by Maya Oak | Jan 20, 2016 | Maya Oak- Finding My Way Back
When I think of forgiving other people, I think of, “But what they did was wrong! They don’t deserve to be forgiven.” Well, guess what? I’m wrong in thinking that. It is not our place to decide who deserves our forgiveness, our love, our compassion, or our help. ...
by Walter Penning | Jan 20, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
We did something this year that we have always wanted to do. I took my family to Broadway to see Wicked and experience a Times Square holiday. Mom has wanted to do that for many years. She loved being in Times Square for New Year’s Eve and was able to check that item...
by Jessica Clark | Jan 19, 2016 | Jessica Clark: Marriage—From Here to Eternity
Why is it important to be in ‘good standing’ with God? And can our own light really shine forth in the darkness to make a difference? Let’s go on a bit of a journey to north-east France, to a town called Domremy in 1412 to find out. But first, a short side-journey to...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jan 18, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
This multi-part series is an explanation of and commentary on 2 Nephi 2. Lehi is talking to his son Jacob one last time before Lehi dies. He teaches Jacob how he, Lehi, knows that Jacob’s soul is redeemed. He then teaches Jacob how the way was prepared for all people...
by Rachel Wagner | Jan 18, 2016 | Home and Family
I recently published my top 15 films of 2015. Topping this list of great films was Pixar’s masterpiece Inside Out. It already made 13th place in my top 50 animated films of all time and I anticipate it moving up the list the more I watch it. However, Inside Out was...
by Abby Christianson | Jan 17, 2016 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I’m a big fan of NCIS, and even though they seem to get crimes solved almost too smoothly, I’ve learned something from the show. One of the characters always says to “go with your gut.” They are talking about solving crimes, but I think...
by Britt Kelly | Jan 16, 2016 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
I have spent a good deal of time lately helping young people with Algebra. I have been tutoring others as well as working with my own children. Of those who need help, one frequent problem keeps popping up…they don’t know their times tables. Even basic algebra...
by Emlee Taylor | Jan 15, 2016 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
I am a strict Mom. I am a playful, snowball fight, jump on the trampoline with my kids, and eat fresh chocolate chip cookies, Mom. I am a Mom who believes that God has set standards that He expects us to keep ourselves and for parents to teach to their children....
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 14, 2016 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
As I washed dishes, my mind rehearsed a recent conversation with a friend. She’s an amazingly strong and wonderful woman. She’d recently miscarried and confided a little about her ongoing experience and disappointment. She’s struggled with hormonal swings after the...
by Walter Penning | Jan 13, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I have been in the Church my entire life and seen firsthand what a mission does for the missionary. There are situations so acute and influential they stick with you throughout your life. These instances leave a mark that will never be forgotten. We all have them....
