by Ashley Dewey | Jun 22, 2018 | Ashley Dewey: Single Life
This post was originally published on November 14, 2014. Minor changes have been made. It isn’t a common occurrence for me to wake up in the middle of the night experiencing an anxiety attack. Coming out of a dead sleep to feelings of tension, stress,...
by Amy Carpenter | Jun 21, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
This post was originally published on Mormon Hub on December 19, 2016. Minor changes have been made. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Okay, listen up: I have some major beefs with this phrase. Who exactly made...
by Walter Penning | Jun 20, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
This time of year, we are preparing for the harvest. I know it sounds strange to discuss the harvest in the spring, but we must think about and plan now in order to have delicious fruits and vegetable in the fall. Mom’s pickles were the best. She would choose...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 18, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
My friend Tracey shared some thoughts about the Holy Ghost, His role, and influence in our lives that I wanted to share. Her thoughts were based on President Henry B. Eyring’s “His Spirit to Be with You” and Elder Larry Y. Wilson “Take the Holy Spirit as...
by Patty Sampson | Jun 17, 2018 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I think the Fathers have it right. There are very few fathers that spend Father’s Day lamenting not being better fathers. They don’t beat themselves up for every small mistake, like many mothers do. Most men have an easier time sitting back and enjoying some family...
by Emlee Taylor | Jun 16, 2018 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
GOAL: To focus on living the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) for one year. In Matthew, chapter 15, Christ is teaching a group of four thousand men, and an unknown number of additional women and children. These followers had been listening to Christ teach...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 14, 2018 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
This article was originally published with LDS Blogs in 2008 by our beloved, and since departed, former editor, Terrie Lynn Bittner. We are still being blessed by your light and testimony, Terrie, and we are forever grateful for you. There are many people who...
by Walter Penning | Jun 13, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Ludicrous. Absurd. Ridiculous. Outlandish, unreasonable, and irrational. And I’m just getting started. Maybe you have heard these terms echoed by those who do not share your religious beliefs. If so, you’re not alone. Church history and the Book of...
by Tudie Rose | Jun 12, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
In February, my husband and I attended an extraordinary stake conference. The Spirit was incredibly strong in both sessions. I’ve been thinking about it off and on ever since, so it obviously made an impression on me. I don’t have exact quotes, but I did take notes....
by Randall McNeely | Jun 11, 2018 | Randall McNeely: Pure Testimony
This article was previously published by the author in August 2017. In D&C 88:63 the Lord extends four invitations coupled with four amazing promises. He invites us to draw near to Him, to seek Him diligently, to ask, and to knock. In return for our...