by Patty Sampson | Nov 29, 2018 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I’ve been reading my scriptures lately. I had gotten out of the habit. So I was surprised by a theme that keeps coming up repeatedly — that the Lord has set the American continent as a promised and choice land. He promises to bless those who live here, but only while...
by Walter Penning | Nov 28, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Millions of people stream favorite tunes in our day. iPods, iPhones, and playlists are common and ubiquitous. While previously our daily ritual often included fastening a watch to our wrist—or, in days long gone by, placing the piece in a vest pocket—today it seems...
by Tudie Rose | Nov 27, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
More than ever before in my lifetime, prophets and apostles are talking about the Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. They are also telling us that we are not to fear. All is as it should be. Heavenly Father has a plan—a just plan with a righteous purpose—and...
by Lauren Mckinnon | Nov 26, 2018 | Lauren Mckinnon: Where I Belong
Hello! My name is Lauren Mckinnon. I am so excited to tell you guys my story! I am a convert to the Church and a huge mental health advocate. The majority of my posts will be about my conversion story, my current perspectives, and the use of Christ as a strengthener....
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 25, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Several days ago, my Seminary journey through the Doctrine and Covenants finally reached the location of Zion. In Doctrine and Covenants 57, the Lord revealed Zion’s location as Independence, Missouri. But if that’s where the Lord revealed Zion should be,...
by Patty Sampson | Nov 24, 2018 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
When I was in high school, I was a terrible gossip. I remember the day I got my Patriarchal blessing and the Lord told me to stop gossiping, I felt so lost. I had no idea how to do that! I honestly thought that if I stopped gossiping, I would have to remain silent the...
by Amy Carpenter | Nov 23, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
This article was originally published in August 2018 on Third Hour’s website. Minor changes have been made. I’ve always been fascinated by Church history. As a teenager, my favorite vacations were spent in Nauvoo, Palmyra, and Kirtland. But as anyone who is a...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 22, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
It’s Thanksgiving!! It’s one of my favorite times of year to gather as family, friends, and community and give thanks for many, many blessings. Since Anthony and I are celebrating under palm trees far away from “home” and without the usual and awesome business...
by Walter Penning | Nov 21, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
This is definitely one of my favorite times of the year: fall leaves, cooler temperatures, college football teams competing, and little league baseball. Watching the boys play the game they love is fun. I have been rather nostalgic in my writing these past few...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 20, 2018 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This coming up Thursday is Thanksgiving, isn’t it? I would never know from all the radio and television commercials for Black Friday (which has turned into Black Thursday night or even earlier). Christmas decorations have been going up around my neighborhood for a...
