by Tudie Rose | Oct 30, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
Heavenly Father’s plan is all about family. The family unit is central to the organization of eternity. We’ve been taught this principle from the beginning of time. For many years, we’ve been encouraged to hold family home evening in our homes and teach our children...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 29, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I’ve been afraid to write about this topic because it has been one of the greatest trials of my life. My son has school refusal. Knowing what has been going on, and having a name for it, gives me strength to face it. For all these years, teachers and administrators...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 28, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
A couple of years ago, my sisters, parents, and I planned a trip to visit Egypt and the Holy Land. While booking flights from Honolulu to Cairo, I noticed some awesome flights to Germany where I lived as an au pair during 1996-1997. The Meyers said I could visit for a...
by Nanette ONeal | Oct 27, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
The story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den is one of my favorites. King Darius is tricked by his servants to pass a law making it illegal to pray to Heavenly Father. They did this out of jealousy and hatred for Daniel, a Hebrew servant to the king who had special talents...
by Randall McNeely | Oct 26, 2018 | Randall McNeely: Pure Testimony
I love reading the Book of Mormon. It is a lamp unto my feet and manna to my soul. Today I started reading again in the Book of Mosiah. Chapter One speaks of King Benjamin, a righteous king who has worked diligently with many prophets to preach and teach the...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 25, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
The time leading up to my son’s autism diagnosis was chaotic. We had been struggling for so long to understand his meltdowns and trying to reach him. It was a gift to know what was wrong. I felt relieved, but stunned. It was a relief because we finally knew what...
by Walter Penning | Oct 24, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I ask your forgiveness for using this platform to express a personal memory. May I take just a moment to reminisce? My dad was an amazing person. I loved being with him. My days were always better when he was a part of them. Whether we were working or playing or doing...
by George Domm | Oct 23, 2018 | Finding Truth, Guest Posts
A good friend of mine recently announced his 60th birthday on social media. He posted in a letter format, starting by saying, “I don’t like growing older. I understand one can’t have a good life without growing older in the process. It is life.” I...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 22, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I’ve been struggling to know what is best for my son for a while now. As you may know, I had to pull him out of school about a year ago because of severe bullying. Recovery from that trauma is ongoing, but for the most part he is finally back to his old self. I have...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 21, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
The glittery neon lights faded to black on the biggest indoor concert stage in Hawaii leaving just enough light to see the performer putting on a knee-length black coat which subdued her glittery black dress. As she moved to a standing microphone center stage,...
