by Tudie Rose | Jun 5, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
I never talked baby talk to my children. From the moment they were born, I talked to them as if I was speaking to an adult. I didn’t want to get in the habit of treating them as if they couldn’t understand. My experience had been that some adults didn’t give children...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 4, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
I am surrounded by amazing and faith-filled people. My sister, Daciana Washburn recently shared some of her thoughts and struggles applying the Savior’s Atonement in her life. Her struggle is so applicable that I asked if I could share her words with you. ...
by Emlee Taylor | Jun 3, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
Too often, the feeling of being in a dark hole, completely alone in my misery, overwhelms me. Feelings of worthlessness, inadequacy, and even stupidity assault me. When I am in this dark place within, compliments do not reach me. A visit from a friend might...
by Maya Oak | Jun 2, 2017 | Maya Oak- Finding My Way Back
There has been a sense of peace within me since I went to the temple to take out my own endowments. And with that peace has come an urgency to really focus on teaching my daughter the gospel. It’s so funny how everything kind of rolls into one. Yesterday in...
by Abby Christianson | Jun 1, 2017 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
We recently had a challenge at church to do Family History and focus on the temple often for a month. So I put down the novels and picked up my laptop. But my family is all pretty into family history. And I thought it was all done. I couldn’t find records to...
by Delisa Hargrove | May 31, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles, Discipleship: Follow the Savior
How strong is your hope for the future? Are you optimistic? Eric Barker’s article “11 scientific studies that will restore your faith in humanity” talks about scientific studies that support the power of optimism and hope. Reading his article reminded me that the...
by Walter Penning | May 30, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Alma is lauded as a great prophet. He taught that there is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Jesus Christ. This supported King Benjamin’s words to his people and echoed the prophecy of Abinadi to the wicked King Noah. These three...
by Christine Bell | May 29, 2017 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
What do you think of when the subject of cemeteries is mentioned? Do you think about a place of peace and calm where the dead are remembered and honored? Or do you think of cemeteries as creepy, spooky places? One of my young friends holds her breath as we drive past...
by Walter Penning | May 28, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Like many of you, I enjoyed conference. You probably take notes while you are listening to the beautiful testimonies, counsel, and direction. I do, too. I do not have shorthand skills, so frequently I abbreviate and defer to the forthcoming printed copies and online...
by Emlee Taylor | May 27, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
I love lists! I love to write down what I plan on doing and crossing off tasks as they are finished. Sometimes, I will write down stuff I’ve already done, just so I can have the satisfaction of crossing off the chores! A cathartic release happens when I see a list of...
