by Molly A. Kerr | Jan 31, 2018 | Molly A. Kerr: All the Pieces of Pi
Every day we face decisions that challenge our character. Often these challenges aren’t direct or obvious, they are small and almost inconspicuous. Sometimes it’s as simple as making the last fix on a report at work when the deadline is closing and everyone else has...
by Walter Penning | Jan 30, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
The scripture stories in the Book of Mormon have always been a treasure to me. Honestly, I didn’t know why the experiences of Nephi and his family were positioned right at the beginning of the book. I don’t wonder about that anymore. Building a ship .....
by Abby Christianson | Jan 29, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
When my son was baptized, he was so excited. His little friend, also on the Autism Spectrum, watched with bright eyes as he saw his friend braving the water. For both these boys getting water on their faces was a huge deal. Both of them dreaded getting wet. But for a...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 28, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
As you seek to be a friend to others, do not compromise your standards. If your friends urge you to do things that are wrong, be the one to stand for the right, even if you stand alone. You may need to find other friends who will support you in keeping the...
by Emlee Taylor | Jan 27, 2018 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
In Chinese philosophy, there are two principles, one negative and dark (yin) and one positive and light (yang). These opposing forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interact to form a vibrant system in which the whole is greater than the parts. ...
by Candace | Jan 25, 2018 | Mormon Scriptures
Abraham of the Old Testament lived an extraordinary life. Born to pagans, Abraham still longed to follow the one true God, Jehovah. He wished to have the priesthood ordained upon him. Although knowledge of Adam and Eve and all that had transpired from the beginning of...
by Walter Penning | Jan 24, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
A question looking for an answer … why are you writing about Christmas a month after the holiday? No. That is not the question, but it is a perfect segue into what I would like to discuss today. Tragic events this year may prompt some to look heavenward and...
by Tudie Rose | Jan 23, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
Sometimes when I’m praying, I realize that I’m speaking, but not conversing. I don’t think I’m alone in this. Prayers are sometimes said when we are tired, run down, stressed, or spiritually drained. Occasionally, it is all of the above. We say our prayers because we...
by Summer O | Jan 22, 2018 | Home and Family
As I’ve mentioned before there is some additional genealogy work for Latter-Day Saints to complete. can be performed we have to find out which ancestors need those ordinances. In Gospel Principles, Page 258, Fifth Paragraph, we read: “Temple Ordinances have been...
by Nanette ONeal | Jan 21, 2018 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Some twenty years ago, a gutsy gentleman at church liked to mix things up during Sunday School by asking questions that made you think outside of the spiritual box. Because of his age, wisdom, and wittiness, he sparked lively debates from time to time. I was a new...
