by Ali C | May 16, 2008 | Finding Happiness
Recently I’ve found myself contemplating my future should I outlive my husband. The truth is that he is not well and it is likely that I will survive him. It isn’t a happy truth or a fact I care to look at too closely—nevertheless, it remains. I could choose to ignore...
by Ali C | May 15, 2008 | Finding Happiness
The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or Mormon Church,) has a wonderful way with words. Long before he became our Prophet and Seer, I enjoyed listening—and learning—from this great man. Twice a year Mormons enjoy a General Conference,...
by Cindy B | May 15, 2008 | Finding Happiness
My daughter asked me yesterday, with great concern in her young voice, why bad things had to happen to good people. She was thinking of the people in Burma (Myanmar) and in China with the recent, horrific events they’re experiencing. I thought of what a deep question...
by Ali C | May 14, 2008 | Finding Happiness
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or Mormons,) we have additional scripture and revelations that have increased our understanding of the premortal life, our purpose in mortality, and our potential for eternal life. The Prophet Joseph Smith...
by Ali C | May 13, 2008 | Finding Happiness
If you search the internet you will find many studies which proclaim that religious people are happier than non-religious people. Faith seems to be the predominant factor in their happiness—faith that things can and will get better, that there is hope, that they are...
by Moira T | May 13, 2008 | Finding Happiness
We had the most wonderful surprise yesterday. Yesterday, a dear man chose to come worship with us. I watched as this brother was embraced and welcomed. One by one, people came over and spoke with him. From where I was sitting, it looked as if expressions of brotherly...
