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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 […]

The He Ain’t Heavy Gospel Message

September 3, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

I spend a lot of time driving, taking back roads through West Texas and heading up into the Panhandle. There is a certain effect produced by those long stretches of highway—particularly when classic rock music […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]