by Kelly P. Merrill | Oct 19, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
We all know that life is hard. There are times when no matter how hard we try, it feels like life itself is seeking to crush us into the dirt. Yet 2 Nephi 2:25 says that “men are that they might have joy.” So when does the joy begin? Perhaps our definition of joy...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Oct 12, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN MORMONBASICS.COM. One of the things we assume in life, like we assume we will be able to take our next breath, is our ability to choose from moment to moment what we will do. When someone takes that ability away from us we feel...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Oct 5, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I have always felt a little uncomfortable reading about the Apostle Peter. I think it is because there are parts of his life that remind me of myself. As we look at the account of Peter’s life we should look at the pattern he set for us. In a way, Peter’s life is a...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Sep 28, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
“The light of the soul is released through the teeth of a bright and happy smile.” I penned these words after passing a Polynesian student on the campus of Brigham Young University – Hawaii Campus. I noted that someone who may look ferocious otherwise, usually...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Sep 21, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
There has been a lot of talk in the media about whose lives matter these days and who’s apparently don’t. In the Church we make a big deal about the covenants we make and about needing to keep those covenants. So I asked myself why covenants matter. After doing some...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Sep 14, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Based on a talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland given in the April, 2012 General Conference. One of the hallmarks of having a child around is hearing the phrase, “It’s not fair!” If anyone can spot unfairness a mile off, it is a child. As we grow older we are often...
