Stop the Judgment: How to Help Couples without Children Feel They Belong
Couples without children may feel out of place in church and family circles. We can help them by showing greater sensitivity in our words and actions. During the past year, my husband and I wanted to have kids, but for a while, we were unable to realize our dream. This...
When Acquainted with Grief
Welcoming grief as a natural expression of love helps us understand the Savior as we search for peace and healing. “I never cried for her once this week until the funeral” was what I wrote in my journal after my grandmother died. My emotional indifference was an accomplishment for me....
Don’t Sweat the Details: He Has a Plan
It’s easy to get caught up in the details of the plan of salvation, but don’t let them overshadow the simple and pure truths. There are so many details about the doctrines and practices of the gospel, and sometimes they lead to more questions than answers. In his conference...
You Are Deserving
Though sometimes it may feel impossible to continue on, we can never be so broken that the Lord can’t make us whole again. In times of trial and affliction, it can feel as if there is no end in sight. For those who suffer from mental illness, the struggles can...
The Temple Altar and Other Sealing-Ceremony Symbols
By learning more about symbols in the sealing ceremony, we can strengthen our relationship with Christ. Jeffrey R. Holland’s BYU devotional address “How Do I Love Thee?” discusses the love that’s needed in order for romantic relationships to last. Long-lasting relationships often begin in a temple sealing room, where families...
Faith Like King Lamoni’s Wife
When I needed advice, King Lamoni’s wife provided an example that taught me how to receive personal revelation. One courageous woman in the Book of Mormon who sometimes gets overlooked is the wife of King Lamoni. Her husband believed what the missionary, Ammon, taught him about Jesus Christ and his...

