Brother Jerry Valenti

Here's a story I sometimes relate when Election Day is approaching: Once upon a time, a man died and appeared before God at the gates of heaven. God told the man that he was...

In Alma 29, Alma imagines for a moment what it would be like to be an angel. How exciting it would be to go forth with the trumpet of God and speak with a voice of thunder,...

When I was in 9th grade, one of my classes was Algebra. Whereas some students (and perhaps you can identify) had a hard time understanding this subject, I actually enjoyed it. It...

"Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing." — said by a famous football coach Suppose you and your friend have a standing date to play golf together, let's say once a week....

In Alma 26, Ammon celebrates with his brothers regarding their missionary successes among the Lamanite people and how God has used them to bring many souls to salvation. He is...

Let's begin with a little quiz. Which of the following statements best expresses the concept of what is traditionally referred to as "The Golden Rule"? A. Do unto others as they...

"Put off…the old man, which is corrupt…be renewed in the spirit of your mind…put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness" (Ephesians...

Receiving or assuming a new name is typically indicative of some major change in a person's life — a change for which the former name no longer is totally suitable or sufficient...

Minister (verb): Attend to the needs of someone, care for, look after, help, assist, serve People should take care of their families — perhaps that sounds like an obvious...

Alma 21 begins the story of another missionary trip among the Lamanite people. This time, the lead missionary is Aaron, another of the four sons of Mosiah. As the story begins,...