Learning to Trust in God
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) We receive this in our own day as well. For example, a modern-day apostle, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Getting Started With Family History
I’m shy and it is not easy for me to go out and try to convert the world. However, when I joined the church, I learned a new type of missionary work that didn’t require me to talk to anyone at all—at least not at first. I discovered family history. You may have joined...
How Family Prayer Strengthens Families
The church asks us to pray as a family each morning and evening, as well as during meals when we’re together. These opportunities to pray together, in addition to our private prayers, are a tool to strengthen both our families and our testimonies. As you begin to...
Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth
Home can be a heav’n on earth When we are filled with love, Bringing happiness and joy, Rich blessings from above— Warmth and kindness, charity, Safety and security— Making home a part of heaven, Where we want to be. It’s particularly during times of trial or hardship...
In Times of Need
One of the most remarkable things about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) is how organized and equipped the Welfare Services and humanitarian program is to be able From gigantic events such as the 2004 Tsunami in Indonesia to...
Joseph Smith: Adding to the Good People Already Have
Near the end of a long letter in which Joseph Smith summarized his and the Mormon Church’s history, he also included a part about his vision for missionary work: “Our missionaries are going forth to different nations, and in Germany, Palestine, New Holland...
Of Hobbits and Church History
By academic training, and personal inclination, I am an historian. Growing up, my favorite book was H. G. Wells’s The Time Machine. At university, I got my bachelor of arts in history. By nature (or by second nature) I think along historical lines. That is why I am so...
On our own two feet
I have to laugh at times when I read about how some people characterize Joseph Smith. Sometimes he is a hick and buffoon, other times he is a power-mad profligate. The funny thing is that his critics can never quite agree on who he was: How can he be the laziest man...
The Conversion of Ali Cross
I have always known there was a God. Even though I was not taught about God in my family, my heart somehow already knew Him. My family thought it a strange wonder that as a very little girl I would regularly have tea parties with Jesus. Now, as a grown woman, I...
Facing Trials With the Lord
Some time ago I read a book about The classic story of David and Goliath was used as an example of this point. We are told that Goliath was a giant and a champion by the world’s standards. The army of Israel could not find a champion who felt he was even somewhat...
How the Gospel Can Strengthen Challenged Families
When you joined the church, your entire calendar may have changed. You added Sunday meetings and activities, perhaps some weeknight activities, Family Home Evening, family prayer and scripture study, and other church-related activities. For a family that has faced...
Where Can I Turn For Peace…
and Truth? If one were to believe some of the rhetoric that is pervasive on the Internet and the media today, one would come to think that Mormons are not Christians. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is surprising for those of us who are faithful members of...
The Joy of Singing
Did you know that singing every day can help you feel happy? Mormons know it! Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or Mormons, as they are commonly known) have long known that “the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me (God), and it shall be...
Getting Started With the Word of Wisdom
For many investigators, one challenge that delays baptism is the . In order to be baptized, you must have given up coffee, tea, and alcohol and you may not smoke or use illegal drugs. While you may have tried in the past to do these things without success, you now...
Peace I Leave With You
When the Savior began preparing His disciples to understand the divinity of His mission, He gave them a promise. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be troubled,...
Mormon Missionary Discusses Experience in Japan
What Mormon missionaries really experience during their missions is something of interest to many people, regardless of their own religions. One such missionary, Brandon Riggs, was recently profiled in the Ledger-Enquirer of Columbus, Georgia. He had recently returned...
Children Feel the Pain of Death
The year 2000 was very difficult for my family. My husband and I were anxiously awaiting the newest addition to our family: a little brother for our then two-year old daughter. We realized she couldn’t fully understand why we had her talking to my belly so often. She...
The Death of a Baby
One of the hardest questions for me to answer is, “How many kids do you have?” When we’re all piled on a bench together you’ll see my husband and me with four pretty cute kids. But someone’s always missing. Early on in the year 2000 I gave birth to our second child –...
Charity Never Faileth
Paul ends his instruction on charity with this powerful statement. In fact, some have found it so powerful that it is often quoted. The women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons, chose it as their motto at its formation in...
An Angel from on High
This year’s course of study for the Sunday School classes in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. One of my favorite hymns is a setting of a text by Parley P. Pratt, and it provides an excellent view...
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