Sometimes fear keeps us from acting in faith, but God knows our heart’s deepest desires, and if we turn to him, he will help us grow and improve in our faith. My husband has the authority to use God’s power to offer blessings of healing and comfort to the sick… Continue reading
When we focus on the Lord and have unwavering trust in him and his plan, he promises that we will be healed according to his will and timing. Recently, I had an opportunity to be healed from a physical ailment that I have had for more than 20 years. My… Continue reading
The world says marriage is risky. Religion and research say it’s the key to happiness. So, is marriage worth it? In a time of high divorce rates and cultures that celebrate independence, marriage can feel like it brings more pain than happiness. I’ll admit, I’ve been afraid of marriage myself.… Continue reading
Just as plants need consistent nourishment to survive, we need to nurture our spiritual health every day by feasting on gospel activities. I love being in nature and observing the beauty and strength of the world around me. I am often left in awe of the steady growth and longevity… Continue reading
When we let the love of God fill our hearts, we find strength to forgive others—and ourselves. It’s easy to notice when others judge, gossip, or hold grudges. Yet recognizing those same tendencies in ourselves can be far more difficult. We often justify our anger as righteous or dwell on… Continue reading
Families are essential to the plan of salvation, but what do we do if our family doesn’t fit the traditional mold? Every birthday as a little girl, I would wish to become a fairy-mermaid when blowing out my birthday candles. When I was older, I asked my mom what she… Continue reading
Connecting with and learning from our ancestors is a simple way for us to receive a multitude of blessings, including increased faith and strength. Family history work—the act of learning and discovering more about our ancestors—is a way that we can connect with our family. The simple effort of researching… Continue reading
The most important decision we can make in our lives is to hear the Shepherd’s voice. In our lives, we are often called upon to make decisions. Decisions about careers. Decisions about family. Decisions about relationships. The decisions we make on a daily basis are innumerable. Yet, the most important… Continue reading
As Christians, we can honor Christ by striving to develop peaceful characters—and through that, create more peace for the world. Christmas is my favorite time of year for a variety of reasons, but what I love most is how my priorities get realigned. There’s lots to do, of course—the holidays… Continue reading
The parable of the laborers in the vineyard isn’t just a lesson about unfairness; it’s about how Christ promises to make all things fair. As I read the parable of the laborers in the vineyard found in Matthew 20: 1–16, the unfairness of the situation stood out to me. On… Continue reading
