by Abby Christianson | Jun 26, 2017 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I feel so grateful for the progress my son has made in the last few months. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. And I wanted to share a few of the things I have done to help him. As I mentioned previously, we pulled him out of public school and started teaching...
by Laurie W | Jun 25, 2017 | Home and Family
One thing you can always count on when it comes to kids is their ability to ask more questions than you could possibly ever know the answer to, starting with “How did the stars get up in the sky?” to the ever-annoying repetition of one word – “Why?” How do you...
by Emlee Taylor | Jun 24, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
I served a mission because it was expected. As I served with various companions, I learned that each had come out to serve in the mission field for different reasons. Honestly, the reasons were as varied as the missionaries themselves. So, when you ask a...
by Laurie W | Jun 23, 2017 | Home and Family
My daughter came home one day, her normally cheerful face taking on a weighty look. Though I ached to jump right in and demand she tell me what was wrong, I mentally restrained myself and waited for her to come to me. Fortunately for my blood pressure, it...
by Ty James Knight | Jun 22, 2017 | Guest Posts, Mostly for Mormons
This article was previously published on Ty James Knight There’s a phrase in the LDS community that’s used almost too casually these days- “Oh he left the church a long time ago.” Or-“She doesn’t want anything to do with the church anymore.”...
by Walter Penning | Jun 21, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I know this is not necessarily the best time or place to render this admission, but I have a confession to make. When Jesus Christ was on the earth and he called his twelve apostles, he taught them his gospel and set for them a perfect example. They had the...
by Tudie Rose | Jun 20, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
For a number of years my extended family kept in touch via family e-mail. Often someone would say something like, “Do you remember …?” Or someone would tell a story from our childhood and everyone else would jump on with comments. It didn’t take me long to figure out...
by Matt M | Jun 19, 2017 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
It is inspiring to realize that every admonition to which Christ invites us, He has lead the way. Jesus gently implored “come follow me” (Luke 18: 22) and then provided the perfect example of how we should live. Jesus taught that we should lose our...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 18, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Last year, I shared pretty publicly the struggle I had with suicidal thoughts after miscarrying in an article called “Saved From Suicide.” I feel compelled to share a recent experience that gives me hope that not only can those feelings be managed one day at a...
by Emlee Taylor | Jun 17, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
This morning I speak about the power of the Book of Mormon and the critical need we have as members of this Church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. The importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the Book of Mormon cannot be overstated....