by Jane Thurston | Jan 20, 2017 | Jane Thurston: Down Syndrome Days
If we’d known how much we were going to enjoy him, those first few “down syndrome days” would have been very different. It isn’t that I thought we might not enjoy him, but in those first few days there was so much unknown that it did feel like we were navigating a bit...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 19, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
I opened the car door and just stared at the empty space. Where was my bag? I performed high powered computations—Did I bring my church bag? Yes. We came straight from church and so I had my church bag. Did I leave it there? Yes, it was right there. We thought it...
by Walter Penning | Jan 18, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
What a blessing it is to be able to listen to good music. While mankind has always had talented musicians, only recently has access enabled instant gratification. The recording quality has improved over the years such that today’s digital music has the quality and...
by Tudie Rose | Jan 17, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
I write this having just come from a Baptist funeral for a good friend, Booker Armstrong. My husband worked with Booker for many years at Caltrans. Through those years we got to know Booker and Dorothy through social situations in addition to Danny’s days with Booker...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jan 16, 2017 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
This is the second part in a series on service. The first part covered the problems associated with service. This part looks at the reason behind service. The bulk of this part of the series lies in the quotes from the six General Authorities I have randomly selected....
by Emlee Taylor | Jan 15, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
I want you to think of a small, brown, cardboard box. Scrawled on one side, in thick, black marker is Family. Scrawled on another side, in the same oppressive black: Physical Health. On another: Financial Status. On another: Educational Opportunities. On another:...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 14, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
My friend, Lena Soliven, is an Uber driver on Oahu. She’s recounted many interesting and profound ride stories. But the latest story she shared really hit me. She picked up a man wanting a ride from Waikiki to Honolulu for work. The man mentioned he was...
by Walter Penning | Jan 13, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
In loving memory of LaVell Edwards One of my favorite memories was the occasion when Gordon B Hinckley recognized Coach Edwards’ numerous accomplishments and announced the naming of the LaVell Edwards Stadium. How does one begin remembering a person with...
by Denise Mastrocola | Jan 12, 2017 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
Even when we know that something is good for us, it is sometimes tempting to do things that get in the way of our good health. Throughout my life one positive health habit that has been the hardest for me to consistently maintain, is getting a good night’s sleep. It...
by Walter Penning | Jan 11, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
There is a lot of talk today about staying fit and eating healthy. We have work out schedules, gym memberships, bikes, rock climbing teams, and stringent schedules. I used to get away with just living life on the farm, and a few extracurricular activities were enough....
