Facing My Next Mountain
It’s a wonderful thing to always work on improving your life and learning new skills–but do you need to learn everything that comes your way? In DarEll Hoskisson’s first Self-Improvement article, she explains how to decide what is really worth learning to do.
Unspoken Parables
Walter’s new habit of walking each morning has led to unexpected opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow.
From Here to Eternity: The Marriage Project
“I have been married for 11.5 years. Each year, without meaning to, I find myself silently counting towards the 15 year mark. That’s when my parents got divorced—after 15 years of marriage.” Jessica’s plan to make it different for herself.
Painting: Crayon, My Wayward Son
Tired of your crayons? Melt them and make something amazing–another craft from the funniest hobby and talent writer online.
Coincidence, or Something More? Discerning Promptings of the Spirit
No matter how busy or sure you are, if the Holy Ghost tries to get your attention, stop and listen. Nanette explains why and how He might try to help you through an unexpected situation or give you a chance to help someone else.
Faith: It’s What’s For Life
By moving our life forward to improve and serve, we practice our faith, which becomes stronger.
Losers and Winners – Part 1 The Wicked
It can be easy to get confused as to who the winners and who the losers are in mortality. Find out why it matters that we get it right.
Can NetFlix Prevent Your Dating Life?
Netflix is changing human interaction. Now, when human beings experience loneliness, they no longer look for interaction with people; they satisfy that need with entertainment and technology. What are you missing out on in real life?
Kind Words
On Tudie’s hard days, she still pulls out a kind letter a youth counselor sent her when she was a shy pre-teen. How simple steps can help someone forever.
Emily’s Classroom
I hear people use the word “retarded” when all they mean is that their nails didn’t dry properly or that the sidewalk is uneven. Quite honestly, I can’t help but take notice, though just as quickly I remind myself that it’s not being said to equate my son with “improper” or “useless”.
Why I’m Reading the Illiad
Britt is reading the Illiad because she’s old enough now to understand the value in the book–and she wants to set the right example for her children.
More Pioneer Stories that can Change Your Life
Stories told by Mormon pioneer John Stucki in early Mormon history.
Romancing the Goal
Taking time out to renew relationships with our spouse provides the perfect opportunity to teach children about love and service.
Can You Really Know what is True?
How could anyone possibly know whether or not the Mormons have it right? Here’s how I learned to take it to God.
Upcycling: Boarding Party
Who says chess has to be boring? This creative, homemade chess board lets you play by the rules or make up your own. More fun upcycling from the Internet’s funniest craft blogger.
Living in a State of Grace
In the October 2014 Conference, Elder Jörg Klebingat, of the Seventy gave a talk entitled “Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence.” This was one of those talks that left me in a state of befuddlement. There were too many ideas for me to process all at one time,...
Christ on the Street Corner—Seeing God’s Reflection in Strangers
Sometimes the trials in our lives soften our hearts to the plight of others. They help us see past the appearances of strangers and realize deep inside we are all the same.
Raising Respectful Children: A Constant Balancing Act
Respect doesn’t just happen–children need to be taught how to give it to others.
The Patience of Hope
We often want our prayers answered instantly, but there is great power in learning to patiently trust the Lord.
How are You Changing Someone Else’s Future?
What will you do differently because you thought of your future children? How will you treat someone else today because of how it will affect the future?