The Beckman Blog

This is actually less a “musing” and more a talk.  Well, OK, it was a talk.  And I have been terrified for the past week and a half about giving this talk, especially since I just couldn’t get it to really work out.  Finally it started to come together last night, some around 8pm but […]

Frequently asked questions about Doctrine and Covenants 13.

How can I fit scripture study into my busy schedule?

Some of my thoughts (and many favorite topics) from General Conference

Seeking the gift of charity when I’m inclined to censure.

The first sentence in the new nursery manual, “Behold Your Little Ones,” completely and utterly smashes all misguided conceptions about how we should be working with the youngest and most precious of God’s children.

Elder Gene R. Cook reproves an erring stake president.

Who will bear reproof?

A lesson in faith from the army of Helaman.

More on folk beliefs; applying reason to revelation; and the weightier lessons contained in the “war chapters” of Alma.