
Choosing Joy
“[M]en are, that they might have joy.” (2 Nephi 2:25) Some people are born with a vision. They are called, by God or by privilege,
“[M]en are, that they might have joy.” (2 Nephi 2:25) Some people are born with a vision. They are called, by God or by privilege,
“[A]nd his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). It’s Christmas time, and Isaiah’s words
Our evening family devotional is brief and wiggly. Andy reads an illustrated scripture story and Lucy somersaults. Spirituality is plausible; somersaults are guaranteed. For one
Amulek, Zeezrom, Lamoni.* I LOVE these characters because each one was a far cry from holy. Amulek chose comfort over sacrifice (Alma 8), Zeezrom made
There is a detail of Jesus’ story that I love, I wonder, have you noticed?— Jesus saved us in the “meridian of time,” right smack
Yes, these are the last days and prophesies of harrowing events will come to pass. But we can live with faith even through the turmoil.
January 1st. Usually, I love it. New Years Eve means clairvoyance; personal revelation. A tidy list on the front of the refrigerator. The satisfaction of
“They had their doubts, yes. But their faith rose above those doubts. Their optimism rose above their fears.” –Gordon B Hinckley This is a message
Sometimes I’m overwhelmed by mothering. Bear in mind, I have TWO children. By her count, my Grandmother has ELEVEN children, fifty-six grandchildren, and fifty-seven great-grand-children
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