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Learning to Trust God with My Parents

August 30, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Learning to trust God with my parents has become one of the most personal parts of my discipleship. Both of my parents have passed away. They were sealed by proxy, and I’ve been sealed to […]

Hope After Losing a Parent: My Dad’s Death And a 50th Reunion

August 27, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

I was 17 when my dad left for a trip and never came back. He was killed by a drunk driver. For a long time, I carried a lot of anger. I was angry about […]

Eternal Family Reunion: Lessons For The Temple

August 23, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

An eternal family reunion popped into my head as I made my way to San Diego for my 50th high school reunion. Let’s be honest, high school reunions are basically a parade of name tags. […]

Old Testament Pep Talk Verses for Elders Quorum

August 16, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Even the Old Testament can be a powerful source of motivation for an Elders Quorum. These verses are full of the Lord’s plain-spoken calls to courage, mercy, and steady service—exactly what we’re trying to build […]

Quiet Missionary Work for the Socially Maxed Out

August 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

After 5 p.m., quiet missionary work is about all I have left in the tank. I spend my days talking to people—calls, meetings, follow-ups, the whole routine—and honestly, I enjoy it. But when the workday […]

Temple Reverence: What a Complicated Story Taught Me

August 5, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Temple reverence is one of those things that reminds me some stories just don’t fit into the neat little boxes we wish they would. They aren’t the classic “before and after” conversions, and you can’t […]

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 […]

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

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