doing that …

Imperfect Patience

The Book of Mormon tells about the sons of Mosiah in Alma 17. These young men rejected their rights to the kingdom and instead went around to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. There was nothing particularly special about them, they were just diligent men with a sound understanding of the Spirit. For over 14 …

The Science Behind Satan

The following are thoughts from long-time Sons of Helaman General and now missionary, Elder Eli Jenkins. Satan, if observed carefully, can be found everywhere in our life. Not just this, but in our head specifically. One of his tactics is making latter day people think the influence of Satan is mostly or solely outside your …

What Ifs and Hand Grenades

What if our obedience is not so much to convince God that we're worthy, but rather to convince ourselves that we're worthy? What if the Word of Wisdom is not so much about what we can't drink, but rather how much we can learn self-control? What if the Atonement could be used multiple times a …

The Mourning After

Sigh. Another sin, another setback. You can almost hear the pen of Heaven etch it onto the list of endless transgressions you've committed. Sound familiar? It does to me. That gooey, quicksandish feeling is one of the devil's effective tranquilizers. However, in this case, it only lasts but a second. There you sit, or rather, …