Spiritual Debt: A Paradox in the Process of Becoming

Debt is interesting. It lets us “buy” things we don't have but need. However, it also lets us buy things we don't need but want. Through debt, our needs can be met—fully and completely—without regard for whether or not we can pay the cost. However, through...

Weather Control

Caleb (4): Mom, we have the power of the priesthood. Did you notice that? Mom: Who? Caleb: Only Jesus and me. … And with the power of the priesthood I made it sunny.

Vanishing Act

Caleb (4): Mom, today I made a mess with the toys, I hit my brother, I hid the kitty in the basement, I spilled the milk, I pooped in my pants, and I wrote on the walls. Lots of bad stuff today. Mom: Yup. Caleb: Mom, when I'm eight all the bad stuff goes away. Did you...

No Pie

Caleb (4): Mom, do you love me? Mom: Yes, I love you. Caleb: Why do you always love me? Mom: Because you're my sweetie pie. Caleb: No, that's not why. Mom: Then why? Caleb: Because I'm your Caleb.

Not Pretty

[While walking past the Museum of Art at BYU.] Caleb (4): Mom, there is another sculpture! Mom: Is it pretty? Caleb: No. Caleb: It's handsome. Caleb: Like me. Caleb: When I was handsome.