by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 21, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Yesterday, during my Book of Mormon reading, I reached one of the Book of Mormon’s most curious stories (to me) about the daughter of Jared, Akish, Jared, and Omer. I keep thinking about the questions the story posed to me this time — Do I search the scriptures...
by Rebecca W | Jan 20, 2018 | Becoming a New Member
Here are some basic terms that a new member or visitor will encounter when attending Sunday meetings at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Ward: a congregation. Wards are organized according to the number of active members within a specific...
by Molly A. Kerr | Jan 19, 2018 | Molly A. Kerr: All the Pieces of Pi
During our holiday movie-watching binge, a particular sentiment was expressed and hung in the air begging to be discussed. A young woman dying of cancer left her lover telling him that the only way she could live on was to live in his memory, and she wanted that...
by Candace | Jan 18, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Jesus Christ. That name evokes such emotion, power, strength and unmatched love. He is known by so many names: Immanuel, Shiloh, Son of God, Son of Man, Prince of Peace, Wonderful, Counselor . . . they go on and on, every one testifying of the divinity of our Lord and...
by Walter Penning | Jan 17, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Have you ever run a marathon? For many families, participating in a marathon is a relatively rare opportunity. I know there are a number of folks that would like to run the St George marathon for instance, but for one reason or another, they have been unable to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 16, 2018 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
I’ve seen a disturbing bit of action going on around the blogosphere and social media. People who call themselves good Latter-day Saints are attacking people who stand up for the Church or announce that they follow the prophet. They try to paint them as people who...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 14, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
I’m captivated butterflies and moths. When working, I sit facing exterior windows. Butterflies and moths flit about my yard, sometimes not landing on anything, but just diving and rising in a dance before my eyes. Sometimes there are groups of butterflies. But...
by Emlee Taylor | Jan 13, 2018 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
Does the Lord care about the individual? I see how the Lord moves people and uses their experiences and strengths to bless others’ lives. These individuals are making a tremendous impact in the world around them. But what about regular people? Like me....
by Molly A. Kerr | Jan 12, 2018 | Molly A. Kerr: All the Pieces of Pi
I was in the check out line at Target chatting with the woman behind me and the checker. The checker was sharing that she would complete her 8-hour shift, go home, and still stay on her feet, to make macaroni and cheese for her family. At first, I thought she meant...
by Laurie W | Jan 11, 2018 | Home and Family
If your kids are anything like my kids, the first thing they want to do on Sunday morning is turn on the television. At our house, cartoon exposure tends to stop at our two local PBS stations, meaning what they normally watch is all educational. Unfortunately when...
