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A Merciful Warning: What Prophets and Tornado Sirens Teach Us

October 25, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

A merciful warning is the best way I can describe both a tornado siren and the way the Lord often speaks through prophets. Tornadoes are at the top of my personal weather scare list. I’ve […]

Weeds are Feedback: Jacob 5 on Midday Stress and Discipleship

October 18, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Since moving to Texas, I’ve learned something humbling about lawns: weeds don’t wait. When I’m hyper-diligent—spraying, watching, staying on top of it—everything looks fine. But the second I’m less than diligent, it’s like the yard […]

Teach by the Spirit: Missionary Lessons & Revelation of Truth

October 10, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

In 1982, missionaries taught the lessons in a whole different ballgame than they do today. No apps, no videos, not even a cell phone in sight. The elders who taught me lugged around a binder […]

Finding the Truth in the Restored Gospel

October 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

I still remember the two missionaries who taught me about finding the truth in the restored gospel like it was yesterday. I’m still in contact with one of them on Facebook—Elder Tibbets. I smile calling […]

Heaven Isn’t Closed – Prophets, Peace, Restored Gospel

October 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

I didn’t set foot in a church until I was 17, but looking back, the message God was slowly teaching my heart was simple: heaven isn’t closed. Church just wasn’t on our family’s to-do list. […]

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 […]

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 […]