I was born in Ogden, Utah, but grew up in Sterling, Virginia. I served in the Santiago North Mission in Chile from 1987-1989. I graduated with a degree in Humanities from BYU. While at BYU I married Nicole Jones. I got a Master’s degree and a Doctorate, both in Humanities, from Florida State University. I have taught Humanities at Elon University since 2000. I have written Pride: A Practical Approach as well as two other books, and I do research and publish on topics like laughter, Humanities teaching, the seven deadly sins, and Radiohead. I have four children and two grandchildren.
A king who is a poor judge of character. A gigantic foam finger in sacrament meeting. An elevator that does not go to the top floors. Dementors. The Missionary Guide used by missionaries in the 80s and 90s. A risqué encounter between two Greek gods. A mastodon hunter named Doug who is the reason you sometimes feel inadequate. This book combines all of these and more to explore qualities like devotion to God, meekness, vulnerability, seeing your weaknesses, respect, modesty, and friendship as well as self-righteousness, willful blindness, hypocrisy, enmity, and pride. The book’s stories and analysis provide practical insights into what it means to be humble in your relationship with God and in your relationships with others.
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