by DarEll Hoskisson | Dec 3, 2015 | DarEll S. Hoskisson: Self-Improvement
“AGH!,” I yell. I am frustrated. I am impatient. I have some kind of magician’s expectation of immediate success. When I want something to get done, I want it done, and I drive against the obstacles with full force. It usually works….eventually. But in the...
by Walter Penning | Dec 2, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I was just a young man as I began attending college. Jeffrey Holland was president of Brigham Young University at the time. He and his wife Patricia spoke to us frequently, often in weekly devotionals. We enjoyed it very much. Their eloquent encouragements, advice,...
by Maya Oak | Dec 2, 2015 | Maya Oak- Finding My Way Back
We celebrated Thanksgiving this past week. Most families may have a tradition of saying what they are thankful for. My family doesn’t do that. The Patriarch of the home, which in this case is my father, will say a prayer. He’ll thank our Father in Heaven for our...
by Ashley Dewey | Dec 1, 2015 | Ashley Dewey: Single Life
Within less than a week I had gone from becoming engaged to becoming single. It seemed as though I had experienced every emotion possible within that short amount of time. I think there are times like these in each of our lives when things go differently than we would...
by Rachel Wagner | Nov 30, 2015 | Home and Family
I thought I would try something different for family movie night. Being we’ve just had the Thanksgiving holiday I thought I would talk a little bit about two films in the theaters and give you some insight into both if they are worth checking out. I will say...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Nov 30, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I cannot bring myself to accuse anyone else of sins for which I am or have been guilty. So, for the purposes of this article I will write about myself and accuse only myself. I hope that if you have need to repent for anything I talk about that you will liken this...
by Denise Mastrocola | Nov 29, 2015 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
The biochemistry of fat can be confusing, but it is essential to have at least a basic knowledge of different fats and how they affect our health so that we can break down the copious amounts of information applied by marketing companies and make informed choices for...
by Nanette ONeal | Nov 29, 2015 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
It seems like social media these days is all consumed over the latest something—either ISIS, Syrian refugees, gay marriage, or the design on Starbucks coffee cups—to the point of obsessiveness. Television, radio, and Facebook are bombarded with heated opinions on...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 28, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), we are always encouraged to be prepared for the future. Throughout the last 100 years, priesthood leaders have been telling us that hard times are ahead of us and preparing ourselves for...
by Britt Kelly | Nov 28, 2015 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
We started the day with a new read aloud that’s filled with math and led to drawing turkeys and circles. There were circumferences, and diameters and pi. It was a good morning followed by chores and play and baby. In the early afternoon I announced we were going to...
