The Infinite (Un)fairness of Life

Life is obviously, horribly unfair. Unless…
Tears come as I write this now, 40 years afterward. I barely knew Kyle Hess, yet he changed my life from both sides of the veil of death. This is what happened and why it matters to all of us.

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Bullying at School or Church?

My father (a black belt) taught me how to handle bullying, but not the way you might think. Here is a Christ-centered approach. An old friend in Australia asked me recently about my children’s experiences with bullying in school, and whether it happens in LDS denominational schools. Our discussion started because of this tragic article (caution:…

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The Parable of the Teargas Grenade

Watching my father, I learned importance of teaching your children. He did this in a relaxed way in everyday conversation, more formally around the dinner table, and sometimes just by challenging us to think. My father’s command of words and ideas made for quick, memorable lessons. My favorite is the “Parable of the Teargas Grenade,” which he…

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