by Walter Penning | Mar 20, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I have some random thoughts to share with you. At first you may think they are unrelated. They are not. They are definitely related. a great stallion at full gallop in a meadow, who— at his master’s voice—seizes up to a stunned but instant halt. . . ....
by Tudie Rose | Mar 19, 2019 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
I’ve had an interesting week—frustrating, but interesting. The thing about frustration is that it is often a learning experience. I usually drive my husband to clean the temple on Mondays. While he is cleaning, I walk the temple grounds, read my scriptures, and...
by Patty Sampson | Mar 18, 2019 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I love watching the seasons change. Each season has something wonderful to look forward to. I love how each one is temporary so even the harshest winter won’t last forever. In the spring everything is in bloom, and it feels like Eden, while in the summer the...
by Delisa Hargrove | Mar 17, 2019 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Some long-time friends of mine visited Hawaii from Texas. After chatting with them a little, I could tell that the two oldest really wanted to do some cliff jumping. I told them about the hike to Maunawili Falls. It’s a fun hike through a rain forest, across and...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 16, 2019 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in God and in Jesus Christ—the very same ones found in the Holy Bible. Of course, there are a few things we know about Him that others have lost or forgotten, but the most important thing is that we...
by Nanette ONeal | Mar 15, 2019 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
A devout Latter-day Saint friend of mine told me of a time when she was at a social function and met a member of her church who was not actively attending church. This immediately became an awkward situation—one woman loved her membership in the church while the other...
by Rory Mele | Mar 14, 2019 | Rory Mele: All These Things
We just endured the sixth surgery of our one-year-old little girl. She has had three heart surgeries and three bowel surgeries. This last surgery was to reverse the colostomy, which happened to be the first surgery she received three days into life. We were...
by Walter Penning | Mar 13, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I had an interesting discussion with my wife this morning. The conversation was spurred on by news about the challenges of our day. Many have heard about the disparaging obituary for President Thomas S. Monson written by the New York Times. I have not read it. I never...
by Amy Carpenter | Mar 12, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
There’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, and while it’s not doctrine (so don’t quote me on this!), I’ve come to a conclusion: it’s okay to be angry at God. Well, kind of. Here’s the thing: God...
by Patty Sampson | Mar 11, 2019 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
Life isn’t easy. As the saying goes, “Nobody gets out alive.” Along the way, there are bumps in the road that can throw you off so badly that it takes a very long time to get back on course — but we can find comfort through the Savior in challenging...