Jesus Christ – The Perfect Example
“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21) Jesus Christ is the great Exemplar—the only perfect and universal example for every man, woman, or child on the earth. No...
Real People do Get Scared
Okay, it finally happens! When in a crisis or extremely difficult time, it is natural that you will feel anxious and scared. The important thing to do is to try to keep calm. You can reassure your family members with phrases such as, “We are all still together, I...
We Seek Spiritual Strength by Following the Promptings of the Holy Ghost
Women of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can “seek spiritual strength by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.” That is right. I do not have to wait for another person to tell me what to do. Nor am I left up to my own...
Will We Remember Why We Are Here
Why is it so important to remember why we came to this earth? In the previous post we talked about remembering our divine heritage. Just as important as that is, this is equally so. If there was one thing Satan wanted you to never remember is why you are here....
The Holy Ghost Guides You to Happiness
Heavenly Father loves you and has not left you comfortless. He has provided you a Comfortor (John 15:26,) who with a still, small voice can guide and direct you in all that you do. You were sent here to be happy—to live life to its fullest and to reach your greatest...
No Pain That We Suffer
"No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education, to the development of such qualities as patience, faith, fortitude and humility. All that we suffer and all that we endure, especially when we endure it patiently, builds up...
The Power of Music
My 13-year-old son just bought an Ipod. Maybe we are technology laggards, but it took awhile for him to earn enough to purchase this coveted item. He is a typical teenager, walking around plugged in much of the time, raising his head on occasion with a puzzled look...
Teens: Your Spirit’s House
In keeping with the idea of putting our houses, or the corner/room we’re in charge of, in order, I want to talk about a house many of us tend to ignore: the house where our spirit’s reside. In John chapter 2 of the New Testament, Jesus Christ is speaking to some of...
Teens: A House (Room) of Order
I spent the majority of my teen years living in what I lovingly referred to as “organized chaos.” My room was a sight my mother took pains to avoid beholding: clothes strewn so adeptly over the floor you weren’t sure there actually was one, knick-knacks and trinkets...
Sources of Inspiration
Have you ever considered where your personal inspiration comes from? What source provides you with the most consistent and uplifting feelings of divine love and guidance? What experiences reaffirm your devotion to Jesus Christ and desire to serve as His disciple?...
Remember
Relief Society Class on Sunday is a favorite time for me. It is in Relief Society that we study the gospel as sisters and discuss how it applies to our life. Right now we are in the process of learning from The Teachings of The Prophet Joseph Smith. However, on the...
The Role of Father as Disciple
The family is a divinely organized unit. Within it Heavenly Father intends for us to learn and form a basis of support that will lead each family member back to Him. What is the father’s role in a family? Often, the things that come to mind are the things they do to...
Is Your Emergency Cupboard Bare?
Do you remember, somewhere in the far, far past, hearing the nursery rhyme about Old Mother Hubbard and her dietary deficient dog? I bet it wasn’t the dog’s fault that he had to go hungry. Have you ever wondered why Old Mother Hubbard had not taken advantage of the...
The Hand of God Leads Down Better Roads
I was cleaning off my desk this morning and ran across an interesting quote by Abraham Lincoln. “I feel the hand of God on me, leading me down better roads than I would take alone.” (Abraham Lincoln) Interestingly enough, the scriptures say almost the same thing. Even...
Home is Where the Path to Happiness Begins
Nowadays, most of us are like Philip of New Testament, who cried “How can I [find my way], except some man should guide me?” (Acts 8:31) Though according to Joseph Smith, “Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue...
What Matters Most
If I had to think today about what matters most to the Lord about our time here on earth, three things come to mind. 1. The relationship we develop with our Savior 2. The relationship we develop with our family 3. The relationship we develop with our fellow man...
Reaching Inward to Reach Outward
I talked yesterday about the need for preparation of our hearts and minds for service experiences. Elder Henry B. Eyring said: “You are called to represent the Savior. Your voice to testify becomes the same as His voice, your hands to lift the same as His hands.”...
Music as a form of Worship
Spencer W. Kimball was the twelfth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While he served the church he suffered from throat cancer. I was a young girl, but I remember the small raspy voice of this great man as he struggled to deliver the...
Preparedness or Panic
In the last few weeks it only took having news releases become news reports with the mention of one word for consumers to go bananas as they headed for the grocery store.(pun intended). The word? Ration! There had been rumors and reports for weeks, even months, about...
The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings Happiness
Every day we search for happiness—every one of us. There is not one living person who does not desire to be happy. Unfortunately, very often we mistake pleasure for happiness and since pleasure is more widely available we desperately grab onto it and hope it will make...
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