by Walter Penning | Apr 26, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It was a particularly difficult time in my life. I had recently lost my job and was fully engaged in a career search. To be perfectly honest, recently is probably a misnomer. As I remember, the interview took place up in Woods Cross, which was a fair distance from my...
by Tudie Rose | Apr 25, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
At the conclusion of April 2017 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I did what I always do at the end of General Conference—I sat down to think about the general theme that seemed to run through the whole conference. It was clear to...
by Abby Christianson | Apr 24, 2017 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
My adventure in Autism took an unexpected sharp turn recently. It became clear that my son needed to be homeschooled. That’s a huge change! Every homeschool mom deserves a medal — not including me because I am not doing it right yet. But I’m trying....
by Jane Thurston | Apr 23, 2017 | Jane Thurston: Down Syndrome Days
The air is fresh, the sun is out, there’s a light breeze that’s just the right temperature. Greens are greener. Pinks, yellows, and reds are brighter. It must be spring again – a time when so many things take the chance to start over. When I saw the following...
by Emlee Taylor | Apr 22, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
When does the pain stop when your missionary leaves home? I think everyone has a different response to their missionary leaving home. Some parents are so thankful that their child is able to serve a mission that there are only tears of grateful joy at parting....
by Delisa Hargrove | Apr 21, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
It’s 2:37am. I did something I rarely do. I woke up when our dog woke up Anthony to go outside. (In this household, I’m the “parent” that typically sleeps through everything.) Then I couldn’t go back to sleep because I started thinking about...
by Elizabeth Latey | Apr 20, 2017 | Elizabeth Latey- My Mormon Experience
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth. ~Bahᾱ’u’llᾱh A warm, welcome awaited the Philadelphia Interfaith Visionary Women’s Council in the beautiful Baha’i Center. The meeting of our differing faiths would have pleased the...
by Walter Penning | Apr 19, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I wouldn’t really call myself a handyman. Sure, I change the furnace filter and fix the occasional plumbing problems around the house, but my know-how and expertise is somewhat limited in this area. Yet, on occasion there comes along a job that has to be done. Such...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 17, 2017 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
For many, the entire week before and during Easter is one of spiritual power. They spend the week focusing their hearts and attention on the atonement of Jesus Christ, and they contemplate what it means to them. Then Easter comes, the baskets are opened, the eggs are...
by Nanette ONeal | Apr 16, 2017 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! He has been called King of Kings, the Savior and Redeemer of mankind. He is the only Begotten Son of God, who through his atonement, crucifixion and resurrection, conquered sin and death for all of mankind. He did...
