by Abby Christianson | Jun 10, 2019 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
I was driving yesterday with my son and we had an interesting conversation. Someone in his third grade class told him that the number of the beast was 666 and the number of God was 111. Interesting. The things kids talk about! Well, I don’t think there is any...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 9, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
When life gets hectic, I need to stop and remember a miracle, that not only are miracles possible, but I worship a God of miracles! Remembering times when I see the hand of God in my life reminds me that: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth...
by Laurie W | Jun 8, 2019 | Home and Family
“The power to choose is one of the greatest gifts God has given humanity. ” (“10 Ways to Teach Values in the Home”) Ask anyone who has ever had his or her freedoms forcibly taken away—no one wants to be forced to do something. Especially a...
by Amy Carpenter | Jun 7, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am a very anxious person. It’s not a quality I’m particularly proud of — I’m not exactly bragging about the ridiculous scenarios that run through my mind every time my husband is late...
by Paul Pulsipher | Jun 6, 2019 | Paul Pulsipher: Married Latter-day Men
One of my favorite parts of life in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the occasional epiphanous experiences God gives to me in His beautifully divine engineering of mortality. The almost ten years of my marriage have brought those more frequently than...
by Walter Penning | Jun 5, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
A Note from Walter: This guest article is from one of the finest men that I know. He is an Institute teacher and actually now teaches Institute teachers. I have had the good fortune of rubbing shoulders with this friend for 16+ years now. Sound like a long time? Not...
by Krystal Wilkerson | Jun 4, 2019 | Krystal Wilkerson: Latter-day Mom
I recently listened to a devotional given by Clayton M. Christensen titled “Decisions For Which I’ve Been Grateful.” He describes the five best decisions he’s made, and how they have affected his life. As I listened to the devotional, my mind wandered to what my five...
by Abby Christianson | Jun 3, 2019 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
My aunt is graduating this week — from Earth. And even though it hurts, I am happy I know where she is going. But it’s amazing what grief does to you. For me, it makes me tired, antisocial, and dehydrated. But it has also given me a clearer vision of what matters in...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 2, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
My pantry is full of treasures. Some of those treasures, like black beans and salsa, have become old staples for me. Some treasures are gifts from friends. For example, last week while helping a friend pack up her pantry of treasures, I noticed beautifully colored...
by Ben | Jun 1, 2019 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
President Dallin H. Oaks, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gave an address on freedom of religion at the Chapman University School of Law on February 4, 2011. In this address, then-Elder Oaks said that all organized religions need to band...
