Trust the Lord in the Small Things
Do you trust the Lord in all things? Especially in the small things? I've really been focusing on how "much" I trust the Lord. Do I follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost? Do I second-guess suggestions? Do I really believe that the Lord will be an integral...
Giving It to God
This is the fourth in a series of articles detailing Krystal's five best life decisions. To read the others, click here. My last decision was life-changing. It brought me peace during that trial and would continue to do so, but I also know without a doubt that...
Unexpected Beauty in Unexpected Plans
I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this pattern, but in my own life, I’ve realized that at least 90% of the time, things don’t happen how we plan or hope for them to. I’ve also realized that 100% of the time, it turns out more beautiful than I could have imagined for...
You Can Do It
Infinity, eternity, everlasting, eternal. Sounds like a pretty big subject. Overwhelming? Perhaps. But my gratitude is enormous as well. How could one write this time of year without mentioning gardening or, more specifically, farming? We are all involved in...
Empathy: The Savior’s Perfect Gift
How do we define empathy, and is it possible to feel truly empathetic towards others in a perfect way? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of empathy reads, in part: the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and...
She Touched His Robes
I've recently learned an amazing chunk of information about the woman who touched Jesus's clothes and was healed of her bleeding illness. It all started as I worked to accomplish a goal many years in the making. I love to sing. And I've sung in choirs since I was...
Trust the Lord in Your Personal Commandments
Do you trust the Lord has a plan for your life? Do you trust the small, personal things He asks you to do—whether they make sense or not? I've always trusted the Lord had a plan for me and my life. Especially when my life started looking different than my...
The Importance of Subtle Talents
Author's Note: This post is based on one I wrote for my personal blog a few years ago. Recently I had an interview for a writing internship. It was over Skype and so I primped and even put on a dress (as if they could see whether I was wearing skinny jeans or...
What It Means to Me to Be an LDS Woman, Part II: 2019
This blog post contains mature themes dealing with abuse that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Author's Note: A lot has changed in the 39 years since the original article was written. I am humbled by the manner in which Church...
Be Ye Reconciled to God, Part II
This post is a continuation of last week's article, "Be Ye Reconciled to God, Part I." Another word that I find beautiful and applicable to “Be ye reconciled to God is metanoia. Metanoia—a change of heart based on a religious conversion Wouldn’t...
Relentless
Author's Note:This piece started as a regular article but morphed into a letter to my son. The reason is that I used some of the songs he produced to make my point and celebrate the great plan of happiness. The one constancy in life is change. That dichotomy...
Happiness vs. Joy
We all want to be happy. That’s a given. I think we would all agree, however, that sometimes we get confused as to the definition of happiness. We are told to be “joyful.” Indeed, the scriptures tell us, “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have...
Why Did My Child Regress?: Decoding My Autism.net
I don't normally do this. My brother writes a blog called Decoding My Autism.net and it's amazing. I read it all the time and learn so much. This week, his article was one that I just have to share with all of you. So if you would like to read it on his blog you can,...
Does God Really Know Who I Am?
Does Heavenly Father really love everyone? How is that possible? There are so many people! Can He really answer all of our prayers? Does God really know who I am? It doesn't seem to matter how I try These thoughts just keep returning to my mind Will He...
Happiness and Faithfulness Go Hand in Hand
When things get tough, you can still find happiness in moving forward with faith. In fact, faith can be the key you need to unlock the hope in your heart, the potential of every day to be a gift of goodness and happiness. Richard G. Scott is a late member of...
Be Ye Reconciled to God, Part I
Dear reader, One of my favorite things to do is study the history behind words. There is so much to be learned from stripping a word straight down to its roots and digging around in the dirt to discover just where the true meaning came from. Let’s take the word...
The Keystone of Our Religion
If it is real, every claim made by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. If it is false, the entire Church and gospel of Jesus Christ as found in this book is fabricated—a wholehearted deception. That is the simple truth. It all hinges...
Liking Yourself Doesn’t Make You Conceited
This article was originally published on LDS Blog's sister site, Third Hour. Okay, so obviously Mean Girls isn’t often a vehicle for gospel learning (although, if I’m being totally honest, I did reference it in my missionary farewell talk), but I can’t think of...
The Powerful New Young Women’s Theme
I am in awe of the beauty and majesty in words chosen for the new young women’s theme announced in General Conference on Saturday. As sister Bonnie H. Cordon read it to all of us for the first time, the Spirit warmed my heart and I knew that it will change lives....
General Conference: Are You Filled With the Holy Spirit of God?
A year after Joseph and Hyrum's martyrdom at Carthage, the Times and Season published an emotional plea by John Taylor. "O give me back my Prophet dear," he wrote. They'd had a living prophet! Through him, they'd heard the voice of God. And through him, they'd been...
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