by Lauren Mckinnon | Dec 4, 2018 | Lauren Mckinnon: Where I Belong
Imagine thick black mud hugging the backs of your feet, dragging your every step. The air is dense and bitter. Every breath feels muffled and like you have only gotten enough air to survive, but not enough to relieve the stinging in your lungs. The bags under your...
by Jessica Clark | Nov 30, 2018 | Jessica Clark: Marriage—From Here to Eternity
Now that Thanksgiving is officially over and the Christmas tree is up, I feel like I can officially move on to Christmas. I really love this time of year, and not because it means that my birthday is just a few days away either. (But it is, just in case you were...
by Tudie Rose | Nov 27, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
More than ever before in my lifetime, prophets and apostles are talking about the Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. They are also telling us that we are not to fear. All is as it should be. Heavenly Father has a plan—a just plan with a righteous purpose—and...
by Delisa Hargrove | Nov 18, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
In his recent conference address, Elder Robert C. Gay spoke of “Taking Upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ.” He spoke of ways to see others as Heavenly Fathers sees us, even when it’s inconvenient (or, in the case of James E. Talmage, a medical...
by Walter Penning | Oct 3, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
You know I love words. How could I not? In this profession, the tactful turn of phrase is invigorating and refreshing. Simple prose can be inspiring, motivational, encouraging, and fun all at the same time. But admittedly, there are times when words fall short. Even a...