Heritage Blog

Iroh was a great leader in the Fire Nation of the fictional world of Avatar: The Last Air Bender while Elder Eyering sits in the highest council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both men speak with soft voices, are very learned and wise. Both have a great spirit and have learned in their younger years the value of a good education they are both mentors to youth. They both have a bit of a dry sense of humor. One is fictional and the other is a very real person. One teaches youth how to bend fire...

When I first got married my wife needed a place to live while we were engaged to be married. My, then to be wife rented a small basement apartment on the other side of town while I was living at home. She wanted me to come and help her sign the contract for her place. The land lord's voice sounded ever so familiar. I asked him if he was the Judge in the film the RM. He indicated he was, found out his name was Bryce Chamberlain and he went to school with my dad at BYU. I found out...

I remember years ago when I was first married. My wife and I had the opportunity to hear the Oakridge Boys sing with the then Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square) for a patriotic celebration. It was fantastic. The crowd was so excited when the Oakridge Boys began singing Elvira the Choir went nuts. You know it would not be an Oakridge Boys concert without Elivra. That was so much fun! I love hearing and seeing other artists perform withe Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I enjoy the Christmas concerts that are performed every year. A new album has been...

President Monson gave two very short talks in conference, the obvious elephant in the room is that President Monson is getting old and does not have the stamina to give long sermons anymore, so he gave two sermuncles instead (a short sermon). Some of the most profound snipets that are still most profound.From the Saturday Priesthood Session:"Brethren, we do not honor the priesthood of God if we are not kind to others.""Brethren, let us examine our lives and determine to follow the Savior’s example by being kind, loving, and charitable. And as we do so, we will be in a...