The Book Of Jared
Omnia autem probate quod bonum est tenete
Welcome to the Book of Jared. No, I am not the Jared from the Book of Mormon, nor am I the father of Enoch (my son's name is Chris), but I hope in spite of that fact that you will find something of value here on my site.
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I picked up a computer for my daughter that was listed on our company web site Slickdeals.net , which I considered a pretty good deal. Some people had other ideas, however... Some of the posters complained about …
I have been re-reading the Book of Mormon recently, well, listening to it while I drive to and from work. I just started into the section where Alma goes out with the sons of Mosiah, and a couple things stood out to me …
While reading the Book of Mormon the other day, I came across a passage that really hit home for me... In the 16th chapter of 1st Nephi, Nephi, after explaining things to his brothers (yet again!) says something …
There are times where God has commanded even His prophets to not tell the full truth, such as when God commanded Abraham to tell Pharaoh that Sarah was his sister and not his wife. There are other times, however, when …
It has been over a year since I last updated my little blog here. What have I been up to? Where have I been? Who cares? So about 18 month ago, I completed a Master's Degree program at Western Governors University …
Whenever I have thought about the narrow neck of land in the Book of Mormon, I have thought about a narrow area with water on both sides. The other day, on Reddit, I came across an image that has made me change my mind …
This was the question posed to me by one of our amazing sister missionaries last night at after a tasty meal (#FeedMySheep), and it caused me to really think about the blessings of the Gospel in my life, but what …
The Book of Mormon was written for our day, and serves as a warning against the Secret Combinations™ of the Gadianton Robbers. Why did Mormon, and later Moroni, spend so much of the precious space on the plates with the …
Went on a cross country jaunt with my wife, a uHaul truck, and a thirst for adventure (and Coke Zero)... There are times when the best laid plans come back around and smack you in the face. In those moments, you …
Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise. Visit any of …