The enabling power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement is more than we can ever comprehend. The Atonement is not just for the sinners, but to all of us become strong in whatever we struggle with. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). “Though we all have weaknesses, we can…
I used to frequently ask myself, Am I Happy? When will I be? I thought that if I were fully living the gospel, I ought to be acting–and feeling–blissful all the time. I was disappointed in myself; I couldn’t count myself to be a “happy” person, since I often experience a wide range of emotions within a single…
August 19, 2011. That day is forever burned into my memory. It was the day my comfortable little world was rocked to its core. That was the day I learned that I had cancer. The word “cancer” has incredible power. It can make someone who has a solid testimony of the Plan of Salvation to…
Heaven or Hell? “Who are you talking to Mama?” my grandmother asked as she and I entered the room of my great grandmother. Her room was void of visitors, but these days it wasn’t uncommon for Grandma-Great to talk to no one in particular. At this point, she wasn’t eating well, would repeat treasured stories…
How can we choose to believe when we pass through affliction? I know a mother of 3 who is a young widow still in her 20’s. I have friends who struggle with same-sex attraction. People I love are married to a spouse struggling with same-sex attraction. I know many who battle depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health…
The pattern of creating and participating in councils is woven throughout the doctrine of the Plan of Salvation. The concept is ingrained in our DNA as Latter Day Saints. We fundamentally believe that in the pre-existence, we gathered as spirit children of our Father in Heaven to have a council. We heard a plan presented,…
I remember washing the dishes on that sunny afternoon, my mind wandering, thinking ahead to all that needed to be accomplished. A clear thought came into my mind: “Call your grandparents.” I was surprised and caught off guard by what I considered to be a misplaced thought. I told myself I’d get around to calling…
This month’s focus topic: The Plan of Salvation Just as the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ is at the center of the plan of salvation, we followers of Christ must make our own sacrifices to prepare for the destiny that plan provides for us. -Dallin H. Oaks I’m excited to try something a little different this month….
Growing up I didn’t understand much about the Atonement. It wasn’t until after I had graduated from high school and was taking institute classes and really learning more about the gospel that I realized that the Atonement isn’t just for sinners. The Atonement is for ALL of us!! Christ has “graven [us] upon the palms of [His]…
I’m a busy momma of two toddlers 19 months apart. On top of attending to their needs all day, I also keep my home clean(ish), plan out meals and go grocery shopping, do all the random domestic deeds that fall to the stay-at-home-mom, try to keep my marriage a top priority, serve in the Young…
I have been a member of the Church my entire life. I grew up going to Primary, Seminary, Young Women’s and Institute. I learned about Jesus Christ from a young age and have been taught about the Book of Mormon and to keep the commandments ever since I can remember. And for so many years…
I had the privilege of giving this talk in church yesterday and felt inspired to share it here as well. I hope its message will find the hearts and minds that are looking for it. — This morning I want to focus on remembering spiritual experiences and in order to do so I want to…
“We can be blessed to conquer our fears and strengthen our faith as we follow the Lord’s instruction.” – David A. Bednar We live in a world that is constantly in commotion. Divisiveness explodes off of our news feeds and computer screens until we find ourselves wanting to curl up into the fetal position and…
Valiant in our Testimony of the Savior- Elder Christoffel Golden I have a testimony of the light—the sprit—and of having daily spiritual experiences that help to strengthen the light in my life. They happen all the time, from being prompted to look up and smile at the person walking into the room, to helping a stranger…