by Denise Mastrocola | Sep 11, 2016 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
We may still be in for a few more weeks of warm weather, but Apples in all their delicious varieties are beginning to come back to the markets again. It has been a couple of months now that I have not been able to consistently find the organic apples that I...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Sep 10, 2016 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
This article was previously published on Latterdaysaintwoman.com I promised to tell you the rest of the true story I started in “Do Mormons Believe in Free Will?” Go back and read the linked article in the last sentence if you haven’t already, so this makes sense. As...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Sep 9, 2016 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
This article was previously posted on Latterdaysaintwoman.com A new study shows that people who have their confidence in free will reduced are less likely to make use of it. According to Wired Science: “To lose confidence in free will seemingly introduced a lag...
by Delisa Hargrove | Sep 8, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
We live in close proximity to a dumpster. Actually, we live in close proximity to two dumpsters. Our commitment to a trash-free environment consists of the following steps. 1) Remove bag from trash can. 2) Walk bag 50 steps to dumpster. 3) Open lid, insert bag,...
by Walter Penning | Sep 7, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
All my life I have been taught to read and ponder the scriptures, so I could apply their insights and guidance to bless my life. Honestly, as a young man, I didn’t really understand the concept of pondering scriptures. I would read a few verses and then wait to...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Sep 6, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Miracles are events that surprise and amaze. For example, the parting of the Red Sea was not something the children of Israel could have foreseen as they ran from the approaching Egyptian army. The Book of Mormon has many miracles and wonders listed in its pages. I...
by Emlee Taylor | Sep 4, 2016 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
This last couple of weeks my normally sweet husband has been a bit of a bear. His job is demanding longer hours with one difficulty following on top of another. This means lots of tossing and turning at night; a little less patient than his usual saintliness...
by Abby Christianson | Sep 3, 2016 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
This has been a challenging week. We started school, and my sweet boy in true Asperger/Autism style didn’t want the change. He struggles with all change, but the back to school change is a pretty big one for everyone. My boy’s autism isn’t his...
by Delisa Hargrove | Sep 2, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Sometimes I feel so disappointed with myself. So, I have a good chat with myself and feel all motivated and reset goals and try to organize my time differently. I feel good to go. But then, the time for an appointed task comes and goes. I acknowledge that it’s the...
by DarEll Hoskisson | Sep 1, 2016 | DarEll S. Hoskisson: Self-Improvement
Evaluation is an art. While essential for growth, it is also potentially destructive, even devastating. Timely evaluation has the power to move us in the right direction, like adjusting our sails to catch the wind, but untimely or thoughtless judgement can have...
