Finding Joy and Peace In Troubled Times
Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed a real change in what people are posting on social media. There is a thoughtfulness that I’ve never seen before. Thought provoking questions and scenarios seem to...
View ArticleLet Go, and Let God
“Let me do it my way! I don’t need your help!!” I’ve been known to tell the Lord a thing or two when I’ve been outraged, hurt, or completely frustrated. Maybe this is the second or third time I’ve...
View Article6 Ways to Avoid Spiritual Deception
Many years ago when I was a freshman in college, I attended a CES fireside. It was November or December, and the topic of the fireside was “Joseph Smith.” At the end of the talks the congregation sang,...
View ArticleA Crowded Boat
You grew up in the Church, attended Primary. Your father baptised you when you were eight. Soon you graduated, and went on to Young Women’s, where you eagerly completed the Personal Progress program....
View ArticleThe Seer Stone, Faith, and Miracles
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a 1,000 page, two-volume book containing the Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon. In conjunction with the release of the printer’s...
View ArticleNot My Will, But Thine
Many people have shared stories with me over the years of times when they prayed, and the answer was “no.” Some were devastated when Heavenly Father answered in the negative; others just wondered why...
View ArticleDo You Know God as a Friend?
Have you ever had the experience of casually listening to something and without fully paying attention to what is really going, on a certain phrase will stick out and enter your subconscious? That...
View ArticleWhen You Think You Are Beyond the Gospel’s Light
When You Think You Are Beyond the Gospel’s Light I remember the first time I felt like I was in over my head. I had just graduated high school and the bishop of our congregation, or “ward,” had invited...
View ArticleFaith Crisis: Is it all in your head?
LDS writer Nick Galieti has written an insightful and thoughtful article about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who might be struggling with some aspects of their faith. He...
View ArticleDay 3 Report: World Congress of Families
It was another great day of learning and research in Salt Lake City for thousands of people from around the world. More to come from other speakers throughout the day. Plenary Panel Francisco Tatad –...
View ArticleGuest Stand: Faith Comes From Faithfulness
“The most powerful force in human nature is the spiritual power of faith.” Howard W. Hunter I’ve had occasion recently to wonder about the foundations of my faith. It may sound strange to say it, but I...
View ArticleWhen Questions Arise ‘Will Ye Also Go Away’?
It was a large gathering. John calls it “a great multitude.” They had come to listen to the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, hoping to see another miracle. They were not disappointed. Christ had the...
View ArticleTo Stand With Unshaken Faith
The record left by the Book of Mormon prophet, Jacob, is truly revelatory when compared to our day – and in particular, to what is going on within the Church, as we speak. In seven chapters, Jacob’s...
View ArticleGuest Stand: Resist Doubt and Hang with Believers
When the Savior was resurrected all of His apostles saw Him except Thomas. Thomas was an apostle who witnessed many of the Lord’s mighty miracles and doctrine rich lessons. Thomas was a faithful...
View ArticleI Wish You a Mary Christmas!
How many times have I read, or heard, or seen portrayed the account of the nativity, including Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child, as recorded in the New Testament? I couldn’t even begin to count the...
View ArticleMurmuring With Those That Murmur
Social Media is being inundated with some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) declaring their objection to the recent policy updates in the Church, as well as to...
View ArticleFaith, Worship and Overcoming Weakness
We worship God as the supreme act of faith in Jesus Christ. The commandment to do so, I believe, is equal to the first principle of the gospel: faith in Jesus Christ; the Giver of all commandments. To...
View ArticlePray More Earnestly
Every one of us experiences trials and pain in this life. Sometimes, it is easy to lose ourselves in our own difficulties and begin to think that we can do nothing to change things or to make things...
View ArticleGuest Stand: The Difference Between Questions and Doubts
The two words “questions” and “doubts” are often interchanged when discussing concerns, confusion, or misunderstandings with Church doctrine, history, and policy. However, there is a difference between...
View ArticleMy Blessing is the Wrong Color!
In the October 2014 General Women’s session of Conference, President Uchtdorf gave a talk titled “Living the Gospel Joyful”. He gave an analogy about blessings and umbrellas that everyone fell in love...
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