“Let’s get the facts straight.” “Just give me the facts.” “The facts of the matter are…” “Factual speaking…” “I’ve seen the facts.” “Face the facts.” “Your facts are wrong.” “My source is factual.” “Facts, facts, facts…” Many discussions in our current society begin or end with the term “facts” being thrown around, with one side trying to prove its point through the use of the “facts” they have. Yet, despite the high utilization rate of the term “facts”, it doesn’t seem to be

In Utah and much of the West, reservoir levels are dropping to an all-time low. Many people are praying for rain, hoping that the reservoirs can be refilled and people have the water they need. I too have prayed for rain and tried to cut water usage at my home. As I have done this, I have realized that my prayers for rain can create problems elsewhere.   In a simple example, I had a painting project to do outside to help improve an area of my home. I booked time in my schedul