Tag Archives: Hawaii

The Youth Activity from Hell

Posted on 17 March 2012 by

We had a relative visit from back east last night. He just moved there for a job, but has to come back here every other weekend to finish an E-MBA he’s pursuing. He flies in Friday night and sleeps over, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg

Posted on 22 February 2012 by

The Battle of Gettysburg was a decisive and bloody part of my nation’s history. It was the battle with the largest number of casualties in the Civil War, and is considered a major turning point of that war.

When I was in Hawaii, my mission president taught us three lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg, one from each day of the battle. Lest there be any Civil War buffs reading this blog, keep in mind that these lessons simplify a very complex battle. Continue reading →

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The Hawaii Honolulu Mission Motto

Posted on 9 February 2012 by

In the Hawaii Honolulu Mission, we have an incredible motto. It goes like this:

We are grateful to be in the Hawaii Honolulu Mission – the Aloha Mission. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is our message; love of God and others is our motivation; and obedience to the commandments and mission rules is our strength. By sharing the gospel with others, we can give them the “ha”, the breath of life, even eternal life. Aloha! Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Apple

Posted on 4 February 2012 by

I bring this up because this experience reminded me of a parable that is sure to comfort any downtrodden missionary. Continue reading →

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Mormon Observations on “The Book of Mormon” the Musical – Hello

Posted on 27 January 2012 by

I was a missionary in the Hawaii Honolulu Mission from March 2005 to February 2007. I trained at the MTC before I left the mainland, in February of 2005. I was there for three weeks before I was sent to the “field”, a common length of time for missionaries not needing to learn a language. Missionaries learning a language sometimes spend months in the MTC. Continue reading →

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Haiti, Chile, and Ultimate Freedom

Posted on 20 January 2012 by

“Who is the most free person in the universe?” Continue reading →

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Come Unto the High Ground

Posted on 20 January 2012 by

In February 2010, President Thomas S. Monson prepared an article for the Church on being spiritually prepared. It was a collection of his comments on the subject, and can be found here. At six or so paragraphs, it’s a quick read. Continue reading →

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Cheese Whiz

Posted on 19 January 2012 by

In the city of Honolulu, near the border of Waikiki, there is a restaurant called Ono Cheese Steak (“oh-no” is a Hawaiian word that means “good,” “delicious,” or “desirable”). This place serves the most amazing Philly cheese steak sandwiches! Continue reading →

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When All Hell Breaks Loose

Posted on 19 January 2012 by

On a Sunday in October of 2006 there was an earthquake in Hawaii. The epicenter was off the northwest coast of the Big Island, and shocks were felt as far over as O’ahu. Some of the most luxurious hotels on the Big Island were shut down indefinitely due to damage taken, and the shaking caused power generators on O’ahu to trip and shut off for hours. Continue reading →

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Mission Songs – On Temple Square

Posted on 15 January 2012 by

This song was written by a missionary companion of mine, Elder Schow, while he was in the Missionary Training Center (MTC). Continue reading →

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