Sometimes it can be hard to find purpose in the day-to-day. In this article, Karen shares how she found some scriptural insight into her role as a mother.
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As many of you probably are aware, California has a proposition on its ballot to amend the constitution to define marriage as only between a man and a woman. A broad coalition of individuals, organizations, and churches have joined together to support this amendment. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of [...]
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Six Attributes of the Atonement, by Rachel Woods at lds.about.com
I Believe in Obedience and Sacrifice, by SilverRain
Be of Good Cheer and the Atonement, by Tink
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I’ve sometimes wondered why it often seems to be easier to build a wall than a bridge when we experience problems in our relationships with friends or family members. While selfishness and pride can sometimes be the culprits, many times, I think even simple misunderstandings can promote strife, hurt feelings, and alienation. We all have [...]
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The organization of this church is such an amazing gift from God. He wants us to learn about charity, and he doesn’t just leave it up to us without a perfect plan to help us get there. He gives us jobs (called callings), to help us become what He wants us to become!
I [...]
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I know this is the true Church of our Savior Jesus Christ and that we are led by a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson.
My story:
My life challenges started at a very early age. I was eight years old when I was first molested. He was a friend of the family and I had a child’s [...]
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Have we not been reassured about the fall of one sparrow and that the very hairs of our heads are numbered? (see Matt. 10:29–30; D&C 84:80). God is in the details! (Neal A. Maxwell, “Encircled in the Arms of His Love,” Ensign, Nov. 2002, 16)
During a routine obstetric ultrasound I was told that I [...]
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It seems to me that in the times of my greatest need or frustration I feel like the words I pray to my Heavenly Father are falling from my lips and onto the floor. I know in my heart that I am not really alone during the winter seasons in my life, but it can [...]
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I recall one of those days a couple of years ago when I went visiting teaching. I must confess that I was not excited to go. I was tired. I didn’t feel good. I hadn’t had much downtime with my children because we have had lots of craziness (errands, doctor’s appointments, car troubles, dad out [...]
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We celebrate the expression of faith through creative means. We want to provide a place where writers, artists, musicians, and others (you don’t have to be a professional!) can express faith through creative works.
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