Surprise Missionary Moment
Thursday, July 31st, 2008I had just wrapped two wedding gifts. I sat staring at the the package, contemplating the pressing question of whether a silver bow really looked good on a silver package, when my door bell rang. I tried a green, metallic bow next to the silver one and then went to answer the door.
Standing at my […]
Teaching our Children to Define Themselves by their Testimony
Sunday, April 6th, 2008Elder Dallin H. Oaks, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke about the importance of a personal testimony of Jesus Christ in General Conference on Saturday. He said:
Our children should also hear us bear our testimonies frequently. We should also strengthen our children by encouraging them to define themselves by their growing testimonies, […]
A New Calling, A New Challenge
Monday, March 24th, 2008This Sunday I was called to be the Relief Society Chorister. The problem is that I don’t know very much about music. Oh I know how to lead some of the songs and I’m not afraid to fake it if I have to. But I’m usually better at following the piano than setting the time […]
Recognizing the Lord’s Fingerprints
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Recognizing the hand of the Lord in our lives can sometimes be difficult, especially when our lives are busy with school, seminary, church activities, sports, friends and family. At times, you may feel that “blessings from the Lord” is not a phrase that describes any part of your day. A sister in my institute class […]
