by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 21, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Recently, I wrote an article here about one of my ancestors. He was noted for his devotion to caring for the poor in his town, feeding hundreds of hungry people who lined up at his door each day. What I didn’t mention was that nearly everyone in this town was family....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 9, 2014 | Home and Family
When my first child was a toddler, she decided to have a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store. After all, what’s the fun in having one in private? She threw herself to the floor and began wailing. Irritated shoppers all stared at me or complained, and some...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jul 1, 2014 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I try to live up to my mother’s expectations, I really do. But sometimes I wonder if I have bitten off more than I can chew. There are times when I get so overwhelmed by all there is to do, and by the alarmingly short amount of time there is in which to get it all...
by Anita Stansfield | May 1, 2014 | Anita Stansfield: Through Mormon Eyes
Job is a dear friend of mine. At least it feels that way to me with all of the time I’ve spent studying the book of Job in the Old Testament. I’ve found many different ways of coming at the story, and many lessons to be learned. But in my opinion, one of the most...
by Valerie Steimle | Mar 15, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
My daughter at Brigham Young University in Idaho (BYU-I) gave me a book last month right before she left to serve her mission. This book changed the perspective of my thinking as it told the story of a man who, as a result of debilitating health problems, passed to...
