by Walter Penning | Oct 17, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I loved to listen to my father tell us scripture stories. He had a knack for making words on a page transform into images and situations and drama and faith. For some reason, one of my favorite stories was that of Daniel and his interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 16, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
I’ve been thinking a lot about Laman and Lemuel and the catalyst/catalysts that launched them from regular older brothers to “murderers in their hearts.” As I read Nephi’s account of killing Laban again, I looked at the aftermath in a...
by Emlee Taylor | Oct 15, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
When I was younger, I loved my Rubik’s Cube! I was great at mixing up the colored squares. Sometimes I could even get a line or two of one color back after much twisting and turning of the cube. However, by the end of my fascination with the Rubik’s Cube, it sat on a...
by Molly A. Kerr | Oct 14, 2017 | Molly A. Kerr: All the Pieces of Pi
Before I start, I want to clearly state that I write this as a private citizen and a student of history. In writing this, I did all my research on the internet and I do not represent any organization or company. I challenge you and obligate you to do your own...
by Cheryl S. Savage | Oct 13, 2017 | Cheryl S. Savage: Finding Hope
We’ve thrown away the unrealistic soul mate lists, so now we are ready to learn how to stop using the soul mate myth to halt effort and preparation! “I don’t need to prepare for it, think about it, or date because a soul mate will know me and love me...
by Valerie Steimle | Oct 12, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
After listening to the messages of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a few weekends ago, one of those messages from Jean B. Bingham really struck a chord with me. Please take some time to watch it if you haven’t yet. Here...
by Walter Penning | Oct 11, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
A question. When was the last Internet video you watched? My guess is you responded today or possibly yesterday. I asked my 88-year-old mother the same question. She said, “Five minutes ago.” The point? Videos are becoming prolific, ubiquitous, and...
by Tudie Rose | Oct 10, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
Happiness is not dependent on the approval of others. It took me a lifetime to learn that. I don’t know why it was hard for me, but for whatever reason, that seemed to be one of the hardest things in my life to learn. As most children, I wanted my parents to...
by Patty Sampson | Oct 9, 2017 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
Motherhood has been kicking my butt lately. I wanted this ‘job’ of mothering so badly that I worked for years to get here. And now I need sleep. I used to think that my parents were going gray because they were getting old. But I really think it has...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 8, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
In 1993, while serving in the Scotland Edinburgh Mission Office, I met Sister Mary Hales. She and her husband Robert D. Hales, Presiding Bishop of the Church at the time, were visiting an eastern bloc country when Bishop Hales experienced heart trauma and flew to...
