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O’ Death
The two friends smiled at each other and savored the moment. They would soon part company and the reality now became even more apparent....
Roger Bird
Feb 12, 20237 min read
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Put In The Time
Based on the movie “The Rocket” and a talk by Rebecca L. Craven The young woman was struggling to find her way. In frustration, she...
Roger Bird
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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The Fruit of the Tree
Based on Alma Chapters 32-34 and 1 Nephi 11 The seed was planted and soon began to grow. The gardener watched closely as a sprout began...
Roger Bird
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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A Sure Foundation
The woman watched helplessly as the house slid from the cliff into the sea. The entire home was lost, nothing left but splinters and...
Roger Bird
Dec 25, 20224 min read
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Glorious
The man reached the top of the summit and held his arms out wide. He took in the scene that was too beautiful to fully describe. His...
Roger Bird
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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The Creation
The summer storm passed and all was calm and quiet. The scent of wet earth and clean air was fresh and fragrant. The night was drawing...
Roger Bird
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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Closer to God
The boy put down the book as he sat under the shade of an old apple tree. He gazed upwards into the sky, thinking of God and the meaning...
Roger Bird
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Sermon, Part II
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
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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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Have Faith, Not Fear
Be not afraid, only believe - (Mark 5:36) faith in Christ allows us to elevate our confidence and what we can achieve. Faith and fear...
Roger Bird
Dec 7, 20213 min read
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To Be Forgiven
A man lay dying, his season on earth was at an end - it was a time of contemplation, a final hour with family and dear friends. The aging...
Roger Bird
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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Right Where I Belong
Inspired by the song, “I Can Go the Distance” by Michael Bolton When all is done and the time comes that we have awaited so long, we will...
Roger Bird
Dec 3, 20213 min read
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