Category Archives: Thoughts and Insights

Here are some notes from my comments at Stake Conference: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is simple. We teach: Faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ Repentance Baptism Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost Enduring to the End This morning … Continue reading →

Here are the notes from my training today about The Work of the Ministry. Super MLC 11 May 2018                                            … Continue reading →

I happened across this post, written more than 3 years ago, as I contemplated leaving my home and family to come to Yakima.  I figured right.  The reverse is now true.  The sad achy feeling is returning. Posted onJanuary 10, … Continue reading →

#FEEDtheFIFTY and Obedience Zone Conferences 30 Jan-2 Feb 2018 Our obedience assures us of the blessings the Lord desires to give us, not necessarily what WE desire. #FEEDtheFIFTY should be a springboard to sustained and even improved obedience well beyond … Continue reading →

Elaine Dalton (BYU Speeches, 15 Jan 2013) Today we stand at the beginning of a brand-new year—part of an epic journey here in mortality. As we approach this clean, fresh page of our lives, unmarred and unspoiled, we have before … Continue reading →

Here are the notes from my training this week in our zone conferences. Taking the Plunge There are about 60 new missionaries in our mission right now.  It’s interesting to watch old missionaries leave us, bold, strong and confident, and the … Continue reading →

Today in our MLC, I shared some thoughts on being a tool in the hands of the Lord.  As I read the piece below, I asked each to make 2 lists–one of how someone else was a tool, and second, … Continue reading →

From Hermana Bangerter: Dear Sister Lewis, I have composed a brief overview of the wonderful experience I had with Hermana Cluff and our family history. Lydia Knight was my fifth-great grandmother through my mother’s side. She was taught from the … Continue reading →