Even Pretend Fighting Brings Contention

Even Pretend Fighting Brings Contention

Contention. Arguments. Dispute. Conflict. Disagreement. These words do not depict the true spirit of Christ, neither do they help to keep the Holy Spirit as a constant in one’s life. One verse that comes to my mind every time I think ‘contention’ can be...
What Type of Education is Best?

What Type of Education is Best?

When I was in college, about half-way done with my degree, I met a girl whose boyfriend was then serving a Mormon mission. She was young, just 18. And she was just positive that when he came home in about a year, they were going to get married. It didn’t matter that...
Respect for Manhood

Respect for Manhood

I was talking on the phone to a friend several years ago. We were complaining about our husbands and laughing at what seemed to be universal faults with the sex. I was criticizing my own husband and mocking his faults and shortcomings, repeating the same litany of...
You Can Have a Happy Family

You Can Have a Happy Family

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. Or several curve balls in a row. It’s at times like these that many of us turn to our families, finding in them the comfort and relief we crave. With our families we can achieve happiness, as long as we do the work...
Obituary Lookup Volunteers

Obituary Lookup Volunteers

Most genealogists have this in common – The excitement they feel from finding a new ancestor is so exhilarating and empowering that they want to share that feeling. Thus there are many genealogists doing volunteer work, hoping to help others find out more about...
A Library of Good Books

A Library of Good Books

“With help from your parents, begin your own library of favorite tapes, books, and pictures which are available at Church distribution centers. Enjoy reading each month in your home the Friend magazine or the international magazines.” (President Ezra Taft...
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