Safe Hands

Safe Hands

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...
Father’s Day

Father’s Day

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...
Loaves and Fishes

Loaves and Fishes

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...
Is God Still in Our Lives?

Is God Still in Our Lives?

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...
Preposterous

Preposterous

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...
Draw Near Unto Me

Draw Near Unto Me

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...
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