Month: May 2026

Foundational Doctrine for a Modern Wilderness

Covenant Path

Baby Steps And The Plan of Salvation

May 31, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
In the 1991 movie What About Bob?, Bob Wiley (Bill Murray) is a bundle of fears, phobias, and neediness. He clings to his therapist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss), hoping someone else can steady his life. It’s a comedy—but tucked inside the jokes is a pretty gospel-friendly truth: real change usually comes through small, baby steps, especially when you keep moving […]
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Christlike Love Is Key To Ministering

May 30, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
I used to think about the priesthood mostly in terms of doing: performing ordinances, fulfilling assignments, and making sure the ward ran smoothly. And I still believe this strongly—ordinances and priesthood blessings are sacred, essential, and established by the Lord. But over time, I’ve realized there’s a real risk for me: I can start treating priesthood service like administration without […]
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About Gospel Discussion and Comparisons

May 25, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
The content on this website is for entertainment and faith-building discussion. Any comparisons made between movies, books, current events, or other media and the Gospel of Jesus Christ are personal commentary and illustrative only. This site is not an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and nothing here should be taken as doctrine, official interpretation, policy, revelation, or prophetic counsel. The […]
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Bob’s Oil Well

May 22, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
At the crossroads of U.S. Highway 70 and Texas Highway 70 in the small West Texas town of Matador, Texas, located in Motley County, you’ll find one of the state’s most memorable roadside landmarks: Bob’s Oil Well. It was once a busy service station, café, tourist stop, and local hangout. Today, it still stands as a reminder of the golden […]
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Matador, Texas

May 22, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Matador, Texas, located in Motley County, started as a small frontier settlement in the late 1800s and quickly became the heart of ranching in Northwest Texas. After becoming the county seat of Motley County in 1891, the town grew along with the famous Matador Ranch. Scottish investors founded the ranch in 1879, bringing jobs and business to the area and […]
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Motley County, Texas

May 21, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Located in the rolling plains of Northwest Texas, Motley County has a rich history deeply connected to ranching, frontier settlement, and the rugged spirit of the American West. The county was established in 1876 and organized in 1891. It was named in honor of Junius William Mottley, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence who died during the Texas […]