by Kelly P. Merrill | Jun 29, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
When we think of being used, it is rarely a good experience. Normally, being used means someone is manipulating us to get something for themselves, an advantage or perk, like we are some kind of tool to be used at their good pleasure then tossed aside until needed...
by Valerie Steimle | Jun 20, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This past week I have been to Girl’s Camp. This particular activity is distinctly different from any activity experienced through church. Fifty or more young women between the ages of 12 and 18 come together for a week or so of camping, singing, laughing, eating,...
by Patty Sampson | May 2, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
When I was younger I thought I had to be skinny and look a certain way for people to like me. Don’t ask me why I needed to be liked so much. That’s a question for my therapist. Needless to say I did my best to make my body fit what my mind told me I had...
by Britt Kelly | Apr 2, 2015 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
Do you remember the chocolate factory episode of I Love Lucy? Ethel and Lucy find themselves working in a factory trying to keep up with a conveyor belt. As it picks up speed they start stuffing chocolate in their mouths, down their shirts, and in their pockets just...
by DarEll Hoskisson | Feb 26, 2015 | DarEll S. Hoskisson: Self-Improvement
What gives you energy? How would you love to spend your free time if you had some? Who would you spend it with, if anyone? I could tell you all these things now. But, they used to be very difficult questions because I am a responder. I’m flexible. If something...