by Nanette ONeal | May 31, 2018 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
This post was originally published on January 19, 2014. Minor changes have been made. A very dear and stalwart friend of mine opened up about a secret pain she had been carrying. It was difficult for her to do—she has always defined herself as faithful and...
by Alison P | May 30, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
People look to Christ for many different reasons, just as they did during His mortal ministry. Some came looking for miracles, some to have their daily needs met, some to try and find fault with Him, some to seek forgiveness, some to learn from Him, become His...
by Ali C | May 21, 2018 | Finding Happiness
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or the Mormon Church, as many people call it. I am what is called a ‘convert’ to the Church, which means that I was taught the gospel by missionaries and I joined as a young woman, of my own free will...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 11, 2018 | Finding Happiness
Yesterday, in my weekly religion class, we talked about Abraham, of the Old Testament. God instructed Abraham to leave and get away from his family and homeland, where idolatry was being practiced. (See Genesis 12.) We noted this is a common practice in the...
by Alison P | Apr 26, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Have you heard the story of the First Vision? How did it affect you? It’s amazing the power that the story of the First Vision can have. When you first hear it, your heart either rejoices or your mind clouds over and can’t see the possibility of its...
by Ali C | Apr 20, 2018 | Finding Happiness
Cicero, the great Roman orator, claimed that gratitude was “not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” (Marcus Tullius Cicero, Pro Plancio, 54 b.c.) With a grateful heart, our minds are free to experience true happiness because we aren’t...
