by DarEll Hoskisson | Dec 10, 2015 | DarEll S. Hoskisson: Self-Improvement
If I sit in the back of a classroom, I will tell jokes. I catch puns or purposely misunderstand the teacher just for kicks. I make goofy faces and dance to entertain children. I was so mortified by this clown inside of me that would pop out and embarrass me at the...
by Walter Penning | Dec 9, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Sometimes I like to watch a video clip or read a blog to provide increased focus on what is true and right and important. There are many inspiring stories and good examples. I had an interesting experience this week. My wife and I took the chance to go visit my best...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Dec 7, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
This article was previously posted on Mormonbasics.com In 1 Corinthians 15:55 it says, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” I have often wondered what was meant by the sting of death. It wasn’t until I learned more about the atonement that I...
by Rachel Wagner | Dec 7, 2015 | Home and Family
Merry Christmas! The holiday season has officially arrived and at least for me that means a large helping of Christmas movies and TV specials. I will try to profile a few in this column but make sure to check out my blog for lots of holiday reviews. Last year I...
by Denise Mastrocola | Dec 6, 2015 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
Whether your reason for celebrating is spiritual, secular, or a combination of both, the holidays can be a stressful time. At this time of the year many of us feel compelled to add so many extra things to our already hectic lives, that if we aren’t careful we will...
by Nanette ONeal | Dec 6, 2015 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Christmas is a time when people, regardless of their religious background, more readily put aside their differences, find commonality, and show acts of kindness and good will. Strangers helping strangers, families spending more time together, people making time for...
by Britt Kelly | Dec 5, 2015 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
Last night a piece of my favorite nativity broke. It’s so easy to break things. It’s so much harder and slower to fix them. Looking at my nativity and thinking about San Bernardino and the other more than 30 murders by guns that happen every day in the United States,...
by Valerie Steimle | Dec 5, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
During the season of thankfulness (November to December) our thoughts turn to what is important in our life. We think about what really makes us happy and if we are smart, we will realize what is really important while others will go on living without a look back on...
by Tudie Rose | Dec 4, 2015 | Tudie Rose: Daily Dose
This existence is not about learning to accept reality; but rather remembering your power to create it. — Michael Cummings Years ago, I had a coworker who had a defeatist attitude. He had a lovely wife, a good job, and played in a band outside of work, but he was...
by Delisa Hargrove | Dec 3, 2015 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
It hit me like a jolt. The five wise virgins awoke from their sleep, got up, and started doing something. You know how the Holy Ghost uses a story you love and flips on light switches in your brain in an instant? I’ve watched the horrible plight of refugees. I’ve made...
