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Last night I had a Google+ hangout with some of my law school friends, and we talked about classes we are taking next year. Patent Law I, Transactional Lawyering, Secured Transactions, First Amendment, Trusts, Wills and Estates, Professional Responsibility – it’s gonna be a great fall semester!! Read the rest of this entry >>

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On Sunday, the resurrected Lord burst the bonds of death…And in an instant the eyes that had been filled with ever-flowing tears dried. The lips that had whispered prayers of distress and grief now filled the air with wondrous praise, for Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God… Read the rest of this entry >>

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I spent some time the last couple days learning more about nutrition. Some of it was review (if calories in == calories out, you maintain your weight, etc.), but I did learn some new principles. For example, not all protein is created equal. You should try to eat more protein foods like seafood, nuts, and seeds, and fewer meats, poultry, and eggs, because the former are lower in solid fats. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Happy 4th of July! E-cards are really one of the greatest things ever. They’re a classy, fun, easy way to let someone know you’re thinking of them, and totally an integral part of the modern internet. So I found this fantastic card for the 4th, and thought I’d share it here. Enjoy!
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A few weeks ago my dad had the opportunity to attend a Chicagoland area priesthood leadership training meeting. Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was the keynote speaker, and he emphasized that the Lord blesses priesthood holders who focus on three key principles: 1) Obtain a knowledge of the gospel; 2) Live by the standards of the gospel; and 3) Give dedicated service. By following those simple guides, the Lord has promised “the blessings of heaven.”

My dad really enjoyed the meeting, and actually called me about it on his drive home to tell me the things he learned. In addition to the great lessons learned, Elder Perry wanted to meet everyone there, so he stood at the door to greet everyone as they left. Being a Logan native himself, Elder Perry remarked upon meeting my dad that “Israelsen is a good solid Cache Valley name.”
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