by Amy Carpenter | Jun 22, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
One of my favorite talks of all time is “As Many As I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten” by D. Todd Christofferson. The talk contains so many wonderful pieces of wisdom and words of advice, but the real reason I love it so much is because it retells Hugh B....
by Amy Carpenter | Jun 7, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am a very anxious person. It’s not a quality I’m particularly proud of — I’m not exactly bragging about the ridiculous scenarios that run through my mind every time my husband is late...
by Amy Carpenter | May 25, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
In today’s society, there’s a phrase that is becoming more and more apparent: “Sex sells.” Sexual intimacy, something designed to be a bonding, sacred, and personal experience between a married couple (hence the very term...
by Amy Carpenter | Apr 19, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
This Good Friday, I’m reflecting on several things Easter-related. Firstly, I’m thinking about how I wish “Easter ham” wasn’t a thing (I hate ham and always have; I literally have nothing good to say about this cut of meat), and secondly,...
by Amy Carpenter | Apr 12, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
One of the most wise adages of all times instructs us, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I have always fiercely loved that quote, and it’s served me well throughout my life — especially in moments of...
