by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 10, 2017 | Mormon Scriptures, Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (2 Nephi 19 and Isaiah 9) There have been many...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jan 9, 2017 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
The concept of service is complicated. Anyone who would tell you that service is easy is selling you something. Acts of service are rarely cut and dried. They are rarely simple. I will explain that later on. In this multi-part address on service I will explain...
by Valerie Steimle | Jan 8, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
From November 1st to December 31st the country and even the rest of the world considers this time as the season of gratitude. Now that it’s January of 2017, time has passed so quickly that we have a new beginning; a new year. So many posts, articles and even books...
by Emlee Taylor | Jan 7, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
You know those cool Frank Sinatra Gentlemen’s only clubs? I want a Missionary Mama club. Instead of liquor, there will be chocolate. Instead of dancing girls, there will be honesty. Because, I have discovered that we are a dishonest bunch, we Mormons … we really are....
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 6, 2017 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
A new year invites us to look at life from a clean, unmarked vantage point. What do we want to accomplish? What talents do we want to develop? What character traits do we want to change? Something I fascinatingly wonder is do we really see ourselves? Do we love...
by DarEll Hoskisson | Jan 5, 2017 | DarEll S. Hoskisson- Everyday Disciple
I love freedom. I love to feel free, like a child running with her hair and dress blowing back in the wind, arms open wide. I want to embrace life, experience all it has to offer and learn all I can. I push against my limits in long, pressing stretches. But...
by Walter Penning | Jan 4, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I want to meet Jacob. You know … the first born to Lehi’s family in the wilderness. If you have absolutely no idea what I am talking about, let me explain. In the Book of Mormon, one of the first prophets we read about is Nephi. He is loved by the people and an...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jan 3, 2017 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
This is a dispensation of unbounded and unequaled privilege. With that privilege comes responsibility. Our challenge is to personally come to recognize just how blessed we really are, and what is expected of us because of those blessings. The first Gospel...
by Valerie Steimle | Jan 2, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
As we start the New Year, we are reminded in so many ways to improve ourselves. There is a chance to start anew. Life is made up of challenges for us all which can drag us down, but there are opportunities to do better. These messages are all positive and can help us...
by Tudie Rose | Jan 1, 2017 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
It’s a New Year! To most of us, that means rejuvenation and new life. It’s a time to start fresh with new goals and a new outlook. We fix things that are broken in our lives, and try to make ourselves into better people. Very often, this renewal lasts a short period...
