Respect for Manhood
I was talking on the phone to a friend several years ago. We were complaining about our husbands and laughing at what seemed to be universal faults with the sex. I was criticizing my own husband and mocking his faults and shortcomings, repeating the same litany of...
You Can Have a Happy Family
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. Or several curve balls in a row. It's at times like these that many of us turn to our families, finding in them the comfort and relief we crave. With our families we can achieve happiness, as long as we do the work necessary to...
The Value of Studying the Old Testament
As Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we love the scriptures - even the Old Testament. Many people struggle with the Old Testament, confused by the ancient rhetoric of prophets who lived long ago. But with aid from God, through His...
Ask Questions to Understand the Scriptures
Sometimes when we as new members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (casually known as the Mormons) study the scriptures, we come across something that confuses us or that we don't quite understand. This is perfectly normal. In fact, all of us...
The Scriptures – a Powerful Tool for Life
Ever been stumped by something in life? Whether it is that a friend betrays you, or you lose your job, or it's just harder and harder to feel joy ... I think we've all been there! That is precisely why I'm so grateful that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Obituary Lookup Volunteers
Most genealogists have this in common - The excitement they feel from finding a new ancestor is so exhilarating and empowering that they want to share that feeling. Thus there are many genealogists doing volunteer work, hoping to help others find out more about their...
Pride: Fighting Against God
Pride is a difficult vice to conquer. It’s relatively easy to recognize when we have done something overt that we shouldn’t do, such as swearing or stealing. But recognizing and rooting out pride in our characters can be completely different. The nature of pride...
“If Ye Have Desires to Serve God”
In the The Doctrine and Covenants is accepted as scripture by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called "Mormons"). It's unique among scripture because it came to us through the mouths of modern-day prophets. So we can view the counsel between...
Doing Good Is A Pleasure
Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad? If not, I have failed indeed. Has anyone's burden been lighter today Because I was willing to share? Have the sick and the weary been helped on...
Wickedness Never Was Happiness
“Behold, I say unto you, wickedness never was happiness. And now, my son, all men that are in ... the gall of bitterness and in the bonds of iniquity; they are without God in the world, and they have gone contrary to the nature of God; therefore, they are in a state...
Procrastination – It’s Dangers and Problems
As Latter-day Saints (or Mormons) we believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to His work. As such, we gather twice a year to hear from our church leaders. These...
Mormon Holiday Celebrations 2007
Here’s a this year. Walkerton, Ontario: The local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the “Mormons“) sponsors an annual nativity scene display at the local meetinghouse. The event began six years ago with 73 scenes and...
The Relief Society – a Powerful Women’s Organization
Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (casually known as the Mormons) has blessed my life in innumerable ways. Perhaps some of those ways might be imperceptible to onlookers, but it is undeniably true. Not only has being a Mormon helped me...
The Power and Beauty of the Scriptures
Don't you just love the scriptures? I do, too! The word of God is amazing. I can think of no other balm more soothing for my heart when I am feeling disconsolate and discouraged than the Lord's words. Truly I didn't understand this as well when I was younger, but I...
The Power of One Phone Call – My Conversion
I worked as a co-host and producer on a syndicated radio program 7 to midnight in Charlotte, NC around the time of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics in 2002. The Nite Show - as it was called - covered local and entertainment news programmed with music. Inevitably, the...
A Library of Good Books
"With help from your parents, begin your own library of favorite tapes, books, and pictures which are available at Church distribution centers. Enjoy reading each month in your home the Friend magazine or the international magazines." (President Ezra Taft Benson)....
A Widow’s Mite
Last night, my baby had a case of insomnia. She wasn’t sick. She wasn’t crying. She just wasn’t sleeping. And while I lay down with her, trying to get her back to sleep, I was thinking of the widow’s mite (Mark 12:41-44). Jesus was sitting in the temple watching all...
What is tithing settlement?
Your bishop may have announced that it’s time for tithing settlement. What is it and how do you do it? Tithing settlement is a time for you to meet briefly with your bishop to let him know where you have stood with your tithing for the year. Are you paid up to date?...
Christmas Spending
With the passing of “black Friday” and “cyber Monday”, we’ve just finished a week of shopping frenzies. Around this time of year we all eye our wallets and spend a good deal of time thinking about, preparing for, and going out shopping. As members of The Church of...
Spencer W. Kimball: Prophet, Seer, and Revelator
The life of a prophet is never an easy one. It never has been, nor do I suspect it ever will be. I have written of Spencer W. Kimball’s early years, and of his mission years, and now I wish to write of the remainder of his life, difficult though it was. Descended of...
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