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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]