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Making Difficult Decisions Through Prayer

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Recently, I was faced with a difficult decision to make. Without going into too much detail, it was very personal, and involved one of my children. I needed the help of the Lord to make this decision. There were lots of emotions involved, and I kept questioning my feelings. It seemed hard to distinguish whether or not I was receiving revelation or just simple thoughts in my mind. I struggled with this issue for a few months. It wasn’t until I had a fleeting thought, and pondered on it that I realized that the Spirit was trying to whisper something … Continue reading →

Catholic Network Sues Federal Government Over Birth Control Coverage

A Roman Catholic television network has filed a lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit is in response to the requirement that religious oriented hospitals and universities must include coverage for birth control in their employer sponsored health insurance plans. The Catholic Church is opposed to most methods of birth control. EWTN Global Catholic Network is a television network that is based in the United States. It was launched in 1981. The letters stand for “Eternal Word Television Network”. Since its launch, ETWN Global Catholic Network has become the largest religious media network in the world. It transmits programing 24 … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Go Ye Therefore”

In her talk “Go Ye Therefore” Sister Silvia H Allred speaks about the importance of missionary work. She begins by sharing that the Lord’s call to all of us to share the gospel with those around us. The commandment that Christ gave when He was on earth is still in effect. Sister Allred then shares the story of her conversion when she was just fourteen years old. She and her sister, Dina, read the Book of Mormon and came to the conclusion that the church was true. They made the decision to be baptized. Shortly after that they were called … Continue reading →

General Conference: “This Day”

In his talk “This Day” Elder Henry B Eyring speaks about the importance of avoiding procrastination. He opens by speaking of the danger of the “Someday” mindset, because your time may run out and you will not have accomplished the many things that you meant to do someday. Elder Eyring then stresses the importance of serving the Lord each day. He points out that service to the Lord helps you to draw closer to Him. Elder Eyring encourages each of us to begin the day with a prayer to ask the Lord where you can serve today. Elder Eyring says: … Continue reading →

Hope – a Gift from God

Today is a day of sadness for America as we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the World Trade Center bombings. However, it is not a day for despair. God wants us to have hope in all our trials, and today is no different. Elder M. Russell Ballard, in his Ensign article “The Hope of Joy Fulfilled,” November 1992 said: “My message to you today, my brothers and sisters, is simply this: the Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely through any crisis. His … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Do As I Have Done To You

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In John 13:1-17, the Savior shows His love for His disciples by washing their feet, an act of service. He then teaches them, “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” The Lord is teaching His disciples service, yet again. Reading this, it occurred to me that the Savior washed the feet of the disciples just before He left their presence. Logic dictates that He would spend those last few hours reminding them of what was most important – and He taught them again of love and service. He showed them … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: “I Am A (Spiritual) Child of God”

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When I studied this week’s lesson, something jumped out at me that I just had to share, despite my intention of taking it easy after the recent birth of my baby. Studying John 8, I became intrigued by the Savior’s dialogue on being a child of God rather than a child of Satan. Since I had previously struggled with the idea of being a child of Christ, as put forth by King Benjamin in Mosiah 5:7, as well as the reverse of being a child of Satan (see Alma 5:39-41), today’s scripture study seemed to be an ideal time to … Continue reading →

Top 8 Ways To Tell Your Kids Don’t “Get” The Gospel

Last week, we discussed how you can tell that your kids are actually absorbing gospel principles, even if you didn’t necessarily want to see those signs. This week, I’d like to give you a few clues on how to tell when your kids are listening to their MP3 player during church and family home evening; in short, when they just aren’t absorbing the gospel principles. 8. When you tell your daughter it’s time to leave for church so you can hear General Conference, she tells her friend she has to go, it’s time for her to take a nap. 7. … Continue reading →

Loving Your Returned Missionary

I was sitting in sacrament meeting this past Sunday and heard a father talking about his son who had recently returned home from his mission just two weeks before. He talked about how difficult the transition was for his son because he felt that everything he heard or watched offended the spirit. This father went on to explain how it was almost like living with The Holy Ghost in his home. This young man is someone that I do not know, but from everything I have heard, he was probably an excellent missionary. He gave a wonderful homecoming talk that … Continue reading →

Significant in Every Way

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Last year my husband and I went to South Africa to visit people and places from his mission. It was an incredible experience. I loved meeting the people there and visiting the three wards we attended. The people were so warm and inviting, and many remembered my husband as the red-headed missionary who either taught them the gospel or served in their ward. Although we met many amazing people, one young woman in particular stood out to me. This young lady is smart. As we talked, I was impressed with her depth, her understanding, and her ease of expression for … Continue reading →