Missionaries called to serve throughout the world for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are usually young people between the ages of 18-26. Adult couples and single sisters can also serve. I love reading missionary letters, because they’re so inspirational. These kids give up 18 months to 2 years of their lives at…
Harry Ward Beecher (1813 – 1887) said, “Difficulties are God’s errands and when we are sent upon them, we should esteem it as proof of God’s confidence…as a compliment from Him.” Difficulties are part of life. My mother told me that our trials make us better people and we grow from each experience. She would…
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) wrote: “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” Life is full of choices. What we do with those choices decides our future. We must develop our talents and acquire skills, gain knowledge and learn the lessons of life… no matter what age we are. To achieve our…
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS Outside, the “hush” of new falling snow Feathering bush and tree in downy white— Inside, there is holly and mistletoe And twinkling light. I’ve placed baubles of red; green and gold— But how insignificant compared to the Christ Child, the Wise men, kneeling shepherds And the sheep of the fold. …
If you haven’t heard about the Light the World campaign, you should check it out HERE. Each day for December, there is a scriptural theme based on the Savior Jesus Christ’s life. It started with the scripture in Matthew 10:8: Freely ye have received, freely give. The point of the campaign is to remember Jesus…
“Strong family relationships don’t just happen. It takes time. It takes commitment, it takes prayer, and it takes work.” – Eugene Hansen (“Children and the Family,” Ensign, May 1998) Being a parent is a great responsibility and many times we get discouraged. We feel disheartened because our children will not respond to us or listen…
It seems the family is under attack in the world today. Marriage is trivialized and made to seem unnecessary. Women are urged to forgo yoking themselves to a man in marriage so they can focus on a career or other desire. Children are put off or made to seem like a burden on a couple.…
“I shall pass through this world but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do, let me do it now; Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” (Stephen Grellet 1773 – 1855) With all the natural disasters that…
This past weekend, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gathered or watched from their homes the 187th semi-annual General Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. One of the reasons I love being a member of this church is because we have a living prophet (just like Moses, Elijah, or Noah in…
The key to happiness is the most sought-after subject on earth. When we’re feeling discontent, we tend to think a change in our lives is the answer to happiness. But after landing that new job or moving into a new home, are we truly happy? There’s much more to finding happiness than we think. Victor…
When God gives us direction or commands in life, He usually only gives us enough to get us started on our journey. How do we obtain the faith necessary to trust Him when we keep His commandments and everything goes wrong?
The importance of serving others can never be over emphasized. What are we here on earth for if not to serve our friends and loved ones? The golden rule says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” King Benjamin said, “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye…
