by Christine Bell | Dec 8, 2016 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
I remember, as a novice family history research, the thrill of finding a record that told me more about my family and immediately adding the information to my family history. Back then, my family tree was on paper and only available to those with whom I personally...
by Walter Penning | Dec 7, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
So my daughter came to me and asked “Do you have any personal stories about praying and not getting the answer immediately, but it actually ended up being better?” She was planning to teach something in seminary in that regard. We went to grandfather’s personal...
by Patty Sampson | Dec 6, 2016 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I’ve got a terrible confession to make. Sunday stresses me out!! I don’t mean the regular kind of stress, I mean the kind where I can feel the pressure building in my head. And I have to stop and take several deep breaths to slow my heart. It’s...
by Tudie Rose | Dec 5, 2016 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
Rest, relax, enjoy the Christmas season. Seem possible? Of course it is! Christmas is a celebration of the Savior’s birth. Any stress involved with Christmas is of our own making. I love Christmas, but I had to learn as a child that expectations need to be realistic....
by Delisa Hargrove | Dec 4, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
On Easter Sunday, with church bells ringing, we stepped into a gorgeous cathedral in Bethlehem and stepped back in time. We descended down a few uneven and well-worn stone steps into the grotto traditionally believed to be Jesus Christ’s birthplace. We jostled...
by Emlee Taylor | Dec 3, 2016 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
What do you send a missionary for Christmas? This is my missionary’s very first Christmas away from home. And there will be NO family around him during the holidays and none of his friends! We want to be sure our missionary feels surrounded by love, even though he is...
by Delisa Hargrove | Dec 2, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
I see Nephi carefully approaching Jerusalem’s city gate, cautiously entering and looking around to gauge his surroundings before walking the dark streets towards Laban’s house. The angel had just commanded him and his brothers to return again to get...
by Patty Sampson | Dec 1, 2016 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
God answers prayers. And we pray in faith, knowing He hears us. But what happens when the blessings don’t seem to come? I have a younger sister who greatly desires her own Prince Charming. She has met and dated many potentials, but none of them panned...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 30, 2016 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
I have been in an emotional daze for a few months now in moving across the country, finding a new job and making new friends. But the spell was broken a few days ago when tragedy struck and I was snapped out of my fog. A good friend; a very good friend had been in an...
by Walter Penning | Nov 29, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It’s voting day. We are all familiar with the choices. Whether you got what you wanted or things turned out much differently in the end than you possibly imagined, I have got to tell you about my voting experience. It is probably not what you are thinking. My...
