by Tudie Rose | Dec 8, 2020 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
My dad said, “You can make a game out of anything.” It is a coping mechanism that has served me well my entire life. Making a game out of life has pulled me out of depression more times than I can count. Depression (diagnosed, as well as undiagnosed) seems to be part...
by Patty Sampson | Dec 7, 2020 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I have always been a lover of words- both the written and spoken word. They can be deeply moving; motivating armies to rise or nations to panic. One of my favorite stories that is a great example of the power of words; is of Orson Wells and the prank he played on the...
by Delisa Hargrove | Dec 6, 2020 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Did you try President Russell M. Nelson’s gratitude challenge to the test?! Or had gratitude’s blessings already permeated your life? I love a good science experiment! Show me erupting “lava” or “mysteriously” disappearing...
by Walter Penning | Dec 2, 2020 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It is funny what things are catalogued as memorable in our minds. Most times, the occasions are not what you would expect, I suppose. But the unforgettable experiences rise to the top of our recollection. And so it is when I call to mind my most memorable Christmas....
by Nanette ONeal | Dec 1, 2020 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
After a bitter divorce, a friend of mine was left with no choice but to move across the country. She had a lot of history here — not all of it good. She had a chance to start a new life with this move. My advice to her was to pack lightly — take only the things that...
by Abby Christianson | Nov 30, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism, Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
This thanksgiving was unlike any other in my life. Our governor asked is to slow the spread of COVID-19 by celebrating in our own individual family units. I have usually hosted in the past, and this week I didn’t spend 3 days cleaning and pulling out extra furniture...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 29, 2020 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Becoming a true disciple of Christ is my long-standing life goal. My thoughts especially turn to this goal at this time of the year. My nephew Austin Bushman makes some excellent points in his thoughts on becoming disciples of Christ that I want to share. My favorite...
by Tudie Rose | Nov 24, 2020 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
In the middle of a worldwide pandemic, great blessings have come to my family. My emotions have been all over the place, but I will try to pull myself together long enough to get some thoughts down. My purpose today is to emphasize how important it is for each one of...
by Abby Christianson | Nov 23, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
I love our prophet Russel M Nelson. On Friday he posted his beautiful testimony about the healing power of gratitude. I was deeply moved as he prayed for each of us, and for the whole world in his message. I have seen many of other faiths watch and comment on...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 22, 2020 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
For behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles; and I will show unto the world that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever; and I work not among the children of men save it be according to their faith. When our faith and desires for healing align with...
