Relying on Faith
Today we received notification of Alvin's transplant surgery. From the moment he was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure seven years ago we have pushed forward with faith, diligence and an astounding amount of courage and strength. My husband has remained...
Joseph Smith And John The Baptist
The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard frequently lamented that he wrote “without authority” (The Essential Kierkegaard, 454). He meant several things by this. One shade had to do with his philosophic writings: he was merely a reader of books, and not any authority...
The Wagon-Wheel Of Life
Life can be circular at times. Sometimes we are up. Other times we are down. And sometimes it feels like we are just merely going in circles. I believe this—not only from personal experience, but also from my religion. Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church...
Teens: Liken the Scriptures to Yourself
Nephi, an ancient prophet whose emigration from Jerusalem to the Americas is recorded in the Book of Mormon, revered two particular Bible men: Moses and Isaiah. As we read through Nephi’s words we can see that he has taken studying his scriptures quite seriously. It...
Obedience: The First Law of Heaven
The scriptures are filled with examples of what happens when we are obedient, and conversely, disobedient. Noah was commanded to build a boat and gather the animals, male and female, because the Lord was going to flood the earth due to the extreme wickedness. (Good...
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
It's a common question asked amongst the good people of the world, no matter your religion, race or creed: "Why does God let bad things happen?" No one, and I mean no one, escapes suffering in this phase of our eternal existence we call mortality or life. It's just...
Teens: Become a Master of Scripture
For those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nicknamed the Mormon Church), the words ‘Scripture Mastery’ have a double meaning. The first thing we’ll think of is a set of 100 verses of scripture that “have been deemed especially...
Not My Feet Only
One of my favorite stories in the New Testament comes just before Christ’s time in Gethsemane. While in the upper room, Jesus approaches His disciples and performs a humble service for them. He washes their feet. Like most messages from the Savior, this served many...
Teens: Will You Go and Do What the Lord Commands?
I’d like to start off our study of Scripture Mastery verses by looking at the Book of Mormon. For those of you who haven’t heard of this book, or have heard a little and aren’t certain what it’s about, the Book of Mormon is an ancient record of the people who lived in...
Homeschooling and the Gospel
If you homeschool your children, you may wonder if your new church membership will affect that in any way. The church is officially neutral on the subject of homeschooling. They consider the method of education of children to be the responsibility of the parents. It...
Who Wants to Speak To You
Late one night while, sitting around the campfire, at our last Singles Ward Relief Society campout, (we have one at least once a year) the question arose of what our greatest pet peeves were. Some of the sisters claimed that they had no pet peeves for nothing bothered...
Solving the Parenting Puzzle of Balance with Choice
In my last blog, I observed that balance between being too strict or too lenient is first found by giving our children knowledge. We help them know their own strength and power - they are children of God with unlimited potential. They can do anything! We teach...
Patience With Parents
I have heard many of my single adult friends complain about their parents seeming interfere with their life. Indeed I have heard the comments, “Why can’t my parents just leave me alone?”, or “Why can’t they acknowledge that I am an adult?”, or “If only they would stay...
A Courtship Founded On Friendship
This last weekend my sister was visiting with her new husband. They were planning their wedding reception which is coming up on the 12th of April. Saturday night, my new brother invited two of his good friends to come over. When they arrived, they demanded details on...
Where Does Our Tent Face?
A number of years ago when I first joined my stake singles ward, I had a Relief Society Lesson that changed my life. I no longer recall all the details of the lesson, but there is one part that I will never forget. The sister who was teaching Relief Society that...
Women Are Like Apples On Trees
One cannot be strong all the time. Or at least I have not figured out yet how to be, though I am generally a happy person, and I try to look at the bright side of things. Every now and then the realities of my life come crashing down upon me. In those moments when I...
How missionaries bless their families as well as strangers
This is a sweet conversion story, as well as comforting advice for parents of missionaries. It is shared by Deana Ross, who currently has a son serving a mission in Portland, Oregon. Here are her words: My husband is a convert. He joined the Church while he was in...
What a Cub Scout Can Do
Today’s conversion story is from Maggie Steward. She says her family calls it the “Cub Scout Story”, and groans when she starts to tell it. Enjoy! SHORT STORY : One Cub Scout asks another to attend scouts at church with him. People are converted who later serve...
Do We Need Scientific Proof?
Since the time of Joseph Smith, there have been many who pose the problem of “prove it” to those who would share the gospel with them. That’s a daunting challenge. As it turns out, there are many who are up to the task. They gain greater knowledge almost every day...
Why We Sing Hymns
Some of the songs you sing as you begin attending church will be familiar to you from your previous churches, but many will be new. The hymns are not just a way to take a break. They serve many important purposes in our services and meetings. The hymns help to...
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