by Molly A. Kerr | Apr 27, 2018 | Molly A. Kerr: All the Pieces of Pi
First, I should explain. Mormons celebrate Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine’s Day and many other holidays depending on national and local traditions. I’ve never met a Mormon family in the United States that didn’t use Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, or the Easter...
by Alison P | Apr 26, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Have you heard the story of the First Vision? How did it affect you? It’s amazing the power that the story of the First Vision can have. When you first hear it, your heart either rejoices or your mind clouds over and can’t see the possibility of its...
by Walter Penning | Apr 25, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I love editors. There, I said it. Editors make everything look superior. Editors take typical copy and make it outstanding. Editors have great things to say about every story. In a sense, they make everything better. True, sometimes they have to make...
by Amy Carpenter | Apr 24, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
This article was originally published on Mormon Hub on November 6, 2016. Minor edits have been made. People find a way to make time for the things they want to do. Which is probably why I never found much time to read my scriptures. I’d never really...
by Abby Christianson | Apr 23, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
I’ve debated sharing this story. But I think it’s an issue for many families, and for much of society. And I think the discussion has to happen. So I’m starting it. My Grandfather unintentionally hurt my children. He never met them. He’s been...
by Delisa Hargrove | Apr 22, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
While climbing up and down a mountain with some ladies from my ward, I chatted with one about how she saw the world. She mentioned how perplexed she felt that in a community of women, sisters, how often we carry burdens alone. She lamented that in today’s...
by Emlee Taylor | Apr 21, 2018 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
Six. Months. Left?!? Today marks exactly eighteen months since my son entered the Provo, UT Missionary Training Center. It has been eighteen months since I have hugged my son. Eighteen months since he’s been able to date, chat with friends, or just lay...
by Ali C | Apr 20, 2018 | Finding Happiness
Cicero, the great Roman orator, claimed that gratitude was “not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” (Marcus Tullius Cicero, Pro Plancio, 54 b.c.) With a grateful heart, our minds are free to experience true happiness because we aren’t...
by Nanette ONeal | Apr 19, 2018 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
I remember seventh grade very well. The entire year felt like a never-ending trip to an amusement park for awkward adolescence, with featured rides like the Emotional Tilt-A-Whirl, the Giant Hormonal Roller Coaster, and Bumper-Cars for Klutzes. By the time May rolled...
by Walter Penning | Apr 18, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
In all sporting events, there are situations when a last-second decision has to be made. Opponents may change their originally-planned tactics or strategy because in the moment, that line of attack isn’t really going to work out. It happens. This occurs...
