by Kelly P. Merrill | Dec 21, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I have been reading in 1 Nephi. As I have read and reread the chapters, over and over again, some themes have started to form in my head. Nephi seems to focus on key topics when it comes to making points about spiritual things to his spiritually reluctant older...
by Nanette ONeal | Dec 20, 2015 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
As we approach this last week before Christmas, the energy in the air is unmistakable—family is at the center of our minds. “Do I have the right present for my husband? Did I get my Christmas packages for my brother’s family to the post office on time? Will my...
by Walter Penning | Dec 16, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
We had an interesting Sunday School lesson recently. The instructor asked us to read the hymn I Know That My Redeemer Lives p136 in the hymnal and share the lines that mean so much to us. Like you, I love this song, which has a history of influence in all our lives....
by Kelly P. Merrill | Dec 14, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Living a Christ-centered life is all about being grounded in the most important ways. But before we can talk about the advantages of being grounded or centered in Christ, it will be helpful if we see what life is like without Christ in it. For illustration purposes I...
by Valerie Steimle | Dec 12, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Last Friday night I had the opportunity to participate in a church community live nativity performance. I sang in the choir along with 30 other people to a community of Christians who walked around our church admiring over 120 nativity scenes including a live one...