Category: Family
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The Christmas Spirit
Intentionally focusing on the true meaning of Christmas draws us to Christ I must admit, I’ve been struggling with this a bit this year. I’ve had a lot on my mind these last few days and have been feeling discouraged about what I see going on in the world. I’ve been concerned with the reaction…
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Wait on the Lord
Patience is an interesting quality. It has been described as “the capacity to endure delay, trouble, opposition, or suffering without becoming angry, frustrated, or anxious.” Most people know that they need to learn to be patient but when it comes down to learning to be patient it is often more difficult than it seems it…
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The Business of Family
While I was exploring the University of Texas at Austin this July, I discovered a statue and a plaque that were quiet interesting to me. The plaque was at the base of a statue of a father and mother holding their young child. They are looking upward together. They are striving for a better world…
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Our Story – Adam Arnesen and Sarah Huggard
So I don’t usually share personal things on my blog but I’m getting married next month and I wanted to share my story. I’m marrying the lovely Sarah Huggard on 13 May and I am so excited! She is the most wonderful girl in the world and I am so blessed that she is willing…
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Becoming Men of God Through Faith
What does it really mean to be a man? The modern world expects a man who is focused on himself, on career, and on worldly success. The man of today is not expected by society to excel or to have ambition. The modern man must be in peak physical condition and it is acceptable that…
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Rejoice Exceedingly and Give Thanks
Today is thanksgiving and I felt like I should depart from my typical political posts and talk about some of the things that I am grateful for. First and foremost I am grateful that I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am grateful for the knowledge that I…