by Patty Sampson | Jun 17, 2019 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I’ve collected quotes for as long as I can remember. In the days before everything could fit on a thumb drive, I used to have binders full of them. They were inspirational and uplifting. They kept me focused on what mattered and helped me find peace when life...
by Amy Carpenter | Jun 7, 2019 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am a very anxious person. It’s not a quality I’m particularly proud of — I’m not exactly bragging about the ridiculous scenarios that run through my mind every time my husband is late...
by Abby Christianson | Jun 3, 2019 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
My aunt is graduating this week — from Earth. And even though it hurts, I am happy I know where she is going. But it’s amazing what grief does to you. For me, it makes me tired, antisocial, and dehydrated. But it has also given me a clearer vision of what matters in...
by Walter Penning | May 29, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I am sitting in my office. On my desk, there sits four pairs of earbuds and an AHP1 Alesis headphone. They all used to work well, but over time one or more of the speakers have gone out or at least now work inconsistently. They served their purpose. They were not...
by Sonja Hopkins | May 24, 2019 | Sonja Hopkins: Sonja's Safe Harbor
Some years ago, I was asked to give a talk at a stake conference. I was a Relief Society president at the time. I was asked to speak on welfare principles and was given quotes from general authorities regarding principles of welfare. I was to select one for my...