3 Nephi 17 – Loving, One by One
Jesus shows in this scene the power of ministering and loving others, one by one. How can I prepare myself to follow His example better, by ministering to the one in my own life?
Joy in Family Life
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.…
Thorns & Thistles
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…
Shedding the Weight of Sin
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…
Personal Revelation
One of the beautiful things about our Church—the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–is our belief in revelation. The principle of receiving guidance directly from a heavenly source brings me so much peace. Even when trials abound, I still have hope that God is at the helm and will not let me sink. When…
“I will never leave thee. . .”
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a condition that we all face at different points in our lives–loneliness. Losing family members and friends, having kids grow up and even move away, it’s all quite a change. Sometimes I don’t like change. “Pssst. Natalie. This is supposed to be a post about what brings you…
Spiritual Anatomy 101-The Heart
The heart is referred to in the scriptures repeatedly. It’s Spiritual Anatomy 101, and we’re tested on it each week when we take of the Sacrament. Read more to learn how to keep your spiritual heart functioning well and keep it from hardening.
Blessings & Burdens
Have you ever looked at someone else and thought they had the perfect life? Maybe you’re sick…and they’re not. Or they have lots of money to buy cool toys…and you don’t. Or maybe they seem to be surrounded by friends…and you only have your pet bearded dragon to moan about the day’s drawbacks with at…
Joy in the Journey
I remember thinking joy was unattainable as a young teen and looked to the future for fulfillment. But there is a key to finding joy in the journey. Read more to discover more.
Because of Him
Read a few thoughts from a member of the church from Ghent, Belgium.
