by Delisa Hargrove | Aug 1, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
“Thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty” (1 Samuel 20:18). This morning, I attended the funeral of a friend’s 24 year old brother. His untimely death sent shock-waves through the family. “Who’s going to protect me now?” cried one of his girls at the...
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 Delisa Hargrove | Jul 17, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
The line of girls and leaders waiting to use the Port-a-Potties wrapped up the road. Five port-a-potties were available, why was the line so long? Shanna Davis walked confidently past the really long line, heading towards a port-a-potty. “Wait!” shouted one of the...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jul 9, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
While visiting Luxor, Egypt, our Airbnb host, Ghamoury, invited my sister Destinee and I to a wedding party. We excitedly accepted the unexpected cultural opportunity. He drove us down a narrow dirt road parallel to a canal fed by the Nile River. We arrived after the...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jul 1, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Friends stopped by our home. Their fearless toddler loved our bulldog and enjoyed playing with him. Their two young girls felt shy and nervous around the dog. Until Anthony put him in the other room, the girls felt stressed and fearful. As I thought about it, I...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 24, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
If you had a chance to sit and talk to God one-on-one uninterrupted, what would you ask Him? What would you want to talk about? Several recent chats with some church members have indicated some desired conversations with God. For example: I miss my loved ones. How are...