Okrahomer

Wow! This is quite a moving conversion story. I liked how he described: “I felt as if wind were rushing through me.” Thanks for sharing!

If not too personal: How many sons do you have? (I am #5 of 6).

That makes sense. In any event, I love the list.

You might consider adding 52 Churches in 52 Weeks.

Has there been any reaction from Dr. Stubbs about this new Teotihuacan writing theory? I visited this area a few years ago with two colleagues -- one from Peru and one from Mexico. At one point, I lost track of the colleague from Peru. I asked my other colleague if he knew where the Peruvian had gone. He exclaimed: "An Incan has invaded the Aztec city!"

I think that was Sister Uchtdorf sitting next to Sister Oaks…? When I saw that, I thought it was a sign Elder Uchtdorf would be in the First Presidency again. Wrong as usual.

You’ve expressed a lot of empathy here — something I’ve seen you do often. It’s one of the things I really appreciate about your posts. Empathy is such a Christlike quality; it reflects His way of seeing and caring for others. When we try to understand people’s hearts the way you do, we’re following His example of love and compassion. I learn from and am edified by your example.

You are right! Apologies: They live in Mapleton but the Ward is in Spanish Fork.

Here My son and his wife (a naturalized US citizen from Mexico) attend a Spanish-speaking ward in Mapleton, and they report a lot of anxiety in their very large ward.

I loved that story!

“No more a stranger, nor a guest, But like a child at home.”

This is where I'm from (on the Oklahoma side), and I can confirm as well. My folks reported about the Tri-Stake Conference when the new Rogers Arkansas Stake was created and the young man called to be Stake President: "So impressed with this new young Stake President! The moment he opened his mouth, we got the feeling that he is probably destined for higher callings in the Church." Their impression has proven true over the years.

So impressed and inspired by Elder Johnson’s story of struggle between his testimony versus aspects of Church History. He is certainly a faith-filled man.

After hearing Elder Brown’s stirring sermon just now, I would not be surprised if he were called to be an apostle.