by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 27, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
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...
by Krystal Wilkerson | Oct 25, 2019 | Krystal Wilkerson: Latter-day Mom
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...
by Alyssa De Arman | Oct 24, 2019 | Alyssa De Arman: Beauty in Brokenness
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...
by Walter Penning | Oct 23, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
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...
by Janette Beverley | Oct 22, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
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...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 21, 2019 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
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...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 20, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
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...
by Amy Carpenter | Oct 19, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
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...
by Sonja Hopkins | Oct 18, 2019 | Sonja Hopkins: Sonja's Safe Harbor
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...
by Jessica Clark | Oct 17, 2019 | Jessica Clark: Marriage—From Here to Eternity
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...