Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.” There is a reason this statement is second only to the fact that we are created by God in His image. Once we know who He is, then we can begin to truly understand […]

I was hunting through boots on clearance a few months ago, trying to think of what needed replacing and which sizes would fit the children. And then I realized with a shock that the answer was ALL OF THEM. Every size. If it wouldn’t fit one child it would fit another, and if we already […]

In Pres. Julie Beck’s talk at BYU Women’s Conference in April 2010 she said women “are like lionesses at the gate of their home”. If blogs are any measure, this idea has struck a chord with a large number of LDS women. I see it frequently quoted and talked about. I believe that most of us recognize […]

Stories are powerful. It’s why they are a part of every culture. There are legends and myths, fairy tales and fables, and then there are the most powerful stories of all – the stories that bind us together, create in us a sense of place and duty, make us more resilient in times of difficulty. […]

With all of the attacks on the family now is not the time to “check our religion at the door.” How do we counteract all of these attempts to redefine the traditional family out of existence? We start right where we are: in our own homes, in our schools, in our communities.

“MOM…mom…mommy”, my son calls from his crib. I listen as a smile spreads across my face. Without a response he starts his plea again. After a few moments I respond, “Yes Jack, what is it?” “I AWAKE!” he exclaims. Every morning we go through this same routine. And like always I eagerly open his door […]

When my first born son was a baby, only 8 months old, he would sit in his walker and play with the baby toys. Then my husband or one of his brothers would drive by in a tractor or semi-truck loaded with hay. My son would go nuts! He’d make truck noises, wave his arms […]

I was almost 12 years old when President Hinckley first read The Family: A Proclamation to the World. I, myself, was a member of an amazing Eternal family. My siblings were wonderful, and my parents, even more so. My Mother was, and is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. My Father was the greatest […]

With apology in his eyes, he kissed my cheek and neck a little too warmly, and then told me how sorry he was for what he had done to me. He knew it was too late to change anything, but regret ached in his voice. My new ex-husband was mourning the loss of his wife […]