An invitation that is born of our love for others and for the Lord Jesus Christ and our desire for the happiness of these friends and family members will never be seen as offensive or judgmental.
Mental Health
Latter Dad Saint Blog- A New School Year
A new school year is upon us. In our house, this will be the last time all of our kids go back to school together. As hard as it is to believe, Levi is a senior. These last 12 years have gone by incredibly fast. In 2010 when Levi began kindergarten, 2023 felt like an … Continue reading Latter Dad Saint Blog- A New School Year
Ag State of Mind Episode 142 – Debby Despain – Mindfulness
https://videopress.com/v/RUXzHf3W?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In mental health circles, mindfulness is becoming a very popular approach to tackling acute issues. I know in my life, practicing mindfulness has been so important to me being my best self This past Independence Day weekend I had the fortune to set down with Debby DeSpain and chat about mindfulness. We talked about … Continue reading Ag State of Mind Episode 142 – Debby Despain – Mindfulness
My Father’s Day Present
Keri and the boys bought me a Blackstone for Father's Day. What an incredible present. I've been wanting one for some time now and they graciously obliged. They gave it to me about two weeks early and we have been putting it to use ever since. But that isn't my true Father's Day gift. My … Continue reading My Father’s Day Present
Latter-Dad Saint Blog: Reflecting on the start of my conversion
I'm now proudly sober and will never miss an opportunity to speak up and advocate for it.
Latter Dad Saint Blog: Taking Emotion Out of Decisions
If you want to determine the nature of anything, entrust it to time: when the sea is stormy, you can see nothing clearly.
Latter Dad Saint Blog – Can We Find Joy in Suffering?
No matter how miserable the trials and suffering we go through in this life, Jesus is right there with us. He manifests himself through the Spirit, but also through the love and support of friends, family members, and community. Jesus is there even in the suffering.
Latter Dad Saint Blog – Casual or Careful
This made me reflect on how I live the Gospel and the state of the world today. Am I swerving my heavy load to appease the opinions and ways of the world... or am I taking the right approach and protecting the heavy load I carry despite going against the ways and opinions of the world.
Latter Dad Saint Blog: Why I Believe in God
That's how I know God is real. It's becoming ever more popular to not believe in God. I'll admit, sometimes it seems like a very abstract existence. However, when situations like this happen I cannot deny His existence.
Latter-Dad Saint Blog: Believe Me, There Are Easier Ways
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of being on my friend Vance Crowe's podcast. We chatted about mental health, cattle, pharmacy, and raising a herd of kids during the pandemic. However, one topic he brought up really caught me off guard. He wanted to talk about my life as a member of the … Continue reading Latter-Dad Saint Blog: Believe Me, There Are Easier Ways