Witt's End

I've been struggling with my thoughts since January 6th. I know for some that may seem trite or naive, especially given the volatility of the last four years especially this past summer. But I am truly worried about what the future will bring. The inaugural address yesterday does give me some hope. But it's gotta be accepted. That's why the  three most important words and action we could practice right now is, "I hear you." Confronting division and hate are the hardest things we can ever possibly do. The only way we can get through this current crisis in my opinion, is to listen, truly listen actively to people. Then we connect with people. This current climate was directly a product of something that Arthur Brooks spoke about at the 2020 prayer breakfast, contempt. Contempt and enmity for other people has broken into our discourse at an alarming rate. We as a nation truly believe that people who hold different policy positions, prioritize values differently are e

  The prophet and apostles are not telling the public one thing while believing another privately.   I want that to be a statement. Because I believe and have faith in leadership with access to revelation bearing authority. They either say what they mean or anything they say is meaningless. God does not deliver his message through deception. He delivers it through truth. It’s clear. He does not double speak or use secret combinations. Your struggle with accepting doctrine does not mean the prophet or apostle has fallen. You will struggle with principles, doctrine, and dogma as a member of any faith.  Now that’s some pretty harsh language out of the gate for me but I had to be clear.  I say this because people I have looked up to in the church have of late told me that leaders are not backing the policies or statements of the church. That they are caving to political pressure, or that they (church leadership) have a public or private narrative. Worse they say the church and the brethren