Category Archives: 2026 Essay

The Oxford English Dictionary defines “quid pro quo” as follows: “One thing (or action) in return or exchange for another; tit for tat.” It is plain that quid pro quo is the essence of justice: one should pay for that … Continue reading →

Easter, 15 April 2001 When I was a young student of the scriptures, I quickly learned the importance of having the Holy Ghost with us to do good, to do the work of the Lord. I virtually made emphasis on … Continue reading →

One of the things that makes it delightful to be a philosopher is the opportunity to look at the big picture. Let us share musings for a few minutes about the sweep of the way things really are as we … Continue reading →

Chauncey C. RiddleZion Institute for Children2 March 1996 How would you like to have the philosopher’s stone? It would turn everything to gold. Or would you like to find the fountain of youth, so that you would never be ill … Continue reading →

Chauncey C. RiddleOctober 1998 You may wonder about this title. It is common in the church to speak of “having” faith in Jesus Christ. But it is also common to hear people say that the faith that they have does … Continue reading →

C. C. Riddle, Jan. 1999 God is love. All those who truly worship God do so by learning to love others with the same pure love with which He loves us. This holy kind of love can be learned only … Continue reading →

POSSIBLE Christmas is a time to think deeply about Jesus Christ. 1.   What is the first Christ people worship? 2.   What is the second Christ which people revere? 3.   What is the third Christ which people focus on? 4.   What … Continue reading →

Chauncey C. RiddleDecember 1995 One of the big problems in the life of every human being is to figure out what is going on in this world. Until we have a clue as to the big picture, we cannot act … Continue reading →

One day many years ago I was crossing Amsterdam Avenue in New York City. It was noon, and armies of people were going in every direction. As I got to the middle of the street, I glanced up at the … Continue reading →