by Alison P | Jan 16, 2008 | Finding Happiness
When the Savior began preparing His disciples to understand the divinity of His mission, He gave them a promise. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be troubled,...
by Alison P | Jan 15, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Paul ends his instruction on charity with this powerful statement. In fact, some have found it so powerful that it is often quoted. The women’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons, chose it as their motto at its formation...
by Candace | Jan 15, 2008 | Finding Happiness
Mormons love music. We love to sing. We love to dance. For me, personally, music brings great joy to my heart. When I am sad, music can life my spirits. When I’m in the mood to clean, music can make me motivated. When I want to the feel the Spirit of God close...
by Nathan H | Jan 15, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
We are settling into the new 2008, and this is the time of year when most people who have set resolutions for the new year are facing the difficulty of sustaining necessary changes. I am reminded of a poem by Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892), which we sing as a hymn in the...
by Ali C | Jan 13, 2008 | Finding Happiness
I’m writing today from a hospital room. My husband is here, being tested and prodded and possibly prepared for heart surgery. Possibly not, too, as anything could happen at this point. Nevertheless, it has been stressful and upsetting to say the least. This is...
by Ruby B | Jan 10, 2008 | Finding Happiness
In the scriptures, our Savior, Jesus Christ has told us, In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) Sometimes, it is difficult to see beyond our daily trials. Things can become so overwhelming and stressful...