by Delisa Hargrove | Sep 23, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
James and Lila King adopted siblings from Haiti. Lila traveled from Texas to Haiti for three years before the adoption finalized. She shared this story and I was so touched by not only her tender memory, but her mother-tenderness for a stranger in a tough situation....
by Moira T | Sep 6, 2018 | Home and Family
Into every life there come the painful, despairing days of adversity and buffeting. There seems to be a full measure of anguish, sorrow, and often heartbreak for everyone, including those who earnestly seek to do right and be faithful. The thorns that prick,...
by Emlee Taylor | Jul 7, 2018 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
A few summers back, a tattooed, young woman with multiple face piercings stood in line at a fabric store, waiting to get her fabric cut. As she waited, a mother with a young child cut in line in front of her, arms full of red, white, and blue fabric. While giving the...
by Amy Carpenter | Jun 21, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
This post was originally published on Mormon Hub on December 19, 2016. Minor changes have been made. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Okay, listen up: I have some major beefs with this phrase. Who exactly made...
by Amy Carpenter | May 24, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
I’ve heard it said that comparison is the thief of joy. You know what else is the thief of joy? Canker sores. I have two. On my gums. Ruining my life. (I’m obviously not exaggerating whatsoever.) When you’re SO excited for the guacamole you’re...