Strive to Be
A Pattern for Growth and Mental and Emotional Wellness The pattern of growth outlined in the children and Youth program can help all of us as we strive to become more like the Savior. Strive to Be—a Pattern for Growth and Mental and Emotional Wellness By Sheldon...* Use Your Uniqueness
From Max Lucado’s book ‘Cure for the Common Life:’ (Chapter 2: ‘Unpack Your Bag—He has filled them with skill. [Exodus 35:35]) Endless cotton crops had sucked the nutrients out of Southern soil. Post—Civil War farmers faced...Faith or Fear
From the book ‘Protecting Against Eternal Identity Theft;’ The testimonies of God’s love around us are countless. They also include special, individualized messages and blessings to each of us that say, in essence, “I know you. I am aware of...* Living Water
Sally B. Palmer wrote: Jesus said, . . . “In the barren deserts there shall come forth pools of living water; and the parched ground shall no longer be a thirsty land” (Doctrine and Covenants 133:29). He said his voice shall be “as the voice of many...Authority, Ordinances, & Preparation
Authority, Ordinances, & Preparation By President Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency The ordinances of salvation and exaltation are fundamental in God’s great plan for, and preparation of, His children. Photograph of Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple...* Learn to Write
Your lives are a letter written in our hearts, and everyone can read it and recognize our good work among you. (2 Corinthians 3:2 NLT) From the book ‘God is in the Small Stuff and it all matters. . . .’ Many people like to read, but few enjoy writing....How to Have Mighty Scripture Study
D. Kelly Ogden wrote: If Elder Bruce R. McConkie were asked, “How do you know so much about the scriptures?” he would answer, “I read them.” The fact is (as we reluctantly point out), the Latter-day Saints generally know the gospel is true, but...* Coming Together to be Uncomfortable
From the book ‘The Power of Stillness;’ (A previous post of a year ago. . . .) “It’s common for us to talk about the aim of Church gatherings to be uplifting, comforting, and consoling our spirits. Although these are things we understandably...God Loves His Children
Elder Taniela B. Wakolo of the Seventy said in the Sunday morning session of April 2021 general conference: When the prophet Nephi was asked by an angel about his knowledge of God, Nephi responded simply, “I know that he loveth his children” (see 1 Nephi 11:16–17). A...
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I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.