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Priesthood Seasons: When God’s Timing Shapes Stewardship

August 2, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

I’ve always given the Old Testament a little less (well, maybe a lot) attention than the rest of the scriptures. I’m not totally sure why, but I usually blame it on my Isaiahophobia. Because let’s […]

What a Nakiri Knife Teaches Me About Spiritual Transformation

July 26, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

I collect Japanese nakiri knives. They aren’t as flashy as other knives—no wild curves or sharp points here. A nakiri is all about being practical. It has a straight edge and a tall blade, perfect […]

“Thus Saith the Lord” Today

July 19, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

The phrase “thus saith the Lord” first jumped out at me while I was reading 1 Kings and 2 Kings. I had seen it before, but this time it kept popping up, almost as if […]

History of Prairie Skyscrapers

July 16, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

If you drive across the flat Texas Panhandle, you will notice giant concrete towers sticking out like sore thumbs. Locals call them “Prairie Skyscrapers.” Today, most look completely abandoned. What on earth is their story? […]

Church Should Feel Like Home

July 12, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

The other day, I drove past a local church, and their sign made me hit the brakes: “Church Should Feel Like Home.” At first, I found myself nodding and thinking, “Yes, absolutely.” Then my very […]

Why True Remembrance Demands Movement

July 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

“And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer… that ye must build your foundation” (Helaman 5:12). In the scriptures, remember is rarely passive. It’s not “think a nice […]

Have a Blessed Day (and How I’m Learning to Mean It)

July 7, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

When I moved from California to the Texas Panhandle nearly six years ago, I expected a few surprises. What I didn’t expect was how openly folks here share their faith. People talk about Jesus at […]

The Roots of Littlefield: A Railway and Ranching Legacy

July 6, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Littlefield sits right in the heart of the Llano Estacado, where the West Texas spirit runs deep. Back in July 1901, Major George Washington Littlefield—a generous Texas businessman—bought the southern part of the old XIT […]

"Be of Good Courage, and He shall Strengthen Your Heart" - Psalms 31:24

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