by Alison P | Sep 21, 2018 | Home and Family
I ran across a beautiful story about the power of music the other day. I was looking for something appropriate to post on Memorial Day, because one of the best ways I know of to express strong emotions and bring peace is through music. With this account, I read the...
by Amy Carpenter | Sep 15, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
Throughout my life, I’ve experienced — as have most of you, I’m sure — times when I’ve wondered, “I’m doing everything right. I’m trying so hard to be good and to follow God. So why am I not being blessed? Why is this trial not...
by Amy Carpenter | Sep 7, 2018 | Amy Carpenter: The Strength to Endure
One of my all-time favorite scriptures is a relatively obscure one — James 5:10-11. It reads, 10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count...
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 Lady Airyn | Aug 28, 2018 | Home and Family
What is betrayal trauma? First, let’s look at the definition of betrayal. “Betrayal” is the act of betraying someone or something: violation of a person’s trust or confidence, of a moral standard, etc. 2: revelation of something hidden or secret....