Gordon B. Hinckley: Carry On

When Gordon Bitner Hinckley was announced on March 13, 1995 as the Lord’s new prophet he was asked by journalists what his message would be. He replied, “Carry on. Yes. Our theme will be to carry on the great work which has been furthered by our predecessors.”...
Teaching Children Peace

Teaching Children Peace

One day my husband asked our energetic four-year-old daughter, “Are you a peacemaker or a troublemaker?” She paused, then decisively pronounced, “I’m a piece of trouble!” In a world full of pieces of trouble and conflict at every turn, we...
Light, Life, and Truth

Light, Life, and Truth

I do not know if it is an accident of history, or if there was divine intervention involved, but have you noticed that the words “son” and “sun” are homophones? For Christians that involves a fun word play. We believe that Christ is the Son of God and also that He is...

While Your Loved One is Deployed

Your loved one has deployed. Your emotions may run the range from anger to sorrow. It seems as if your world has turned upside down. Don’t feel bad, that is natural. It is normal for you to feel those emotions. This a very difficult time for you and your deployed...
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