by Kelly P. Merrill | May 31, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
In Alma chapter 5, Alma is entering into his last decade of church service. He has given up the judgment seat so he can confine all his energies to preaching the word of God. The sermon we will look at today challenges the belief of the members of the church. Alma...
by Rachel Wagner | May 30, 2016 | Home and Family
With the exception of Christmas Carol and Peter Pan, there is perhaps no story more frequently brought to the screen than Alice in Wonderland. Written by Lewis Carroll in 1865 it’s a very simple novel, more a collection of short stories in fact. Alice is bored with...
by Denise Mastrocola | May 29, 2016 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
**Disclaimer** While the word of wisdom gives us basic guidelines for health, it leaves the interpretation of those guideline up to the individual members. This blog is not intended to replace your medical professional or the divine revelation of the Word of Wisdom,...
by Jen Narra | May 28, 2016 | Jen Narra- Living by Faith
General Conference is one of my favorite times. We could all agree that besides the big breakfast and the in between naps during General Conference, one of the other favorite things we enjoy are the words of wisdom that are shared. They become the simple reminders...
by Walter Penning | May 27, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It’s interesting how our dreams have a way of being fulfilled. Many years ago, I thought I would like to create a website where people could go to be uplifted, to celebrate the good, and to share the beautiful things God has given us. As I have tried to produce...
by Jane Thurston | May 26, 2016 | Jane Thurston: Down Syndrome Days
One legal thing that parents of a handicapped child have to do is apply for “Conservatorship” when the child reaches 18 years old. It is an interesting process that can be done with or without an attorney. I spent 6 months getting through the paperwork and then we...
by Delisa Hargrove | May 25, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
So, Mother’s Day has been challenging for me for awhile. I don’t say that to garner any sympathetic responses, just to be honest. While I think I’m very logical and rational, I have a very intrepid Mother’s Day emotion that pops an elbow to the cranium and whacks an...
by Kelly P. Merrill | May 24, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
As members of the Lord’s church, sometimes we act as though we feel like just showing up to meetings on Sunday is fulfilling our obligations to God. When people start to talk about our need to participate in missionary work or temple work (same thing, just on...
by Rachel Wagner | May 23, 2016 | Home and Family
By the time you read this post most of you will have probably seen “Captain America: Civil War” and I hope you enjoyed it. I certainly did. You can see my review here: So instead of repeating what I and other critics have said I thought I would take a...
by Patty Sampson | May 22, 2016 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
There are moments when you realize you’ve become a different person. I had a couple of them today. We are away from home on a company-sponsored retreat. It was harder than usual this year to come. My seven year old son was heartbroken the night before we...
