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Cinnamon Rolls for the Soul: A Funny General Conference Tradition

September 28, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

Cinnamon rolls have become the unofficial Ebenezer of General Conference weekend in many homes. They’re like a sweet little “stone of help” that reminds us to pause, remember the Lord’s goodness, and get ready to […]

Quiet priesthood power: He-Man Lessons for EQ Service

September 27, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

I recently watched the new live-action Masters of the Universe movie. As usual, my brain started looking for a gospel connection. This time, He-Man got me thinking about quiet priesthood power. The older I get, […]

Church Is My Infirmary – Finding Strength in Sacrament Meeting

September 24, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

When I was a kid and my dad was in the Navy, getting sick meant a trip to the infirmary. Even now, just hearing that word brings back a whole scene: plain rooms, everything running […]

Scripture-Shaped Ministering: “Men of a Sound Understanding”

September 20, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Lately, I keep coming back to this phrase: scripture-shaped ministering. I’ll admit it—I’m a word nerd. I love digging into words, not just what they mean now, but where they started and how they’ve changed […]

Moroni 10:4 And Real Intent

September 17, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Not long ago, I sat down with a young couple who are honestly trying to figure out if the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church are true, and our conversation kept circling back to […]

A Chariots of Fire Priesthood Perspective

September 13, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Whenever I think of Chariots of Fire, I picture those determined runners and remember what it feels like to chase after something bigger than myself. The movie makes training look almost magical—like if you just […]

9/11 Peace in Christ

September 11, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

“We join with others in prayers that the Savior’s peace and love will comfort and guide us all through this difficult time.” — First Presidency (statement, Sept. 11, 2001) “Rather, let us be friendly and […]

How to Help Your Ministering Brothers Succeed

September 6, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

“You’re not just someone to be ministered to—you’re also a disciple who can help your ministering brothers succeed by welcoming them, communicating real needs, and giving them a real relationship to work with.” That sentence […]