Even non-Christian nations celebrate Santa and Christmas without the Christ. When I lived in China, and Indonesia I was surprised by all the Christmas decorations merchants used to entice shoppers to their stores. Merchants, whether they are muslim or buddhist, love Santa and use his jolly figure to sell just about everything. Merchants and advertisementsContinue reading “Christmas”
Author Archives: Kim Hofhiens
What Science Discovered
Science, or the study of the physical and natural world, has been a boon to mankind in helping us to grow better crops, predict and even curtail natural disasters, and ease human suffering due to virulent diseases. I am no scientist but I love to follow the reasoning of great thinkers. And, it seems thatContinue reading “What Science Discovered”
Questions
It is good to have questions and a natural curiosity about the world around you. Questions often lead to connections and that is how you enlarge the boundaries of your knowledge. However, sometimes you accept the teachings of others without question and that can lead to some surprising discoveries. Just recently, I had one ofContinue reading “Questions”
194 Semi-Annual
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a wonderful General Conference to enjoy and study from every 6 months. Speakers, including the 12 apostles and the first presidency, have sought earnestly to give the message Heavenly Father wants His people to hear. Like most people, I eagerly listen for answers toContinue reading “194 Semi-Annual”
Last Hurrah!
For a last summer hurrah we decided to dig for garnets in our own state of Idaho. We had to book ourselves a spot at the Emerald Creek Garnet Area 90 days in advance. We booked in May and we were excited for our August appointment date because star garnets are beautiful! Emerald Creek isContinue reading “Last Hurrah!”
The Path
Baptism is a very important ordinance, especially since it is the first ordinance and the one that grants the gift of the Holy Ghost. It is awesome that the gift of the Holy Ghost is given just as a person enters into the path of discipleship. This wonderful gift, if used properly, will keep aContinue reading “The Path”
Siblings
It’s been over 40 years since me and my siblings all got together without our families in tow. As individuals, my brothers, sister, and I have changed, moved, transformed, switched it up and lived our lives. So much has happened in the last 40 years. One thing we know for sure is that time goesContinue reading “Siblings”
Eternal Reward
When our mother Lillie died at the age of 64 we were surprised and alarmed that skin cancer was the culprit that cut her life so short. Not one of her parents had lived long enough to die from a cancer of any sort. They had all died before they reached their golden years. LillieContinue reading “Eternal Reward”
Peacemakers
I have lived among the latter-day saints my entire life. Sometimes, as in Indonesia and China, those saints have been few in number. In every place, I’ve looked to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for friendship, recreation, and information. This type of love and friendship is a gift. I knowContinue reading “Peacemakers”
Rock of Revelation
Lehi, of the Book of Mormon, was a great prophet. Many of his teachings were difficult for his family to understand. Sometimes his teachings sparked arguments among his children. Nephi, one of Lehi’s sons, didn’t understand the teachings so he went and prayed for more understanding. He was rewarded with his own vision that clarifiedContinue reading “Rock of Revelation”
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