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REALigion

07/23/2017

Since the latest Australian census results came out last month there have been a number of articles in the media announcing the decline (or even the death) of religion. As a PR officer for my church, I have the privilege to meet many people from different churches and other faith groups. In my own religious observance and in the faith-filled lives of those around me, religion is indeed, real. It’s not a thing of the past, a footnote in the pages of history. It’s well and truly alive. I see
What I've learned about happiness this year

12/31/2016

As 2016 comes to a close, I've been thinking about what choices I've made throughout the year, big and little, that have led to happiness; and which of my choices have had other, less desirable consequences. As I ponder these questions, I keep coming back to six things that seem to always make life better for me. Here they are: Faith I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My personal day-to-day participation in this religion, and as a member of a congregation, help me
Flowers on a box

11/10/2016

Five years ago I was in the kitchen on a Sunday morning with my daughter Josie. She is nine now, and was four at the time. She was finishing off her breakfast, I was tidying up. The rest of the family had eaten and moved on to other activities as we readied ourselves to go to church. As I dropped a few hints to hurry up, Josie dreamily and slowly spooned cereal into her mouth. "Dad," she said, breaking the silence. "Do you remember when we went to Australia after your dad died?" "Yes Josie,

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