Names are important. They identify us. They influence our actions. Many of us might be named after a relative or our name stems from something or someone our parents loved. Whether or not you are named after someone in the past or not, your name has now become who you are. You hear it from…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the thorns we each deal with in life. In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul states that he was given a thorn in the flesh and sought the Lord three times to take it away from him. 7 …there was given to me a thorn in the flesh… 8 For this thing I besought the…
How many of you have ever tried to lose weight? It’s super hard, but when you succeed, there is no greater feeling. Sin is like extra weight on our spirits that makes us lazy, slothful, and apathetic. But shedding the weight of sin can bring us no greater joy. In the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi…
I would like to tell you a story, one that was imparted to me by my seminary teacher many moons ago–too many moons to count. The story has stuck with me all of these years. I’m sure I don’t have it completely correct. The story has probably morphed into something entirely different from the original.…
We will meet many in life who don’t like us and are our enemies. How we choose to react can bring either bitterness or peace. When we exercise charitable and merciful prayer, we can lift others–even ourselves. Continue reading to discover why.
There are surprise attacks in life that leave us reeling and feeling bleak and hopeless. These days of infamy can seem insurmountable, but they are not. There is a key to deliverance that can be as simple as a prayer. Continue reading…
I love this time of year. There is snow on the ground and anticipation in the air. The holiday decorations are out and lights twinkle everywhere. The house smells of baking happiness and the kids are more willing to serve others and spend time with the family–in fact, they want to. One of my favorite…
