by Patty Sampson | Nov 18, 2019 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I recently gained a stronger understanding of the power of prayer. I’ve been blessed in my life to have prayers answered. One of my favorite stories happened when I was very small. I love gum, and as my parents were teaching me about God answering prayers, I...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 17, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
As our ward’s young women leaders planned their Young Women in Excellence program, they asked the young women to sing. They had the “As Sisters in Zion/We’ll Bring the World His Truth” Especially For Youth anthem in mind for the song. As...
by Cindy B | Nov 16, 2019 | Emergency Preparedness
I’ve been working on becoming prepared for a variety of contingencies. After all, the world we live in is not very stable. Unrest can happen at a moment’s notice — think of Hurricane Katrina. Thus, as a wife and mother, I want to make sure I am a provident...
by Sonja Hopkins | Nov 15, 2019 | Sonja Hopkins: Sonja's Safe Harbor
To read part one, click here. I thought I had learned a lot by the time I was 40. Then, at 50, I was really focused on a fast track to self-care workshops and success seminar excellence. (Notice the growth of ego?) I am an experiential learner with the scars to...
by Ashley Dewey | Nov 14, 2019 | Ashley Dewey: Single Life
In a church that is primarily focused on families, it can be challenging to find your home as a mid-single adult. This past year, I had the chance to make the transition out of a YSA ward. I was trying to feel things out to decide where my place should be when word...
by Walter Penning | Nov 13, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
When I was a young man, I didn’t really appreciate the good life that I had and the opportunities given me—not fully. I failed to realize that my situation was so sublime and simply assumed that everybody enjoyed the life that I did. That is not so uncommon....
by Tudie Rose | Nov 12, 2019 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
The greatest tool we have for a successful life is the power of revelation. We need revelation if we are to progress. Revelation comes from the Holy Ghost. Some have expressed to me over the years that they wished they could receive revelation. I have told them that...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 10, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
How does the Lord teach you to be strong during trials? I learned to snorkel on the West side of O’ahu. I kept drowning when I used a mask, so I took myself and my mask and fins to Ko’olina’s lagoons. The lagoons are full of ocean water and...
by Mike Thompson | Nov 9, 2019 | Faith in God
This blog post contains mature themes dealing with abuse. Reader discretion is advised. “He also gave them strength, that they should suffer no manner of afflictions, save it were swallowed up in the joy of Christ.” (Alma 31:38) Oh, how true...
by Janette Beverley | Nov 8, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
I drive a minivan. Yup, I’m one of those moms. Recently, I bought a new Honda Odyssey with a crazy feature that’s almost like autopilot. At first it freaked me out, but now I think it’s the coolest thing in the world. I simply take my hands off the...
