by Cindy B | Jan 2, 2020 | Emergency Preparedness
Here is a great quote as we contemplate the new year ahead of us and any possible resolutions (particularly on preparedness) that we might make. “We seldom perform to the level of our knowledge. This brings me to the subject of resolutions—resolutions to...
by Alison P | Jan 1, 2020 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
I ran across a beautiful article the other day by Thomas S. Monson entitled “Three Goals to Guide You.” Though the address was given to a group of women, I think its message sets the tone for anyone who wants to serve the Lord to the best of their ability every day of...
by Katie P | Dec 31, 2019 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
The beginning of a new year is intuitively a time that many people choose to evaluate their lives and set goals for themselves. Sometimes temporal concerns such as losing weight or making more money are at the tops of our lists. But perhaps we should be more concerned...
by Abby Christianson | Dec 30, 2019 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
There is something about a ball pit that brings out the kid in me — and my son is in love with them! Every time we have therapy, they reward his hard work with some time in the ball pit. It is so hard for us to get him out of that thing! So I decided to make him his...
by Delisa Hargrove | Dec 29, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
I enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season and hope everyone who celebrates Christmas did, too. A thought I saw repeatedly this season was along the lines of “The first Christmas was pretty simple. It’s okay if yours is too.” I felt the intent of...
by Candace | Dec 28, 2019 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, in the book of Mosiah, we read, And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply...
by Sonja Hopkins | Dec 27, 2019 | Sonja Hopkins: Sonja's Safe Harbor
Editor’s Note: This article includes practices suggested by Church members that are not necessarily espoused by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As always, since this is not a publication of the Church, the views in this blog are solely those of...
by Nathan H | Dec 26, 2019 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
I recently remembered a little song the children sing in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about forgiveness and offense: Help me, dear Father, to freely forgive All who may seem unkind to me. Help me each day, Father, I pray; Help me live...
by Walter Penning | Dec 25, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Okay. Before we begin the topic of this article, there is a little housekeeping that needs to be covered. I am not talking about anything you or I have or haven’t done. I am referring to a piece of understanding that we need to ensure is clear in our minds. To...
by Tudie Rose | Dec 24, 2019 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
This Christmas season, as I’ve reflected on the Savior, I’ve contemplated His effect on my life. I’ve always loved Christmas. Even as a little child, I was totally immersed in the wonder of that special birth. I may not have been able to comprehend the importance of...