The Wyatt family has united their faith and courage to triumph over muscular dystrophy in unexpected ways. Continue reading »
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Rescuing The Injured
I’d like to introduce you to George Patrick O’Neil, a man who rescues birds, and people. Continue reading »
Media Getting Mormon Savvy
News stories, social media, late night TV, YouTube, pop-culture, the arts and entertainment world…you name it, “Mormon” is there. I have been noticing a general trend in the quality and tone. It’s getting better. Much better. Continue reading »
Regional Conference for Davis County, Utah
Enjoy a summary of the LDS Regional Conference for Davis County Utah – including special speakers Elder Bowen, Sister Burton, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Continue reading »
“Have I Done Any Good?” Music Video Celebrates Service
The wonderfully talented Alex Boyé and former American Idol Carmen Rasmusen have teamed up to create a fun new take on a favorite Mormon hymn Continue reading »
Faith Is Like A Little Seed
On Saturday I gathered up the family and we planted our garden! . . . The Children’s Song “Faith” came to mind, which says: “Faith is like a little seed. If planted it will grow!” {NEW VIDEO!} Continue reading »
I Sing and Sing and Sing and Sing…
…and sing, and sing….you get the idea!! I have been doing a LOT of singing lately! And, I’m going to be doing a lot more. This little primary children’s song has been running over and over in my head non-stop the past few days. I thought I’d “share the love” and put together a little … Continue reading »
Using Our Simple Gifts and Talents
Today I’ve been thinking about gifts and talents. A wise man once said: “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” . . . Continue reading »
Bourne Meets Vivaldi on a Train
An epic new video you don’t want to miss! Continue reading »
The Story of Jesus: “Too Improbable Not To Be True”
A 3-DVD series entitled “The Story of Jesus” was newly released for mass distribution in America by Excel Entertainment (LDSFILMS). This major production is not a Mormon film, but was co-produced by Jimmy Osmond, a famous american singer/businessman, and Mormon… Continue reading »
Earth Day Surprise Sunset
God decided to end Earth Day with a special surprise! Continue reading »
The Garden Experiment Begins
Today our family “garden experiment” officially began! I have learned first hand that gardening is not for the faint of heart. Here are photos and a detailed description of the event. Continue reading »
Jehovah’s Witness At the Bus Stop
It was just another typical morning, as I stood at the bus stop waiting for my day to begin…but soon I would realize I was having one of those rare and unexpected “human interaction moments” Continue reading »
Gardening: I’ve Run Out Of Excuses
I was recently invited (by my boss, no less) to go in on a community garden plot with her this year. . . I’ve been put into the (rather uncomfortable) position of having thoroughly run out of excuses, and I realize I must repent of my slothful ways. Continue reading »
Becoming “Alive Inside” With Music
A new documentary entitled “Alive Inside: The Story of Music and Memory” is generating a lot of excitement. The film follows a social-worker named Dan Cohen as he experiments with bringing iPods to a nursing home with patients suffering from severe memory loss (including Alzheimer disease) . . . The stunning results are nothing short of miraculous! Continue reading »
An Easter Story: Heaven Is Here
Once again we are celebrating Easter. Today is a chance to contemplate the meaning of Life and Death. Hope, and Miracles. Continue reading »
Muk Band Member Wins Best Director Emmy
Fans of the American-turned-Cambodian rock band sensation “Muk” will be excited to learn that trumpet player/singer A. Todd Smith (affectionately known as “Smiit” in Cambodia) was awarded this years prestigious “Best Director” Student Emmy! Continue reading »
Easter Video: He Is Risen!
As you watch this latest installment from the Life of Christ Bible Videos, I invite you to ponder what the Savior means to all humanity—and especially to you personally. And then share the good news! Continue reading »
LDS General Conference Sunday: Don’t Judge, Strengthen Family, Pray Always
There were Rainy skies and colder temperatures on Sunday April 1, 2012 in Salt Lake City. But, inside the Conference Center we felt the warm glow of fellowship during the final two sessions of the 182nd Semi-Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here is a brief recap based on some of my own random notes from Sunday’s sessions Continue reading »
Happiness On Monday – Steve and Jackie Chan
Watching this new video is guaranteed to fill up your happiness bucket today! Continue reading »
LDS General Conference Saturday: Family, Faith, Atonement (and David Archuleta)
It was a beautiful day in Salt Lake City for the opening sessions of the 182nd General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Getting To Know The First Presidency
In just 4 days The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its 182nd Semi-Annual General Conference! (March 31-April1, 2012) Today we are going to get to know a little more about the leadership of the Church, focusing on the First Presidency. Continue reading »
Why Hunger Games Frightens Me
There is currently a huge frenzy taking place in our nation that cannot be ignored. It’s called HUNGER GAMES. I’m scared, and I think you should be, too. Continue reading »
Easter Song “The Miracle” From Shawna Edwards
I am so excited to share with you the video release of a brand new Easter Song entitled “The Miracle” by my friend Shawna Edwards, a gifted Mormon musician and composer. Readers may remember Shawna’s stunning Christmas Song “Do You Have Room?” (if not, be sure to watch that video, too!) Today, Shawna has added another musical masterpiece that bears testimony of Jesus Christ’s love for each and every one of us. . . Continue reading »
Mormon Volunteerism Highlighted in New Study – LDS Newsroom
As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) continues to receive heightened media attention, a new study focuses on the generous charitable donations and volunteerism of active Latter-day Saints in the United States. . . . Continue reading »
Let’s Review Highlights from October Conference
In just 9 days The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold their next Semi-Annual General Conference. In order to better prepare for the upcoming Conference, I suggest that we review excerpts of messages from our previous General Conference. Continue reading »
Half A Million, and Counting!
This morning the Mormon Soprano blog surpassed 500,000 visits! WOW!! I wish I could adequately extend my thanks to each and every one of you, and do so in your native language, beacuse you are a very diverse group!…It’s been a fascinating journey… Continue reading »
You’re Invited! Please Come
In 10 days The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its General Conference, and YOU are invited! The conference is FREE, and it’s open and available to all the world. In this post, you will find your official invitation, and a list of many ways to attend, watch and listen. Continue reading »
We Listen To A Prophet’s Voice
In 11 days The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold it’s 182nd Semi-Annual General Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. . . This is my first in a series of posts to help us prepare for another marvelous General Conference. The feelings of love and joy for the blessing and opportunity we have to listen to a living prophet of God is captured well in the words of one of our hymns, “We Listen To A Prophet’s Voice”. Continue reading »
