Success is a Series of Summits

Success is a series of summits.

Leap Before You Look

Sometimes you just have to leap before you look.

Christ or Chaos

“The choice before us is plain: Christ or chaos, conviction or compromise, discipline or disintegration...The time is come--it is now--when we ought to hear about the duties and responsibilities of our citizenship. America's future depends upon her accepting and demonstrating God's government.” --Peter Marshall (American TV game show host, b.1927)

Miracles

With every miracle, there are really two miracles. One is the physical manifestation of the miracle itself (for example, a healing or providing what the person needed). The other is the knowledge the person and his family will forever have that the Lord knows us, is mindful of us, and provided the miracle.

Best Web Sites: Time Magazine

Check out Time Magazine's list of 50 Best Websites 2008.

Algae for Energy

We could grow algae, which creates vegetable oil that can be turned into fuel. Listen to this scientist who has developed a way to grow enough algae to take care of all the energy needs of the USA.

Happy Birthday to Me

someecards.com is a truly great site with off-the-wall e-cards.

Some Basic Facts About the Church

Some basic facts about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons"):

"First, 'Mormon' is a nickname for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Members are often referred to as 'Mormons,' 'Latter day Saints,' or 'LDS.' The term 'Saint' means 'member.'

"Second, the Church was restored in 1830 in upstate New York with Joseph Smith as its first prophet and president. Today it is headquartered in Salt Lake City, with President [Thomas S. Monson] as the present prophet.

"Third, there are now over 13 million members in 176 countries and territories. About 6 million of these are in the United States, making us the fourth largest Christian denomination in America. As one of the fastest growing Christian faiths in the world, we complete a new chapel every working day. Members pay a tithe, which is 10 percent of their income, making this and other programs possible.

"Fourth, local congregations are led by volunteer, unpaid members. Both men and women serve in assigned leadership positions.

"And fifth, Mormons are well represented in politics and government. . . . Members also serve in high and trusted positions throughout the world in business, medicine, law, education, media, sports, and entertainment."

--M. Russell Ballard, "Faith, Family, Facts, and Fruits," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 25 26

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Check out the Webby Awards to review some of the best Web sites in 70 categories.

Video: Day in the life of an LDS missionary

Another cool video about Mormon missionaries. That's not really what missionaries do all day, but it has some cool effects.

Video About Missionary Work

Great video about Missionary work. Good to share with people to explain what missionaries do.

God Will See You Though It

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Interesting Trends in the News Media

Rush Limbaugh signed an 8-year contract with Clear Channel for $400 million on the same day that the Los Angeles Times announced plans to cut about 250 jobs, including about 17% of its news staff.

Nagging

"Few people have ever changed for the better as a result of constant criticism or nagging.... At times it is better to leave some things unsaid."

Joe J. Christensen, “Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness,” Ensign, May 1995, 64.