Purpose

On June 16, 2024, the host for the longest running radio broadcast, Music and the Spoken Word, retired from that position so that he could serve as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am proud to have known Lloyd Newell and consider him a friend. I took a class from him and I continue to treasure my time with him. 

As I have listened to Derrick Porter, the new host, I have found myself captivated with the messages he shares. I have also been truly inspired by his story in being called. I found myself wanting to create thoughts in a "Spoken Word" format as well. 

I once heard Elder Boyd K. Packer share a creative way to study: study for and write a talk, even if you haven't been asked to share one. Then file it away. Not only have you learned something from your study, but you also have a prepared talk ready for whenever you are asked to give one.

So, I have created this blog to keep and organize my writings.

I have named this blog "Virtues of the Word" after a phrase in the Book of Mormon. As the Nephites learned about the potential troubles with a group of people called the Zoramites, many wanted to go to battle against them. However, Alma the Younger, along with other missionaries, decided to go teach them the gospel.

And now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just—yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them—therefore Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God. (Alma 31:5)

My hope is that as I explore the virtues of the word of God that I will become more like my Savior and that I can help my children to have the desire to do the same. And if you are reading this, I pray that you, too, will have the desire to become like our Savior.

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