“…lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not…”
Posted in LDS Theology, Science and Religion on Oct 3rd, 2010
The more I understand truths in science and truths in religion, the fewer apparent contradictions I see. Sometimes, by comparing truths in these areas, we see stunning parallels and hints of eternal realities undergirding our existence. Disclaimer: I’m not trying to prove religion by appealing to science. That would just as absurd as trying to [...]
Posted in LDS Theology, Missions on Jan 18th, 2009
During that time and beyond, I began to feel the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. It was truly as Nephi said, “If ye will enter in by the way and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show you all things what ye should do.” (2 Ne 32:5.) I literally had it given to me, at the very moment, what should be said in difficult interpersonal relationships, or when approaching someone about the gospel. A power far, far beyond my own flowed into my life.
The flip side of that was that when I began to veer off the path, even slightly, I could immediately feel it. If my humility wasn’t quite right before the Lord, I would feel uncomfortable inside. If I persisted I could feel the Spirit begin to grieve and want to leave, taking the tremendous peace with him that he had brought to my life….
Posted in LDS Theology, Science and Religion on May 12th, 2008
Years ago, while strolling across the BYU campus with a non-religious co-worker, I mentioned that I had majored in physics there and loved the sciences. Her reply betrayed a prejudice that I think is widespread today. “I imagine it must have been hard for you to be religious and study science at the same time.” [...]
Posted in Family, Genealogy, LDS Theology, Science and Religion, Technology on Apr 14th, 2008
Though I rode the train many times on my mission to Brisbane, Australia, I could never shake my fear of stepping into the wrong car and going the wrong direction. Feel the same way? Let me explain where I think this blog is headed in the months just ahead: Dating vs. Courting. We struggled with [...]