TheDiscipleMD A few years ago I was in charge of our church youth softball tournament. It is always enjoyable to play but that year was made more so by having the Stake President participate. He and I are old teammates from many years ago and share a love of the game. The next day he sent me a […]
Archive for October, 2019

Why Does The Simple Phrase, “I Love You,” Evoke Such Universal Joy?


TheDiscipleMD “What is it about true love that touches every heart? Why does the simple phrase “I love you” evoke such universal joy? Men give various reasons, but the real reason is that every person who comes to earth is a spirit son or daughter of God. Since all love emanates from God, we are […]

The God Of Hope!


TheDiscipleMD Going to the funeral of a loved one is a sobering thing. One who was so alive, now lies peacefully but silently in a coffin. Last week on the drive to work, I reflected, again, on the inevitable separation from loved ones that awaits me. I must admit that I came to tears. It […]

I Hope I Can Be The Man You Still Are!


TheDiscipleMD My father-in-law passed away last week.I wrote of him over two years ago in a post entitled: “WITH GRACIOUS HONOR!” I wrote: “He is now up in age. I first spoke to him on the phone. It was a tense moment, asking him for his daughter’s hand! It was 1978 and he had never […]