by Valerie Steimle | Jul 24, 2018 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This post was originally published in 2014. Minor changes have been made. Right around this time of the year, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints start to talk about their pioneer heritage. Why, you ask, do we hear all about the pioneer...
by Tudie Rose | Jul 18, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
July 24th is Pioneer Day, when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) celebrate the arrival of the pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. It used to be that most members of the Church had pioneer ancestors, but the Church has grown...
by Tudie Rose | Jul 4, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
My dad used to tell us to learn from the mistakes of others. He warned us that we would make enough mistakes on our own without repeating the mistakes of others. I think I can take that one step further. What if we learned good character traits of others so that we...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jul 28, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
The wood felt curious in my hands as I dipped between the handle and the cart. I leaned my waist into the handle. The cart moved easily and seemed eager to get under way. My sister Destinee stood on the other side of the frame. My parents stood at the back of the cart...
by Walter Penning | Oct 7, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I watched a program recently. It reflected on the sacrifices of the early saints and handcart pioneers who suffered so much that we could have the blessings today of the gospel in its fullness. It’s called 17 Miracles, and I highly recommend it. Perhaps it was...
