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First Person: Seasons of My Life

~by Cheryl

Cheryl says this about herself:
I was born to Canadian parents, raised in Idaho, and graduated from BYU. Since then, my home has been in Provo (except for one wonderful year in the Bay Area, California). I have one amazing husband (eleven years and counting), five fabulous kids, and although I struggle with depression, I [...]

First Person: Leaven from Heaven

~by Julie

I was recently making a loaf of simple sandwich bread for our lunches. Often, I mix the bread in a bread maker, and then shape and bake the loaf in the oven. I just like it better that way.  As I put the pan into the bread maker, I went over all the ingredients in [...]

First Person: Praying for a Snow Day

By: Heather L.
Last night I prayed for a “snow day.”

“Just a foot or so, dumped at about 5:55am so they cancel school? Please? I could use a day off!”
I knew it was selfish, but I relished the thought of sleeping in, and another long weekend!

First Person: Fostering Love

By: Denae

Infertility, foster care, and adoption are words I never imagined would be part of my life, but want to share some of my thoughts about foster care and adoption and how I know my life is going in the direction it is supposed to be going.
We’ve struggled with infertility now for 3.5 looong years. [...]

First Person: Healing through Creative Service

~by Jenny Pocock
About 5 years ago a good friend lost her dear baby just a few days after birth. Having recently moved across the country (USA), I could not be with her during those very difficult days. As I pondered over ways to possibly help from afar, I had the idea come that I could [...]

First Person: How I Create as a Mom

~by Michelle
If you are a mother, you participate with God in His work of creation—not only by providing physical bodies for your children but also by teaching and nurturing them. If you are not a mother now, the creative talents you develop will prepare you for that day, in this life or the next.
President Dieter [...]

First Person: The Adventure of a Lifetime

-by Penney
I won’t ever climb Mount Everest but going to Haiti was an adventure of a lifetime for me.
My husband, Bret A. Tobler DMD, has made many trips to Haiti to serve the people with his skill of dentistry. I have always stayed at home to take care of the office — and worry. This [...]