Enter Thou Into The Joy Of The Lord
By Tarisa Todd I remember many years ago when I was a young girl and was having a rotten day. I do not remember what did or didn’t happen in my life that was making me feel so blue, but I do remember what I …
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Chosen and Choice
by Melinda W. Brown Many years ago, I heard Rosemary Wells, one of my favorite children’s book authors, speak at a literary conference. As part of her answer to a question about the secret to her success, she shared a metaphor that has …
Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence
by Tiffany Thomas While at the MTC, my teacher entered the room and said, “On my way here, I was almost hit by a bus. And that’s okay, because if I had been, I know I would go to the Celestial Kingdom.” I …
What it Means to be an Elect Lady
Latter-day Woman Community Elect means to choose. For instance, one elects to have surgery. We elect persons to represent us when we vote. I believe to be an elect woman means two things. First, it means I have made a choice. I have …
Artwork: Leap of Faith
by Kristin Webster @kristinwebsterartstudio www.kristinwebster.com Looking back on my life, I have discovered five things that helped me take a leap of faith: Faith. Develop and strengthen your relationship with Heavenly Parents and Jesus Christ. Strive for unity with them in your daily spiritual …
Light, A Paradox
by Tess Frame Light, according to science, is both a particle (a tangible thing), and a wave (intangible). How can this be? It can physically warm your skin – even burn you, or it can pass through your body entirely, without sensation. We …
Dimming Worldly Distractions to Find the Light of Christ
By Melissa Turney Recently, my nine-year-old daughter Paige was telling me about the day a bird flew into their elementary school cafeteria. I can only imagine the chaos that ensued as dozens of tables filled with children reacted to the odd spectacle. Squealing …
A Glorious Light, A Glorious Testimony
By Jen Mabray As I played the piano, my ear listened carefully to the cadence of the vocalist who performed as Joseph Smith in a production that commemorated the 200th year anniversary of his birth. Moving towards my right, down the aisles and …
Refuge From the Storms
Refuge From the Storms By Jen Thatcher, MS @SmallSimpleTruths One summer day, our family went to Pineview Reservoir with a group of friends. We had just begun playing on the beach when we noticed grey clouds moving across the sky. We figured we still had …