Keith Mecham

Husband, Father, Grandfather, BESD Assistant Superintendent- secondary teaching and learning, a follower of Jesus Christ.

[Jeffrey R. Holland @HollandJeffreyR]

I know many who struggle with perfectionism. Around the Church I hear many who struggle with this issue: “I am just not good enough.” “I fall so far short.” “I will never measure up.” I hear this from teenagers. I hear it from missionaries. I hear it from new converts. I hear it from lifelong members.

As children of God, we should not demean or vilify ourselves, as if beating up on ourselves is somehow going to make us the person God wants us to become.

With a willingness to repent and a desire for increased righteousness always in our hearts, I would hope we could pursue personal improvement in a way that doesn’t include excessive guilt trips or demolishing our self-esteem.

I believe that Jesus intended the commandment “be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father … in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48) to be a tribute to who and what God the Eternal Father is and what we can achieve with Him in eternity, not a harsh verbal reminder of our shortcomings.

Except for Jesus, there have been no flawless performances on this earthly journey we are pursuing, so while in mortality let’s strive for steady improvement without obsessing about being perfect.

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

@DaxSumko31 @weberstatefb @GunterRobbie Congrats Dax!!! It was sure fun to watch you run! Staying purple is also Awesome!

[TCEA @TCEA]

Hold onto that passion 💙

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[Spencer Cox @SpencerJCox]

A must-watch, no matter what team you cheer for. ❤️👊🏼

[Brant Mecham @mecham_brant]

Saw this in a front yard driving today! Looks like we need to get the owner a blue light for those Aggie wins!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Struggling kids don’t make it because they are in the right class. They make it because they have the right teacher.

This year… you can be that teacher.

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

Lets go BEE fans!! Please vote!!

[UHSAA @UHSAAinfo]

It's time to decide who enters the High School Logo Madness Final Four, starting with a rematch of last year's championship: @timptwolves vs. @realboxelder.

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

My heart goes out to this family and especially their son, Issac who lost both his parents this past weekend in a traffic accident. Great kid! Please consider helping if you can. ❤️ https://t.co/xYLWPfdEHE

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

@ScottyGZone Great job Scotty G! You Rock!

[Latter-day Prophet Quotes @LDProphetQuotes]

"I promise you that when you begin to catch even a glimpse of how your Heavenly Father sees you and what He is counting on you to do for Him, your life will never be the same!” -Russell M. Nelson

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

A teacher can change everything! 🙌

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

Sure love my wife who took a chance on me 30 plus years ago!

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

I can testify that this is true.

[Jeffrey R. Holland @HollandJeffreyR]

One of the great lessons I have learned about prayer is the power that comes in speaking our prayers aloud. It is one of the most meaningful ways that I have found to really connect with heaven and hear the Lord’s voice. #HearHim

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Our AP had assigned this kid to ISS on Friday. This morning, the kid walked up to reconnect and talk about the day. As the student left, the AP said “I appreciate you.” The kid responded, “I appreciate YOU.”

This fires me up! We never want the kids in trouble to feel alienated.

[Latter-day Prophet Quotes @LDProphetQuotes]

“I don’t know how to get anything done except getting on my knees and pleading for help and then getting on my feet and going to work." -Gordon B. Hinckley

[Latter-day Prophet Quotes @LDProphetQuotes]

"The Savior of the world will walk that essential journey with you. He will strengthen you when you waver. He will be your light when it seems most dark. He will take your hand and be your hope when hope seems all you have left." -Elder Holland

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

#ThoughtForTheDay No student is unreachable. Every student is teachable. No student wants to fail. It’s up to us to do whatever it takes to ensure they prevail. Be a champion for all kids. #Culturize

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

@joehadfield So I’m curious what your new job is now? Sounds like still at BYU?

[Keith Mecham @BEHSMecham]

@ScottyGZone @mecham_brant Scotty G, you were and are the best! I was a rookie and you had to tolerate my stupidity at times. Love to listen to you when I can!

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

I can’t stand the snarky memes mocking students for failing to finish online assignments. How about we recognize that everyone is doing their best? Parents aren’t the enemy. Kids aren’t the enemy. Teachers aren’t the enemy. A global pandemic is the enemy.