Book ‘Jesus CEO’ is full of treasures that surpass the material benefits

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jfrancis

I was in a business meeting and I spotted a book on my colleague’s desk that piqued my interest. It was called Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership (by Laurie Beth Jones, Hyperion, $15.99). I was so excited at … Read More

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We lose valuable time as we delay healing and forgiveness

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jfrancis

We’ve all experienced the healing effects of time and distance. When we are far removed from a painful situation, it is much easier for us to apply the principles of forgiveness and we experience the relief of doing so. I’ve … Read More

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The world around us is controlled by the evil one, but we are children of God

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jfrancis

I was impressed with an image I saw on the Internet that compared the characteristics of God and Satan. The image, produced by Life 107.1/96.1, a Christian radio station in West Des Moines, Iowa, compared God’s stilling voice to Satan’s … Read More

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The examples of others inspires personal power in me

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jfrancis

A woman who doesn’t have a husband taught me a profound lesson on Valentine’s Day when she asked me why I wasn’t out celebrating. My thoughts turned immediately to my sweetheart. Her words caused me to reflect very deeply about … Read More

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It’s never too late to take on challenges

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jfrancis

When my neighbor, Bonnie Call, listened to her inner calling and invited me for 2013 to take free violin lessons from her, I had no idea what she was offering.

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Serving others is always one way to deal with personal adversity

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jfrancis

We have all heard the saying that it takes walking in another’s footsteps to know what that person has been through. I have a friend who is financially stable who is fighting breast cancer. She talked to me about the pain and hardship … Read More

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A beautiful hymn of the Savior and son

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jfrancis

Playing constantly in my mind throughout the holiday season this year have been the words in a lullaby about the Mother Mary at the time Christ was born. I sang these words with my choir, The Wasatch Master Chorale, at … Read More

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There was pain, but also joy, when Emilie was laid to rest

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jfrancis

(Today begins Standard-Examiner journalist JaNae Francis’ start as the Standard-Examiner Eye of Faith blogger. Francis covers religion and faith issues for the Standard-Examiner. )I felt the pain of the family of Emilie Parker as they brought her body to Ogden … Read More

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Goodbye, truth will prevail

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Ryan Jenkins

This is my last post. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience writing about religion, principles of the gospel, the scriptures, current events, and sustaining and defending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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The pathetic saga of adultery

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Ryan Jenkins

“Whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away” (Proverbs 6:32–33).

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