: About Me

Val John Jennings is a published poet, webmaster, professional scouter, author, senior citizen, grandparent, outdoorsman, genealogist, and traveler. He resides with his wife, Karla Casper-Jennings, in Norfolk, Virginia. Val & Karla are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as volunteers in employment counseling and family history research.

My passion is ...

family history

I know too much about ...

too little

My parents always told me ...

listen

My childhood ambition ...

to fly

My favorite memory ...

what was the question?

Why I write ...

I feel inspired

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

BYU TV

My first job ...

gardening

My best moment ...

becoming a parent

My inspiration ...

Jesus Christ

Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The Book of Mormon

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The Book of Mormon is "another Testament of Jesus Christ". Several years ago, I was ticketed by a policeman for having only one headlight. I asked him why I was ticketed as I was doing fine. I could see the road and only had a short distance to go until I arrived home. He asked me, "What would happen if the other light went out"? Of course, the answer was that I would be left in the dark. Many who believe in Jesus Christ do well in the light of day. They know they have headlights when needed, but darkness is not upon them and they do not seem concerned that they can loose the light and stu...

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