by Patty Sampson | Feb 21, 2017 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
Today at church we had Stake Conference, where many congregations (called Wards) met together. I think our Stake has 10 congregations all together. So it was a bigger crowd than on a usual Sunday. The meeting was very uplifting, and the chance to see friends in...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 20, 2017 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
One day I read an article by a college freshman who bragged about having become an atheist that year. Her reasons seemed to have more to do with wanting to rebel against her parents than with any carefully thought out reasoning, but one aspect of her article stood out...
by Delisa Hargrove | Feb 19, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly.” Today I walked into the temple towards a new smiling face. My friend and I attend the temple pretty much every week at the same time and know most of the ladies on that shift now. I smiled at the...
by Emlee Taylor | Feb 18, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
A few Sundays back, as I stood in the foyer, one of the ladies in our congregation came up to me and started sharing how wonderful dinner was the night before. She had been invited to have dinner with a family in our congregation. This family is known for reaching out...
by Valerie Steimle | Feb 17, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
When Tragedy Strikes Last weekend I had the most wonderful opportunity to attend a special conference for Widows and Widowers of my church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints – LDS Church). We spent two days listening, visiting, laughing and...
by Jane Thurston | Feb 16, 2017 | Jane Thurston: Down Syndrome Days
I Can’t Find My Baby! You know that feeling when you can’t find your young child? Did you flinch and begin to feel that sinking feeling as you read this title? Everyone knows that first jolt of alarm when realizing that they’re unable to spot their little...
by Walter Penning | Feb 15, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I am an avid sports fan. Perhaps you are, too. Sporting events are fun to watch and I believe can be beneficial to all those involved. So I would like to pose a question for your consideration: When is the game or contest won? Is it when one team doubles its...
by Tudie Rose | Feb 14, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
My dad used to tell me that you can learn something from everyone you meet. You don’t have to like everyone you meet, but if you have respect for that person as a fellow traveler on this planet, I submit that Dad was right. He was right because there is good in...
by Patty Sampson | Feb 13, 2017 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I hope you’ll bear with me as I share a personal story. It’s been a few years, so I can look back on this experience with objectivity. But I still cringe remembering this day. I survived a pulmonary embolism by the grace of God. A memorable...
by Nanette ONeal | Feb 12, 2017 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
In Kindergarten, Valentine’s Day was pure fun. We decorated cards with construction-paper hearts and doilies and wrote “I love you” in crayon across the top. I can almost smell the paste used to smear on the back of the hearts, the kind that would clump in so many...
