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…
I love the prophet, Joseph Smith. He was and is a great man who God used to restore the truth to the earth after centuries of darkness and confusion. There were other great men named Joseph in ancient history. In 2 Nephi 3 (in the Book of Mormon), Lehi talks to his son named…
I’ve been thinking lately about how many times I have prayed in my life for sleep. Ridiculous, I know! Many of those were pretty heartfelt though, especially as a new mom. “Please, please, please, let this baby sleep for more than 37 minutes this time.” “Wahhhhh!” Oh, the broken-hearted tears in those moments. It’s a…
I hope you don’t mind indulging a proud mother. You see, this year for Christmas I will be given the gift of a return missionary. My beautiful daughter pictured above will return home with honor on Christmas Eve. No words can express how joyous I know our reunion will be. I can’t adequately describe the…
