by Walter Penning | Oct 10, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
It seems surreal to consider the wealth of information at our fingertips. I once misplaced a cherished family video that I thought I would be able to keep and share with family and posterity for a lifetime. As tragic as that seemed at the time, I am realizing now that...
by Elisha Ransom | Oct 9, 2018 | Elisha Ransom: I Am Enough
“Elisha, I don’t think you’re a bad person. I think you have unrealistic expectations for yourself. You have all these ideas of what you should and shouldn’t be and you don’t allow yourself to make mistakes.” This was the first time I had met with a therapist....
by Abby Christianson | Oct 8, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
Last week I had a mole removed from my foot. It was so itchy! I went to bed that night with my wooly socks on to protect the bandage. It was so itchy there was nothing else I could focus on. (I found out later that I had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia.) But...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 7, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
How do you recharge your spiritual battery? My friend Rachel Makaiwi-Tuiasosopo took the battery metaphor to a profound conclusion. Not only are there times we need a recharge, but there may be varying degrees and ways to do it. From Rachel: Not long ago, my...
by Nanette ONeal | Oct 6, 2018 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Our first house was an older home, with the kind of old-fashioned windows that lift and lower on a pulley. Some of the pulleys were broken and the windows could only stay up with a hefty wooden dowel. The prior owners of the house had put in storm windows on the...
by Molly A. Kerr | Oct 5, 2018 | Molly A. Kerr: All the Pieces of Pi
Every year, we are allowed one fundraiser for our Young Women’s organization. It is to raise money to send the teenage girls to a week-long camp. Our congregation or ward typically does a dinner with entertainment provided by the youth, baked-good sales, and silent...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 4, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
Many of you may know that Autism often comes with Sensory Integration issues. At least it does in our house. Because of that, I have learned several tricks that help calm or regulate my son. And today I am going to share my favorites. They are easy to do at home, and...
by Walter Penning | Oct 3, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
You know I love words. How could I not? In this profession, the tactful turn of phrase is invigorating and refreshing. Simple prose can be inspiring, motivational, encouraging, and fun all at the same time. But admittedly, there are times when words fall short. Even a...
by Tudie Rose | Oct 2, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
The choices we make affect other people. We sometimes forget that. Whole generations can suffer the consequences of our actions. If we believe otherwise, we are kidding ourselves. My grandmother was raised in the Church, but she left it all behind when she was...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 1, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
Earlier I talked about the importance of making your home a haven for your special needs child. Sensory disorders can really make the world a challenging place. And having a safe space to come home to really makes the difference. Today I would like to expand on how...
