Dangers of Social Media

My buddy Greg shared some comments on digital social media that I think are worth reading. For all the benefits of modern digital media -- particularly on the social networking front -- there are tradeoffs as well.

I've read the article he's referring to by Elder Bednar... It's definitely worth considering whether you're letting the digital world detract from the real-life interactions and relationships that strengthen both you and others. I know I've made my own digital media cutbacks in recent months to ensure I'm focusing my attention on the relationships and things that matter most.

Faith and Works

It's been a while since I posted anything of a religious nature... But as I read Greg's blog post this morning, I was uplifted by his articulation of our beliefs around faith and works. This is an often-misunderstood tenet of our faith, and it's worth a read -- whether you're of the LDS faith or not.

Thanks for the morning boost, Greg!

New First Presidency Photo

Thanks to Greg for pointing out that the LDS Church recently released the official photo of the new First Presidency. (The First Presidency is the foremost leadership body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and includes the current prophet and president of the Church and his two counselors, from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.)