Utah Primary Voters in Today’s Washington Post
Posted on January 31, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 40 Comments
In today’s Washington Post, “Romney, New Primary Date Put Utah on the Political Map” by Joel Achenbach.
Opening sentence: “The BYU College Democrats assembled Monday in Diane Bailey’s apartment to watch the State of the Union address.”
Apostles Called by Each Church President
Posted on January 30, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 8 Comments
Below are the numbers of apostles called during the presidency of each president of the Church, along with the first and last person in each of those groups.
Read More..>>Florida post mortem
Posted on January 30, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 52 Comments
And I mean mortem. Big time mortem. Anyway, there was no celebrating in the Geoff B household last night. I continue to be perplexed as to why a Republican would support McCain over Romney, but it appears very likely the Arizona senator will win big in a week also. Mitt will […]
Read More..>>With President Hinckley in the Celestial Room
Posted on January 29, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 8 Comments
Yes, it is true, I have been with President Hinckley in the Celestial Room of a temple. This was in the Campinas, Brazil temple during the dedication. It was one of the most incredible spiritual experiences I have had.
Read More..>>Good Luck, Geoff
Posted on January 29, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 18 Comments
Those who frequent the Millennial Star website know that our Geoff Biddulph is a man with strong political feelings. Today is the Republican primary in Florida, where Geoff lives, and Geoff has been involved with the Romney campaign there. I wish Geoff well on this big day.
Read More..>>Breaking news: President Hinckley passes away
Posted on January 27, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 16 Comments
(Updated)
At 8:30 p.m. I received a phone call from my wife. She was attending a youth fireside and learned during the fireside that President Hinckley had passed away.
Here is the official press release from LDS.org:
SALT LAKE CITY 27 January 2008 President Gordon B. Hinckley, who led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]
Report from Florida on the Romney campaign
Posted on January 24, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 15 Comments
It looks like Florida will be, as many predicted, a crucial state in the Republican campaign. My prediction is Romney will win.
Read More..>>Sincerity in prayer
Posted on January 21, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 5 Comments
One of my favorite people in High Priest’s quorum is a guy who is 60-plus and is unmarried and has a long series of self-admitted mental problems. He gives the most sincere prayers of anybody I know.
Read More..>>The ups and downs of a Romney supporter
Posted on January 15, 2008 - Filed Under Any | 12 Comments
Romney loses a long-held lead in Iowa. He wins Wyoming. He loses a long-held lead in New Hampshire. Now he wins Michigan, apparently with 39 percent or so to McCain’s 30 percent or so.
This is going to be a long, long campaign. South Carolina and Nevada will be big. I’ll […]
Reflections of Christ
Posted on January 15, 2008 - Filed Under Any | Leave a Comment
Last Sunday I learned about a project called “Reflections of Christ” that will be displayed at the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitor’s Center during the annual Easter Pageant.
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