Find Christ in the Temple

Sincere seekers of Christ are promised they will find him in the temple. Relief and answers to questions can come through him. I have had my fair share of personal experience with anxiety and panic attacks. Particularly, this last month has been one of acute anxiety as I have sought...

Hope: The Key to Propelling Our Faith

Impatience, uncertainty, and fear can all be overcome through hope. We can see the blessings God offers us more clearly when we put hope into action. God is good. Sometimes we forget that. In the moments when we seek answers, wishful thinking can become our greatest enemy, making us feel...

Drawing Closer to the Savior

Through prayer, faithful obedience, and service, we can draw near to the Savior and feel his love. This week, my niece chose the blessing of baptism. As she prepared to enter the water and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, I found myself reflecting back on my own baptism...

Creating Space for God

No matter how busy we are, being intentional with our time opens up opportunities for God to speak to us. I love a good audiobook or podcast to keep me company while I drive or walk someplace—it keeps me occupied and helps me feel like I’m making good use of...

A Day of Great Importance

Life is full of important days. How do we know what choices can prepare us for them? I recently attended the temple sealing of a good friend. As I sat in the sealing room and listened to the words of the ordinance, I could feel the eternal importance of that...
The Divine Nature of the Nurturing Man

The Divine Nature of the Nurturing Man

We often hear about the divine nature of women as nurturers. Why don’t we always apply this characteristic to men? We are all loved by our Heavenly Father. To him, we have infinite worth and potential, and we are capable of immense acts of service and love. However, as both...
Where You Look Is Where You’ll Go

Where You Look Is Where You’ll Go

Setting our focus on our Savior and our eternal potential can give us the direction we need to help us navigate our lives. Eat. Sleep. Work. Repeat.  There are times when that is all my life feels like. I go to work, I go to class, I come home, and...
He Is Mighty to Save

He Is Mighty to Save

Understanding the Fall is essential to understanding how much the Savior loves us. When we find ourselves facing trials and challenges, it can be tempting to feel alone or forgotten. Sometimes, it seems that no one is watching out for us. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland focuses on this concern in his April 2015 general...
Before the Doctrine and Covenants

Before the Doctrine and Covenants

The “Revelation Books” preceded what we now know as the Doctrine and Covenants. Thanks to these books, the path for publishing modern revelation was open.   As the prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith was given power by God to translate the golden plates...
Why Save Sex for Marriage?

Why Save Sex for Marriage?

Waiting until marriage to have sex will improve your relationship. Popular culture in television, music, literature, and art glorifies casual sex and sends the message that it is fun and satisfying to have an intimate relationship with someone before marriage. However, religion and social science studies make stronger arguments that...
The Necessity of Being Judgmental

The Necessity of Being Judgmental

Although we should be careful how we judge, judgment is necessary for our eternal progression. I hear what people say when they call for no judgment: love the sinner, not the sin. But too often people, whether out of good intentions or bad, blur the phrase, taking it into dangerous...