by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 9, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
When Lehi, the first Book of Mormon prophet we read of, was commanded by God to take his family into the wilderness to escape attempts on his life, his greatest challenge wasn’t leaving behind his wealth. It was the attitude of his two oldest sons, Laman and Lemuel....
by Abby Christianson | Nov 8, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
I had my temple recommend interview tonight with a member of my stake presidency. He opened the interview by telling me a story. A family friend of his had recently lost his mom, and as he was digging through the boxes to settle her estate, he found a collection of...
by Walter Penning | Nov 7, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I love the example of Job. His record attests that he was faithful and true despite tremendous hardship. Rather than cursing God for his struggles and difficult situation, Job praised God all the day long. Job, a just and perfect man, was blessed with great...
by Amy Carpenter | Nov 6, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
There are times in life — perhaps even more often than not — that we feel insignificant, inadequate. We wonder about our purpose and if we’re fulfilling it. We wonder if God is pleased with us. Sometimes when we’re feeling especially imperfect and...
by Abby Christianson | Nov 5, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
I’ve been watching the terrible and almost non-stop disasters in our world. They just keep growing. As I’ve watched the news with growing heartache, I have noticed something: amidst all the terror, destruction, and chaos, I have seen people reaching out in love and...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 4, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
My great grandmother Edith Smith Bushman compiled numerous stories of friends and family who helped settle the Arizonan high plains. She dedicated the stories to her descendants saying, In the early days of Arizona many men and women, some of whom are your...
by Moira T | Nov 3, 2018 | Home and Family
Just when you think you can relax, something happens and you realize that you can never let your guard down. At least, not when it comes to the Internet and technology and your children. Take this recent example from our family. Like many parents, we gave our...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 2, 2018 | Latter-day Saints, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Get out and vote! You can register at vote.org, and you can find a comprehensive list of every issue and candidate in your area (easily explained) at the nonpartisan site ballotready.org. Elections are coming up soon for Americans (November 6th), and some...
by Abby Christianson | Nov 1, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
In my last article, “School Refusal Part 1,” I told you about the long struggle we have had getting my son to attend school regularly. He has what is known as “school refusal.” There are four causes of school refusal. But for each reason, there...
by Walter Penning | Oct 31, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I hate to name drop, but for this article I have to. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, President Russell M Nelson, and President James E Faust are just a few of the men that have counseled and encouraged me throughout my life. Definitely three of the most inspirational...
