Sympathy, Not Empathy, is the Path to Christ-Like Love

Sympathy requires more work than empathy, but it leads to a firm foundation and a more Christlike love.

The Children of Starstuff

Jeremiah was twelve years old, and in the seventh grade. He stood on a grassy mound outside his private middle school, waiting for his mom to drive up in her luxury sedan so he could get into the back seat (he wasn’t quite heavy enough for the front airbag). He was the only twelve-year-old in […]

I Give My Myrrh To Thee

We know very little about the Three Kings. In time for Christmas, this fictional story is about the secret burdens of a young Balthazar. It is meant to exemplify the spirit of the season and remind us of the hope and joy that rests in the King of Kings, and Savior of the World. Enjoy! […]

Ask And Ye Shall Receive

In Beckett Reynolds’ life, he seldom hears the word ‘no.’ In time for Thanksgiving, this short story will prompt readers to count their own blessings as they explore the curious life of a man whose every prayer is granted. *** “Okay, I really need Thy help. Evac is probably another ten minutes out. It’ll […]

The Sneakiest Sin

There is one sin at the root of all others, and it is the most insidious. It makes you believe you are right and justified and not sinning at all. It convinces men that they are the victims and not the perpetrators. It drives us away from God, and into deeper sin. It is easy […]

Lucas

A short story about choosing light over darkness right in time for Halloween. *** “Is that the last box?” Kathy’s voice reverberated off the hardwood floor of the large, open ground level of their new home. Donovan let the heavy box of kitchen supplies down with a thud and exhaled. “It’s the last box but […]

God Designed You To Be Excellent (Here’s How To Do It)

“Why don’t I ever get the promotion I deserve?” “I wasn’t born to go to work, pay bills, and die.” “I want more out of my life.” “Livin’ the dream.” “It’s just another Monday.” “There has to be more to life than this.” Have you ever heard language like this and felt it resonate with […]

Excommunication: A big, scary word that means “mercy”

I’ve been pondering the topic of excommunication for a few weeks, and I’ve come to a few conclusions: 1) It is a merciful, redemptive process 2) It is modeled after the process we all go through with Christ on an individual basis In 3 Nephi 18, Christ gives the following instruction to his chosen, ordained […]

Keeley

“What happened to Keeley?! It’s gone!” Yes, folks, the story is no longer available on my blog. But it’s because I have very exciting news. (Update at the bottom) Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback, I decided to publish Keeley as a novella. I have already received one publication offer, but I haven’t decided yet if it will […]