Sermons of the Heart
Thoughts on life and my God by an engineer, a dad, and a simple son of God.
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- every 32 days
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2013
The Power of "One"
I was driving home a few days ago and listening to the radio. Ever since the last political election cycle, I have to admit that I listen to more talk on the radio than music. As hard as I've tried t…
Fri 14 Jun 2013
Fear Not
Happy Hobbit-days! Merry Middle Earth-mas!
Honestly, I’m not sure what the appropriate holiday greeting should be. But I offer it nonetheless as we celebrate a momentous holiday today. For eight lon…
Thu 13 Dec 2012
Thanksgiving of Thanksfeeling
Beep. Beep.
My wristwatch marks the hour and my eyes snap open. Prior to today, I didn't know it was possible to sleep while standing up. I guess I wouldn't call that sleeping. Dozing? Yes. Who wo…
Mon 19 Nov 2012
Of You it is Required
This is the country: The United States of America. It’s a country of crime. Nearly three hundred and twelve million people live here. Eighteen percent of them are between the ages of five and sixteen…
Tue 21 Aug 2012
Be Thou Humble
I can't understand it. I have accomplished so much in just over 30 short years. Though I wasn't high school valedictorian, I was "Star of the Week" in 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 5th grade. …
Tue 24 Jul 2012
Becoming a Man
One of the joys of being a part of a church with a lay clergy is that ordinary members of the congregation, or ward as we call it, are given assignments or responsibilities, or as we refer to them “c…
Mon 11 Jun 2012
What Manner of Men? Part 2: Shine On!
So for my monthly installment of Sermons of the Heart, this month I chose to give out a car to drive my point home. What thought is so important that I’d gift a set of brand new wheels when I’m still…
Thu 31 May 2012
What Manner of Men? Part 1 - Snipe That Type!
Johnny: Hey everybody—it’s time for your favorite game show! It’s time for SNIPE THAT TYPE! (cue theme music) And here is your computerized cyborg, your digitized drone, your automated android of a h…
Tue 22 May 2012
Dear Uncle Sam
Dear Uncle,Yesterday was April 17. This was a very important day for our nation. And of course you know why... yesterday was your annual payday! You worked hard all year; you kept us safe; you put in…
Thu 19 Apr 2012
Surgeon of Surgeons
Not too long ago, in response to a witty work-related tip that I sent out to our sales force, I received some humorous feedback asking if I’d ever considered screenwriting. My response to the sales r…
Sat 31 Mar 2012
To My Love
But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,Who is already sick and pale with griefThat thou, her maid, art far …
Tue 14 Feb 2012
The Faith of an Engineer
Believe. What a powerful word, especially at this time of year when we turn our hearts to the Savior of the World in celebration of the advent of his miraculous life. We sing Noel and Hallelujah in p…
Wed 28 Dec 2011
Is it I?...It is I!
Last night, I had the privilege of playing in a concert with Jenny Oaks Baker, one of the more renowned violinists in the country. We played through her most recent album, Wish Upon a Star - a Tribut…
Mon 19 Sep 2011
A Symphony of Song
Every Pioneer Day, I yearn for that magical, inspired feeling that comes when I turn my heart to those who went before me--those who sacrificed so that I can today enjoy the blessings of the gospel, …
Mon 25 Jul 2011
Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd
When I was engaged to be married, I was first introduced to off-road recreation by my soon-to-be in-laws. In Utah, we called it four wheeling. In my fiancé’s family they called it “quadding”. Whateve…
Sun 15 Aug 2010
Is Anybody There? Does Anybody Care?
Is anybody there? Does anybody care? Does anybody see what I see?I see fireworks! I see the pageant and pomp and parade.I hear the bells ringing out; I hear the cannons roar; I see Americans - all Am…
Wed 07 Jul 2010
Praise to the Men
In driving to Michigan late last night, I spent three hours with church history scholars Susan Easton Black and Truman Madsen remembering the legacy of a man who was instrumental in bringing about a …
Mon 28 Jun 2010
The Talent
I ask you to take a moment and think back upon the Christmas seasons of your childhood. Can you remember a specific year when Santa Clause hit a home run or even a grand slam? A year when he knew tha…
Sun 30 May 2010
Hero of Heroes
I was born of royal lineage in a time of political upheaval and turmoil among my people. I have many names, special names given to represent my purpose and calling in life. My parentage was part-Cele…
Mon 19 Apr 2010
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