Jesus Christ and His Pre-mortal Identity
The name for the Babe of Bethlehem was given by divine revelation to Mary: “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS” (Luke 1:...
Go and Become a Good Christian
Have you ever had to choose between people you love and something you believe is right? My friend (who asked to remain anonymous) faced that scenario after accepting the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She grew up in a Buddhist nation and expected repercussions for accepting...
Lessons Learned
In light of this being Emlee Taylor's last post, we want to say a special thank you for all of her words of encouragement, pieces of advice, and above all, her testimony of the Savior. We are so grateful to have had Emlee with us these past three years, and we'll miss...
Can We Endure Without Seeing the End from the Beginning?
One of my all-time favorite scriptures is a relatively obscure one — James 5:10-11. It reads, 10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count...
Thy Sister’s Keeper
Into every life there come the painful, despairing days of adversity and buffeting. There seems to be a full measure of anguish, sorrow, and often heartbreak for everyone, including those who earnestly seek to do right and be faithful. The thorns that prick,...
Fast Offerings
To the police officer that pulled me over this morning, thank you. We don’t normally expect to be grateful to a patrolman for pulling us over. I recognize that. But for me, today, I feel a degree of gratitude. I have been reflecting on the experience all day...
Virtue and Integrity
There are few things I feel more compelled to talk about these days than virtue and integrity. We are living in a world that seems devoid of both. I’m involved as a volunteer for an organization to help people with questions and life’s problems. I answer...
It’s OK to Slow Down
Slowing down when you’re sick or tired allows you to be quiet and to hear the voice of the Lord.
A Creation Pattern in 3 Nephi: Life
The creation of Life, continuing on the theme of creation in 3 Nephi—to identify it and apply it to myself. First, the earth cleaved. In that destruction, Matter Organized. Secondly, Firmament Divided. The Holy Ghost taught me that the pattern applied to the Earth and...
Genealogy Begins at Home—What Do You Already Have?
Start your genealogical research with a box and fill it with whatever you have.
Missions: It’s Not Where, It’s How
My eyes scanned the page at a rate that was probably fast enough to rival the speed of light before I finally found it: I would be serving in Denver, Colorado. I received my mission call on March 28th of 2013. I had several friends over at my BYU –Idaho...
God’s Love
When the teenaged Nephi, the first Book of Mormon writer whose work we still have, received his first vision, it was in response to his desire to gain a testimony of the vision his father had just seen. While pondering and praying, an angel came to instruct him....
The Symbol of Our Religion
Symbols are all around us. Coins, cards, and cars have them. Backpacking equipment, books, and bikes do, too. Logos, licenses, letters, and lives depict symbols as well. According to Webster’s dictionary, a symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates,...
Am I Crazy or Suffering from Betrayal Trauma?
What is betrayal trauma? First, let’s look at the definition of betrayal. "Betrayal" is the act of betraying someone or something: violation of a person's trust or confidence, of a moral standard, etc. 2: revelation of something hidden or secret. Secondly,...
Can I Make a Difference?
I can do so little–will my contributions make a difference?
Mini Missions—The Real Story
When my brother served his mission back in the 90’s, the only option for him was a service mission. He has Asperger’s and we worried that a traditional mission could be too much for him. But he was so capable that it broke my heart a little that he only got to serve...
Music Feeds the Soul
A missionary’s primary goal is to: Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. Teaching...
Decisions, Decisions
When I was a girl, we had Cheerio’s, eggs or oatmeal for breakfast. That was about it. When we got tired of hard-boiled eggs, we’d try scrambled or fried. Pancakes with bacon were a special treat and were reserved for the weekend when we had more time. Boy, times have...
Self Image: Look Upward, Not Outward
I'm going to let you in on a little (embarrassing) secret: I've never been very happy with the way I look. I think I always assumed that once I got married, I'd be all confident because I'd finally found someone who thought I was attractive enough to look at...
Strength in the Struggle
What can I do about the struggle of poverty in the world? I am just one person, and the need is so rampant everywhere. A quick Google search reveals that nearly half of the world's population — more than 3 billion people — lives on less than $2.50 a day. More...
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