

The captivating nature of the Oregon coastline
As a kid, I swallowed a lot of Oregon saltwater and sand. But that’s a natural consequence of running recklessly around the beach; you’ll...
Sep 17, 20232 min read
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Springtime, resurrection, and Easter Sunday
Each year, as spring awakens, we feel refreshed and ready to begin again. With revitalized eyes, we notice: Busy bees, humming as they...
Apr 17, 20225 min read
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the invincible name of Christ.
Aside from forums, which are speeches solely focused on intellectual edification, BYU regularly hosts devotionals (speeches on religious...
Feb 6, 20223 min read
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Where You're Supposed to Be
On September 24, 2021, I submitted an essay to a university-wide competition. The George H. Brimhall Essay Contest occurs during each...
Sep 29, 20216 min read
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TikTok tears: How certain TikTok trends are damaging teenage emotional well-being
It’s 2 a.m.. Sleep is being too darn elusive so you’re scrolling through social media. But nobody’s posting on Instagram this late, so...
May 6, 20216 min read
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"I did this for you"
When participating in a recent Zoom devotional, Susan Porter, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, suddenly remembered the...
May 5, 20213 min read
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Ecclesiastes 3: A Lesson on the Hardships of Life
One of my lovely friends on a mission recently shared a few verses from Ecclesiastes 3 and I wanted to briefly write about them because I...
Mar 10, 20214 min read
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