by Valerie Steimle | Nov 21, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Over the summer months our air conditioning was out most of a week. We needed to get someone on it right away but it didn’t happen because of other circumstance. I was always very grateful for air conditioning as I live in the southern tip of Alabama where it is so...
by Nanette ONeal | Nov 15, 2015 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
There is a favorite hymn in my church called, “Count Your Many Blessings.” The first verse goes like this: When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 29, 2015 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Recently I received a priesthood blessing as I was set apart for a calling in my new ward. One promise I was made–and it was something I’d been praying to receive–was that I would learn how to organize my time to handle the responsibilities of my life. Since the...
by Valerie Steimle | Apr 18, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Family gatherings have always been a highlight in my life. With over half of my nine children living across the west, we frequently find ourselves driving from Alabama to other places on the opposite side of the country. Many times it has been fun but other times...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Mar 23, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
When I think of our need to help hasten the work of salvation, I don’t automatically think of being grateful. I don’t think of joy. Instead, I think of missionary work. I think of temple work. As unlikely as it may seem, gratitude and joy are necessary components to...
