by Cheryl S. Savage | Mar 3, 2017 | Cheryl S. Savage: Finding Hope
This article was previously published on Happy meets Crazy. Republished with permission. It’s come to my attention that my marriage is being held up as an example to others. A positive example! That’s not so bad. It’s flattering. It shows...
by DarEll Hoskisson | Mar 2, 2017 | DarEll S. Hoskisson- Everyday Disciple
I grew up in a garden. Like Adam and Eve had everything they needed with little effort, as a child, I did too. My parents loved each other, loved the Lord and loved me. I had food every day. Even my voracious curiosity was fed. It was a paradise. At home...
by Walter Penning | Mar 1, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I teach a family history class. Frequently, I don’t really know how the class is going to proceed until it happens. The scripture “I will give you in the moment…” comes to mind. John Bytheway once said that he can hardly wait to go to a fireside where he will be...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 28, 2017 | Finding Happiness, Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
What is the purpose of life? We’re here to gain a body and a family, to learn, to be tested, to develop faith, and ultimately to return to our Heavenly Father. However, the Book of Mormon also offers another interesting perspective on the purpose of our time here on...
by Tudie Rose | Feb 27, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
It is tough living in 2017. Fear and anger are running amuck. The world is a scary place right now. Watching the news is downright depressing—not to mention social media. It is so easy to get caught up in all that fear and anger. Is there no balm in Gilead? (Jeremiah...
by Delisa Hargrove | Feb 26, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Our Stake President asked us to read an unmarked Book of Mormon, looking specifically for examples of the Savior’s atonement. The last time I KNOW I read through an unmarked copy of the Book of Mormon was in 1991. I can’t remember if I have read an...
by Emlee Taylor | Feb 25, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
Every week, missionaries get one day to take care of their personal needs for the week. This day is called their preparation day, or P-day. Mundane tasks like laundry, grocery shopping, haircuts, etc. are all taken care of once a week. It is also the day when...
by Valerie Steimle | Feb 24, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
One of the most important, if not the most important aspect of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the Atonement. Adam fell. We know he did this. He needed to so mankind could come to the earth. To help us get back to our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ sacrificed...
by Elizabeth Latey | Feb 23, 2017 | Elizabeth Latey- My Mormon Experience
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral welcomed the Philadelphia Interfaith Visionary Women’s Council. The Reverend Sarah E. Hedgis, Associate Priest over Congregational Life, welcomed us warmly and taught us about the Christian season of Lent....
by Walter Penning | Feb 22, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When I was a young man living with my family in the country, farm life was anything but glamorous. Out of necessity we learned that some chores couldn’t wait. Milking cows, watering fields, planting gardens, and pruning orchards had a schedule all of their own. ...
