by Patty Sampson | Sep 2, 2019 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
A few weeks ago my family and I got to speak in our main congregational meeting at church. Our topic was love, a seemingly easy topic, but one with so many facets. My little boy gave a beautiful message about what matters to him. His fascination right now surrounds...
by Delisa Hargrove | Sep 1, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
The rock crabs scuttled around searching for food on their large, jagged home. Their wary eyes kept watch while their legs kept them balanced and secure as they searched for food. Then BAM! a wave crashed over them, totally immersing them momentarily. As...
by Alison P | Aug 31, 2019 | Home and Family
There is a set of scriptures within the Doctrine and Covenants that has always given me a bit of trouble. Not because of what they actually say, but because of what my puny brain focuses on and remembers from what they say. See for yourself: Organize...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Aug 30, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions
Sometimes people will ask me why I decided to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—a Mormon, as some call us. I explain how I studied the religion and then turned to God in prayer to find out if the Church was true. Often, they respond,...
by Janette Beverley | Aug 29, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
If you ask any of my piano students what my favorite method of teaching is, they will tell you it is what I call the “3-2-1 approach.” It is a rather cumbersome activity that creates tremendous growth by repeating a phrase, line, or measure of music over...
by Walter Penning | Aug 28, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I met Roger Anthony, founder of Crocodiles Not Waterlilies™, nearly two decades ago. My brother and I were working together when Roger’s great lessons and principle-based teachings changed everything. Each time I associated with Roger, I walked away a better...
by Abby Christianson | Aug 26, 2019 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I had the opportunity to have lunch with another autism mom recently. It was awesome! I love how much we learn from each other and how supportive it is to have another woman who knows exactly what life is like at my house. We struggle because we don’t have autism, but...
by Delisa Hargrove | Aug 25, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
175 years ago, a mob murdered two of my greatest heroes. The scene’s played over and over in my mind today. To seal the testimony of this book and the Book of Mormon, we announce the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet, and Hyrum Smith the Patriarch....
by Laurie W | Aug 24, 2019 | Home and Family
Teaching moments with a child are precious. The opportunity to have honest, uplifting conversations with them is not as rare as one might think. It all depends on us as parents and teachers being properly aware of when those times occur. The other day my...
by Sonja Hopkins | Aug 23, 2019 | Sonja Hopkins: Sonja's Safe Harbor
As I reflect on the emotional earthquakes in my life, I am reminded of a prompting I received to help me heal many years ago, long before I understood anything about the abuse my sons were experiencing. I was married in the temple and I had taught seminary for four...
