Archive for the ‘Life Notes’ Category

Mormon Families: Tribute to the Hafens

Last night, my daughter and I spent a good part of the evening at Dave and Fran Hafens–beautiful family. I met them while living with Bruce and Marie Hafens’ family for four years in the late 80s, early 90s. Dave is a kind, understated, deep, disciple and practitioner in American Fork. Fran is [...]


Please Act Now: Vermont Could Adopt Same-Gender Marriage Legislatively

Dear Friends,
If we don’t act now, by the end of the week, Vermont could become the first state to adopt same-sex marriage legislatively — without a court order hanging over their heads.
We need two things from you today. It’ll only take about 5 minutes, but your action could make the difference for marriage, not just [...]


Who Mormons Are: Truths about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mormons are members of the Lord’s Church, which is called after His name and which the Savior leads and directs through a living prophet: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mormons (Latter-day Saints) represent 13 million diverse individuals globally who love the Savior and preach His gospel, as He personally taught it while on [...]


Live Blog from Pro-Family Convention 2009

I’m sitting in the Larry Miller Salt Lake Community College Auditorium, listening to speakers presenting as part of the Eagle Forum’s pro-family convention.
I came in on the tail end of Dave Jorgensen’s address regarding the current state of our economy as it relates to constitutional issues.
Dave is the organizer of the semi-annual Newquist Breakfast, which [...]