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Morally Grey Thinking vs Temple Covenants for Priesthood Holders

October 4, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

I walked past a sign in a bookstore that read: “Member of the morally grey book club.” My first reaction was pretty blunt: that’s sad. Not because stories can’t be complex, but because morally grey […]

It Costs More Faith Than It’s Worth: D&C 84 Priesthood

October 1, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Have you ever noticed how certain catchphrases seem to multiply at work or among your friends? In my office, we get the usual motivational classics: “teamwork makes the dream work,” “there is no I in […]

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 […]

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 […]