The Beauty and Value in Messiness
Life is messy. Luckily, there is holiness in the mess. In her essay titled “This Holy Mess,” Sharlee Glenn shared an experience she had while in Italy. Glenn’s tour guide said something that struck her as they were rushing to make it to mass: “Hurry!… We can’t be late for...
Comprehending Death
When my friend Malori passed away, my beliefs about life after death were put to the test. Did I really believe in the spirit world? We all will eventually face the reality of losing a loved one. Until recently, though, I had never had to experience that pain. It was...
Is What You’re Feeling Guilt or Shame?
We expect to feel guilt when we sin, since we know that godly sorrow is essential to true repentance. But is it possible that we mistake shame for guilt? Guilt is a universal emotion. But for religious people, feelings of guilt can escalate because we believe that we have not...
What’s So Great about Prayer?
How do we pray? What should we do if we feel distanced from God when we pray? Elder Richard G. Scott instructs us on how to access the power of the divine gift of prayer. As Mormons, we have different kinds of divine communication. Some, such as sacrament prayers, use...
Seeing Stones As Bread
Hard times are now a reminder to me that God loves me. Through these difficulties, he is giving me opportunities to develop and express my faith. Life is hard. But I have learned that life is hard because God loves me. On my mission in Malaysia, my companion and I...
Motherhood: More than Maternity
In God’s eyes, “mother” is the title of any woman who nurtures the coming generations. From a legal perspective, being a mother is defined by biology or adoption. When Mother’s Day comes around, it can seem like a dismissal of women who do not fill that role. In The Church...

