A Personal Development Approach to the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recounted the following story:
“I am encouraged by a story that appeared in the New Era some years ago. The author recounted the following:
‘When I was young, our little family lived in a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor. I slept on the couch in the living room. …
‘My dad, a steelworker, left home very early for work each day. Every morning he would … tuck the covers around me and stop for a minute. I would be half-dreaming when I could sense my dad standing beside the couch, looking at me. As I slowly awoke, I became embarrassed to have him there. I tried to pretend I was still asleep. … I became aware that as he stood beside my bed he was praying with all his attention, energy, and focus—for me.
‘Each morning my dad prayed for me. He prayed that I would have a good day, that I would be safe, that I would learn and prepare for the future. And since he could not be with me until evening, he prayed for the teachers and my friends that I would be with that day. …
‘At first, I didn’t really understand what my dad was doing those mornings when he prayed for me. But as I got older, I came to sense his love and interest in me and everything I was doing. It is one of my favorite memories. It wasn’t until years later, after I was married, had children of my own, and would go into their rooms while they were asleep and pray for them that I understood completely how my father felt about me.'”
That is the type of father I am trying to become. And I have a feeling that if you’re reading this right now, you are trying to become a parent like that as well. To accomplish this, I invest considerable time into striving to become like Jesus Christ, studying General Conference addresses, learning from modern prophets, and listening to podcasts affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ. The links below will direct you to the considerable work I have completed in these pursuits. These pursuits are my exploration into the science behind faith-based traditions.
I know many people who are leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, I will never leave. Until my dying breath, I will be an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ. As you dive into the spiritual material I share on this site, you will come to better understand my commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church.
The goal of this site is to inspire one more person to complete one more book. The book that has the potential to transform your life more than any other is The Book of Mormon. I would invite you to read it, and then to ask your Heavenly Father in prayer if the book is true. I know by the power of the Holy Ghost that The Book of Mormon is true.