Religion is like a map. The route isn't important. It's the destination that matters.

I try to remind myself not to go anywhere or do anything without asking for spiritual direction through prayer and meditation.

Heavenly Father has given a simple pattern for us to receive the Holy Ghost not once but continually in the tumult of our daily lives. The pattern is repeated in the sacramental prayer: We promise that we will always remember the Savior. We promise to take His name upon us. We promise to keep His commandments.

When the words of prophets seem repetitive, that should rivet our attention.

The next time you feel rejection's sting, remember God's words to Samuel: "It is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me." (1 Sam. 8:7)

In learning how God speaks to us I've also learned that besides unusual coincidences

Jesus Christ, as he is attested to us in Holy Scripture, is the one Word of God whom we have to hear, and whom we have to trust and obey in life and in death.

I encourage people at this time, do not put your faith in any preacher, in any human system, but put your faith and trust in the Living God.

I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.

Holy Spirit, take the Word of truth as we find it in the Scriptures and bring it home to our lives.

I still love church. My favorite church service is T.D. Jakes at the Potter's House. I don't think there is a better preacher in the country. His ability to interpret scripture is like no other.

Philosophers can debate the meaning of life, but you need a Lord who can declare the meaning of life.