by Alison P | Feb 23, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
I recently ran across a statement in a fictional book that struck a chord with me. It was discussing the conflict around making difficult decisions and facing problems in life. “There’s a test for every man and woman. They’re all different, but they all require your...
by Alison P | Feb 13, 2008 | Home and Family
The family is a basic unit of society. However, its definition and expectations tend to also change with the whims of society. The Lord’s view of the family does not change. It is the most important aspect of our lives here on earth and is central to His plan for our...
by Alison P | Feb 12, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
How do you create memories for things that are special to you? Do you keep a journal or photo album, or do you have some other favorite method of bringing back good feelings and joy from past experiences? The covenant of baptism is one of the most joyful and sacred...
by Alison P | Feb 9, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the very first covenant, or promise, we make with God is baptism. When we recognize our testimony of Jesus Christ and feel those first stirrings that encourage us to be more like our Savior, we want to cast off...
by Alison P | Feb 5, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
There are some things that we must learn with our head. There are other things that we can only learn through the heart. Spirituality is one of those things. Yes, there is an element of intellect involved. We have to study what we know about God, Jesus Christ, and the...
