Five Masters and One Baker

In a little town with one well and one bakery, there lived a steward named Caleb who was famous for being “reliable.” People said it the way they say “stone” or “clock.” If you put work in his hands, it came back finished. So five masters hired him at once. The first was Master Ledger, who loved straight lines and hated surprises. “Your virtue,” he said, “is keeping everything counted. No waste. No deviation.” The second was Master Trumpet, who lived for applause. “Your virtue,” she said, “is being seen doing good. Give generously, but make sure the giving glitters.” … Continue reading Five Masters and One Baker

Happy Thanksgiving.

It’s been more than a decade since “My Testimony” (2013), “My Advice” (2015), and later “Almost 10 Years On” (2023). Short version: I still believe I met Jesus. Not “I had a sweet feeling once,” but I met Him. And over time it has felt less like, “I briefly encountered a distant Cosmic CEO,” and more like: “Oh. We’re actually friends. He knows me. I know Him.And He’s the one quietly nudging me toward this softer tone, the apologies, and the more universal, open-handed way of talking.” If you’re wondering, “Has Dan gone soft and wandered off from Christ?” my … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving.

Almost 10 Years On.

Ten years is coming up soon—a month and a few days away. I know the number is essentially arbitrary to the universe, but as the upcoming anniversary approaches, I can’t help but think and talk about it. On this equinox morning, I’m ready to expand the conversation a bit. I don’t think I’ll talk much more beyond this as the rest is personal. Autumn is my favorite season. It is the season of gathering and harvest. When the light diminishes is when the lightworkers get busy. No one needs lightworkers when it is noon. It is when it is dark … Continue reading Almost 10 Years On.

My Advice

Early in the morning of October 25, 2013, after a night of prayer, the Lord Jesus Christ suddenly came to my room in a resurrected body of Fire and Glory.  Part of the ordinances of that occasion included the obligation to declare the witness that I posted at this site for a period of two years.  That obligation is satisfied on November 5, 2015.  It is my intention at that time to remove both the original post and this post and return to my normal life. I met Christ while fully awake, completely sober with no drugs, alcohol, or other mind altering … Continue reading My Advice

My Testimony

I share this testimony in the spirit of friendship to any fellow seeker of Christ. I am a normal lay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I have no presiding authority to teach or command within the organization of the church.  Within the stewardship of the organization, I respect the authority of those presiding authorities, and I keep these experiences to myself.   I share unrestrained to my friends and my family. Spirituality and the gospel are greater than any organization. I served an honorable mission, married in the temple, and have a current temple recommend.  I … Continue reading My Testimony