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God Does Impossible Math
Inspired by Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen” series God frequently opens doors that are new to us when our current plans disappear...
Roger Bird
Nov 13, 20222 min read


Despair and Relief
The long, dark, cold winter night pressed upon the man like a vise. His head was heavy and his thinking clouded like a fog behind his...
Roger Bird
Oct 22, 20222 min read


Red Sea Moments
A tribute to Dallas Jenkins and “The Chosen” Series The man knelt down to offer a humble prayer of gratitude. Tears were flowing, another...
Roger Bird
Feb 20, 20222 min read


The Pit of Despair and the Cliffs of Insanity
Inspired by the movie “The Princess Bride” Just as I was ready to quit and give in, a woman in a wheelchair passed me by with a grin....
Roger Bird
Feb 20, 20222 min read


The Wings of a Prayer
Upon the wings of a prayer, I approach the throne of God and always find Him there. My thoughts and feelings can be conveyed in no better...
Roger Bird
Feb 20, 20222 min read


We Can Know for Sure
(Ether Chapter 12, Moroni Chapters 7 & 10, Alma Chapter 32) The weathered man bent down and inspected the young sprout. After all these...
Roger Bird
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Nephi
The leather cords were so tight that his hands and ankles were sore and swollen. He was tied up by his brothers, jealous of the role for...
Roger Bird
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Under Construction
Andy surveyed the construction zone and the workers moving about. Attached to a safety fence was a sign reading “Construction Area,...
Roger Bird
Jan 10, 20222 min read


A New Day
See John 8 The woman looked intently into the eyes of this stranger. All she could see was compassion and love and not a hint of danger....
Roger Bird
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Wisdom
The student of history was seeing a connection. He was beginning to understand the most consistent human pattern. Mankind would prosper...
Roger Bird
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Hard Things
The call had come, the letter laying folded on the table. He would start in three months if he accepted and was willing and able. It...
Roger Bird
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Believe
The word is distinct and everywhere to be found. It is a word that can make one ponder - a word that is quite profound. At the Christmas...
Roger Bird
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Milk Before Meat
John sat uneasily in his seat at the small but elegant funeral home. His uncle was being honored for his faith and a life of service,...
Roger Bird
Dec 9, 20212 min read


From Fear to Faith
Fear held it’s grip like a vise upon my soul. It faced me from all directions and would not let go. Everywhere I turned from morning to...
Roger Bird
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Compassion
Compassion: sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Inspired by 3 Nephi 17: 6-10 The man sat afar off, not...
Roger Bird
Dec 8, 20212 min read


He Looked Up
Inspired by the song “He Looked Up” by Michael McLean The angry men gathered around amid the noise and shouts- among themselves they...
Roger Bird
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Trials
The woman smiled as she greeted her dear friends in her hospital room - the reunion was sweet and not deterred by talk of what may happen...
Roger Bird
Dec 7, 20212 min read


When You Believe
Inspired by the song from the movie “The Prince of Egypt” The man thought carefully how he could put down in words, his feelings of...
Roger Bird
Dec 7, 20212 min read


The Sermon
Matthew 5-7 The villager looked up and beheld the Master as He sat and taught - he was hoping to hear the words of eternal life for which...
Roger Bird
Dec 7, 20212 min read


Patriots and Pioneers
Can we grasp the faith and courage of the patriots and pioneers - those seeking a better life while pushing aside their personal comforts...
Roger Bird
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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