Category Archives: 2026 Essay

1 February 2017 One of the very important commandments God gave Adam and Eve when they were placed in the Garden of Eden was to “be happy.” They were not told to do it if it were convenient, or if … Continue reading →

28 May 2014 The Cause of Christ The cause of Christ in the earth is the cause of human happiness. Humans are not happy under all circumstances. There are immutable laws of happiness built in to the nature of social … Continue reading →

23 May 2017 “The glory of God is intelligence, or in other words, light and truth.” (D&C 93:36) Truth is knowledge of things as they really are, were, and will be. But even greater than truth is light. Light is … Continue reading →

After many years of teaching in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and at Brigham Young University I have sometimes lamented that the best kept secret in the Church is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I say this … Continue reading →

October 2017 In 2 Nephi 2:25 we read the following: “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.” Then we read in D&C 101:36 “Wherefore, fear not even unto death; for in this world … Continue reading →

In the course of a religious discussion a lady was asked if she believed in infant baptism. “Believe it? I’ve seen it!” she exclaimed. This anecdote reflects a problem about truth for many people. Is truth what ought to be … Continue reading →

11 May 2019amended 18 May 2019 The core of living the Gospel of Jesus Christ is to act always in faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus Christ is to trust Jesus Christ in all things and willingly and gladly … Continue reading →

The Riddle Family is in Utah and the west because of the Gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ. What are they? The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is a simple message. It is: The Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading →

29 January 2020 Most Christians are grateful to have a Savior who will save them. But most of them understand that the Savior saves them from something, from death and from hell. And that saving comes in the next life. … Continue reading →

I ask you to think with me about the Fall of Adam and Eve. When you think about that Fall, do you lament that event, or do you rejoice in the fact that it happened? If you do not already … Continue reading →