Tag: charity
Why I’m Falling for Greece (and the Rest of Europe)
I’m falling for Greece–both literally and figuratively, as I’ll explain. In fact, I’m falling for much of Europe. I’m so impressed with the kindness of the people we met there…
General Conference and Immigration
I’ve been deeply touched by the emphasis on service to refugees being advocated by the Church during this recent General Conference. Related to that was the message from Elder Donald…
Inspired By a Technical Suport Call–Will Miracles Never Cease?
Often when I’m calling customer service, especially for technical support issues with computer or software trouble, the call is frustrating and often a painful waste of time. I often encounter…
Shanghai’s Disastrous New Year’s Eve Stampede: The Unintended Consequences of Giving Foolishly
Nearly 40 people died last night in a tragic stampede in Shanghai, just a short walk from the Bund Center where I work. To the right is a photo of…
LDS Family Takes on a Giant Risk and Rescues a Troubled Young Lady
So far it looks like a real miracle underway, an amazing story of rescuing a lost soul. A young lady in a broken family who just turned 18 had been…
The Nudge of an Irritating Line Jumper
Here in the Shanghai International District of the Church, our District President, Stephen W. Dyer, shared an interesting experience in his recent remarks at District Conference. He confessed that one…
Giving
This beautiful 3-minute video from Thailand should be viewed while recalling the words of King Benjamin, who taught that we are all beggars before God. (Mosiah 4:19 in the Book…
From a Tiny Village in China: A Thank You to Foreign Friends
I’d like to introduce you to the most self-reliant people I have ever met. Noble people who have a message to some of my readers and friends: “Thank you for…
The Unintended Consequences of Giving Money
Money is one of the most welcome gifts and one of the most useful things to give people, especially those who need it. But giving money sometimes fails to help…
Brazil, Take a Bow!
Brazil, take a bow! That’s what went through my head when I looked at this photo I just took while in Brazil last week with my wife. This egret was…
