We Are a Happy Family ... Not? - LDS
We work hard to have happy families. We even sing about happy families in church. But sometimes it is not as easy as it may seem. I'm always looking for tools and ideas to help families experience greater joy. I am interested in anything that ... [... more]
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Callings in the LDS Church - Creating a New Presidency - LDS
Few callings in the church are as overwhelming as the call to serve as president of an auxiliary. But if you consider that Heavenly Father has given you a unique opportunity, under His direction, to create a haven for the members to come to, it ... [... more]
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A Secret to Success - LDS
The year 2008 is almost over. Life has sped by. Yet are we where we thought we'd be? According to researchers, one of the secrets to success is consistent journaling. Here is a simple FHE lesson to open your children's eyes to the urgency (and ... [... more]
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72 Hour Kits - LDS
I remember when Hurricane Charley was barreling down on the southeast part of the United States. I found out in a most uncomfortable way. Standing in line at a convenience store, I noticed a man in front of me buying an unusual amount of ... [... more]
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Drew Boushka, Young Vocalist - LDS
Drew Boushka first discovered his voice when he was just eleven years old. He had a small solo in church. After his voice as a grade-schooler filled the chapel, he knew there was something there. The power he felt stayed with him. Soon after that ... [... more]
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Find Rest in the Word of God - LDS
How mercurial* today's troubled world is! Yet look at what the Lord has waiting for us! (Aren't scriptures awesome?) When we are in full fellowship with God, exploring our relationship with Him, it becomes much easier to know that He answers ALL ... [... more]
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The Prophet Has Asked - Please Contact Your Senators! - LDS
Have you ever sat in a sunday school class, mentally disappointed with ancient Israel for not listening to their prophet? Have you ever sat in Relief Society or any other meeting, amazed at the hard-headedness of the Nephites in the Book of ... [... more]
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Candace Salima - A Creative Force - LDS
I am excited to let you read an interview I had recently with author Candace Salima. She was very kind and generous with us in sharing her thoughts. Let's get started! C.S.: Tell us a little bit about your background growing up. Your mother, as ... [... more]
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Entertainment Choices that Jeopardize Eternity - LDS
There are probably three kinds of responses to such a quote. If someone did not care whether or not the Spirit remained with them, then this kind of a comment would not phase the individual. They simply would not care and would continue on in the ... [... more]
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Despisers of Those Who Are Good - LDS
While praying this morning, I had a daydream. In it, I was flying through a tunnel full of stars headed for heaven. Suddenly, I felt a drag or intense resistance as I moved forward. Looking below, I noticed a fast-flowing stream of ... [... more]
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Candace Salima - A New Direction - LDS
C.S.: Recently you've parted ways with your publisher, Spring Creek Books. What was that like? CANDACE: It was the not the easiest thing I've ever done. But when Spring Creek went in a different direction than what I needed I had no choice. In ... [... more]
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Bridging the Mormon / Evangelical Divide - LDS
Speak to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) and they often will tell you prejudice remains "alive and well" in the 21st century. Even after many years since the restoration of the Church, Mormonism is still [... more]
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