In one of the paradoxes of life, we receive the most when we give. Through the LDS church, Michelle and I have a responsibility to give service in the Pathway Program. Through this inspired program, formal education is made available to many throughout the world. Students gather locally, once a week, for a special meeting but do most of their school work on-line. Through the Pathway Program, several BYU-Idaho associates and bachelors degrees are available to students who continue their “normal lives” with family and work, while achieving their educational goals.

In the few short months we have been serving in this program, it is clear that it not only brings the blessings of formal education to many, but is also a great blessing in other ways. Through the Pathway Program, strong friendships are forged, commitments are renewed, life’s dreams are realized, and the strength of God is expanded in the lives of all who participate. Michelle and I are blessed for our role in this visionary program. As we give, we also receive much.