Baby Blessings: Unique, Wondrous, and Holy 

You may not remember your own, but it can impact…

Of Chocolate, Steel, and People 

What really happens when we lose our temper?

These Kids Today!  

Have you noticed a change in today’s young people?

When Will You Next Need Service? 

You may be feeling fine, doing well, and coasting along—today.…

Is There a Reunion You’re Missing?

Few things matter as much as our relationships. Are we…

Finding My Brothers and Sisters 

When your family is small, you can look around and…

The Ultimate Solution 

It’s not enough to just have the gospel “in the…

My Two Secret Missions 

Have you ever had a secret assignment?

Oh Snap!: How to Stop Thinking Judgmental Thoughts  

Christ showed us a better way. He loved everybody, even…

Temple Wedding Coming Up?

20 gift ideas for newly sealed couples.

Do You Truly Like Yourself?

Why do we often pretend to be someone else?

How Do You Tackle the Tests of Life?

How can we best ensure success as we hit obstacles…

How High is Your Mountain?

Have you noticed a surge of brokenhearted people right now?…

12 Things You Should Know About the Church’s Addiction Recovery Program

This incredible arm of Family Services includes pornography, and can…

Is this Trait Sabotaging Your Relationships?

We all want to be liked, respected, and heard. But…

The Surprising Highlight of Our Vacation

Sometimes Heavenly Father saves the best for last.

The Parable of the Purple Pig: What Have you Stopped Noticing?

A gas station owner's decision to do something offbeat to…

Are you Mastering or Being Mastered?

Here’s how to finally get control of social media.

Where Do You Get Your Answers?

Can we increase the flow of inspiration through the Holy…

Joseph Smith: Man of Many Prophecies

This short compilation reminds us of the many messages God…

What will you be Ringing Out and Ringing in this New Year’s Eve?

Do you know the other verses of this popular hymn?

Do You Feel Anxious or Confused?

Sometimes life’s choices send us into a tailspin. Here’s how…

The Magic of the Double Gift

This Christmas, give something amazing that will last for eternity.

Want to Fix the World?

Maybe there’s one thing we can actually do.

What if You Changed Just One Tiny Thing?

Never underestimate the power of small things.

Fact-finding or fault-finding?

How do we bridge the opinion gap when we meet…

What Fills Your Life?

What are the vessels you’re filling day to day?

Are You Connected Enough to Others?

Loneliness is on the rise. Here’s what you can do…

Do You Ever Get Discouraged?

Here’s an easy way to pull yourself out of a…

Remembering Jerry Pinkney

Sometimes the passing of a complete stranger can change our…

Do Your Prayers Have Power?

Prayer is an ingenious gift from a Father who misses…

Three Motivations to Live By

Here are three new things your CTR Ring can represent.

20 Ways to Have a Party with a Purpose

We’ve been largely isolated for a while, now that we…

A Knock-out of a Conversion Story

This was a one-two punch no one saw coming.

Do We Address the Root of the Trouble Swirling About Us?

Sometimes we use the Band-Aid approach instead of treating the…

A Missionary Question, Reversed

Here’s another way to consider what Jesus Christ has done…

Lessons Learned Underwater

There are huge similarities when we dive into life.

Comeback Sauce

What pulls you heavenward?

Do You Stand Up or Sit it Out?

There’s more to this battle than avoiding evil.

How to Stop Gossiping Once and For All

Most people gossip. Here’s how to stop being like most…

Are You Curious About Hidden Truths?

Here’s how to get a glimpse of what you want…

Have You Ever Felt Far From God?

Here are ten ways to deal with a power outage…

How Do You Define Yourself?

There’s a surprising title you may have left off your…

The Secret of Symbols and Repetition

Here’s why we need both to advance spiritual understanding.

Are You Miles From Your Goals?

Sometimes we think we’ll never achieve our hearts’ desires, but…

The Four Words That Will Open Doors

There is one essential question that can open door after…

When You Can’t Seem to Make Your House a House of Order

If it’s hard for you to get organized, this article…

12 Ideas to Improve Unity in a Divisive World

How Can We Better Follow Christ’s Directive to “Be One”…

Embracing Those Who Question in Church

Too many times our members do have questions but hesitate…

Do You Have Contempt for Your Spouse?

Here’s how to address this dangerous poison.

What I Learned About Parenting from my Garden

How funny—and sad, really—that we are able to be patient…

A Family Home Evening Lesson from Space

Something is happening in the sky today and it can…

Does Your Life Truly Reflect Your Priorities?

Could a small change make all the difference?

Ever Wish You Could Have a Total Transformation?

We need to remember that before-and-after pictures are usually selling…

12 Ways to Become More Determined

Do you have what it takes to conquer your challenges?

Have You Ever Written a Psalm?

This could become your favorite way to journal and share…

Finding that You Can Forgive, But Not Forget?

Can we really forget the sins of others?

What’s the Trick to Staying Positive?

We live in strenuous times. Can we really look forward…

What Was Your Take-away from General Conference?

Sometimes a particular talk seems tailored specifically to us.

How are You Preparing for Conference?

How can we make sure we don’t take this weekend’s…

Five Words You May Be Taking for Granted in the Sacrament Prayer

Next time you listen to the Sacrament prayers, take special…

Has Anyone Ever Saved You From Disaster?

Searching and rescuing is actually our assignment.

Do You Have Real Value?

Too many doubt their worth. Here’s what to do about…

Being Right is Overrated

How do we stop wanting to win every disagreement?

The Promise of a Prophet

Little did I know I was fulfilling a prophecy when…

Have You Ever Said Something You Regret?

There’s a hidden lesson in that.

VIDEO: How to Make an Emergency Heater

People across the United States are experiencing unusual and severe…

A Valentine’s Song with a Surprising Backstory

Six years ago my husband, Bob, got prostate cancer and…

Do You Inspire Others? Do They Inspire You?

Is it really possible to feel inspiration every day?

Is the Pandemic Making Your Family Stir Crazy?

Here are 10 activities to enrich your kids and increase…

Need Some Relief Right About Now?

You’ll never guess where you can find a ton of…

Has Stress Become a Fixture in Your Life?

Here’s the fastest way to de-stress.

Can We Become as Little Children if We Don’t Know Any?

What happens when we broaden our social circle to include…

Think of the Most Difficult Person You Know. Here’s How to Love Them.

We all have adversaries, even enemies. Can we really change…

Are You All In?

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution everyone should make.

Five Ways to Actually Get Along During This Divisive Time

Families are split politically, workplace resentments grow, COVID experts can’t…

Christ’s Birth and the Forces of Evil

How Christmas shows us “God Will Prevail”

Think You Can’t Make Much of a Difference? Think Again

What’s the one area where you can really know you’ve…

“Let Me Know If There’s Anything I Can Do”

We’ve all heard this useless phrase, right? Or is it…

Is Seeing Really Believing?

What if your eyes have deceived you all these years?

Are There Still Miracles?

Everyday miracles abound; we simply need eyes to see.

Has Isolation Created a Loneliness Epidemic?

Are you lonely? Do you know someone who’s lonely? This…

Will We Have Our Pets in Heaven?

How do we treat the other creatures God created?

Do You Ever Complain?

What’s the harm in complaining? This may be the most…

How’s Your Tolerance for Repetition?

Why is there so much repetition in the restored gospel…

Let’s Hear it For Our Musicians

Do you really concentrate on the musical portion of our…

How Can We Survive This Disaster?

Often life does not follow your blueprint. Adversity strikes. If…

Are You Excited to Repent?

When was the last time you felt thrilled about repenting?

When Everyone Lets You Down

We’ve all been there. People disappoint us. Sometimes it seems…

Ever Wish You Could Know the Future?

The world seems filled with crazy chaos right now. Is…

How’s Your Testimony During this Pandemic?

Are you taking this one vital step to keep it…

Parenting during the Pandemic

Social media is filled with jokes about going nuts from…

Are Your Kids Going Back to School?

Don’t forget the most important step you can take as…

How Are You Coping with Your Trials?

Does it seem as if you’ve been given a few…

What’s the Hardest Part of Your Calling?

We’ve all struggled to measure up and serve well. Here…

Are We Living in Plato’s Cave?

Hundreds of years before the birth of Christ, a philosopher…

Do You Struggle with any of the Seven Deadly Sins?

Here’s how to flip them inside out.

How Does God’s Clock Work?

We struggle to comprehend Heavenly time. Here’s some help.

Have You Dedicated Your Home?

We need this now, more than ever.

A Fourth of July Miracle

The word “impossible” is spoken often by humans, less so…

What Could Make You a Better Missionary?

Courage isn’t really what we’re lacking.

Instead of “How are You?”

Here’s how to ask meaningful questions that build real connections.

Are You Thankful in All Things?

Is it honestly possible to be grateful, immersed in today’s…

Is it Enough Just to Belong to Christ’s Restored Church?

The way we view our membership can make all the…

Do We Fall Into Categories We May Not Realize?

Have you ever identified with some of the “-ites” in…

Have You Heard Mistakes Made in the Sacrament Prayers?

Here’s why I think those mishaps can be a glorious…

Are You in Charge, or Imprisoned?

What do three monkeys have to do with living the…

A Lesson from the Garden

Why does God sometimes answer “No” to our prayers?

How Do We Know When We’re Finished?

Here’s how to answer to God with confidence.

Knowing Christ Better

Is there another way to know our Savior?

12 Tips for Coping Financially from a Latter-day Saint Analyst

When it comes to our health, we want to hear…

How is this Crisis Changing You?

Has the COVID-19 Virus eclipsed your other concerns?

The Secret Power We All Could Access, Yet We Don’t

During these times of quarantine there’s an activity we all…

12 Ways to Stay Hopeful During this Pandemic

We, and our children, can still follow Christ’s admonition to…

Do You Feel Pulled Towards Heaven?

Many animals have a homing instinct. But what about humans?

The Parable of the Shined Shoes

Maybe we really should sweat the small things.

Two Words That Can Help You Move Forward

We’ve all procrastinated, felt gripped by fear, and doubted our…

Going Beyond Mindfulness to Heartfulness

Just studying, just knowing what we know is not enough.…

The Teddy Bear Principle

We need look no further than to see a child…

How to Love Your Missionaries Even More

It’s not about feeding them, or greeting them warmly in…

How to Access the Power of Pondering

Do you ponder as much as you should? Most of…

Are You Hoarding Hurt?

Some of us keep a little (or large) box of…

How Can God Let Such Awful Things Happen?

How can a loving God just stand by when disaster…

Who We Should Really Look Up to in the Story of Cinderella

There’s a secret hidden in many of our favorite tales.

What’s the Trick to Achieving Our New Years’ Resolutions?

Here’s how to make this year different from last year.

My Hospital Miracle

What can actually happen when we invite God to help…

How’s This for a New Years’ Resolution?

Is there really a way you can keep from being…

One American Sign Language Word We All Should Know

Hearing or not, we all need to learn this key…

The Hymn You Didn’t Know was a Christmas Song

You may never hear this song the same way again.

#LightTheWorld: A Handmade Christmas

For generations, people around the world have crafted amazing and…

How Can We Attain the Virtues we Lack?

We all want to improve, to gain traits we need.…

White Friday: A New Thanksgiving Tradition

Here’s a wonderful way to unify your family and instill…

Do You Think You Live in a Safe Area? Think Again

How are we doing, when it comes to watching out…

Are We Caught in a Whirlwind or a World Wind?

Are we prepared for this storm?

But I Don’t Want to be Pushy

If we never speak the truth we know, how can…

Is it Really Enough Just to Try?

When success seems unreachable, is it worthwhile to keep trying?

Are You Being Tracked?

Your online searches tell advertisers a great deal. But they…

One Trick to Help Minimize Contention

Try this easy idea the next time you sense a…

How’s Your Memory?

Memories are slippery. But there’s one piece of recall that…

Do You Compare Yourself to Others?

Welcome to Displeasure Island. But it’s worse than you think.

7 Ways to Raise Responsible Kids

We all want responsible kids. So what’s the best way…

What Actually Eases Grief?

Whether you’re suffering from the crushing grief that seems to…

Why We Should Each Strive to Be “That Guy”

Whether you’re a man or a woman, let’s all resolve…

How Important is Our Individuality Eternally?

Should we be looking out for number one?

Can We Retrain Our Eyes?

Is it possible to change our focus and the very…

We Have the Truth, We Know it, and We’re Good. Right?

Here’s what’s wrong with that line of thinking.

How Do You Feel About Money?

President Harold B. Lee once said, “Today we are being…

Five Things to Do When People Disappoint You

Ever notice how many people seem to fall short of…

5 Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills

Do you ask more questions or make more statements?

Laundry Lessons

Just because something is repetitive doesn’t mean it has to…

What One Thing Do You Most Desire?

There are many righteous wishes. There are many beautiful blessings.…

Even Atheists Speak of God

Our language is permeated by references to God, even if…

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: We can spell it, but are we teaching it and giving it?

Why does society seem so lacking in respect today? And…

The Mark of a Good Caregiver

What will you do if your spouse becomes incapacitated?

The Prodigal Dad

When a father repents, how swiftly do we run to…

What About Haters and Meanies?

How can we love malicious people?

What’s Your Superpower?

Did you know your talents are fluid, and you may…

What’s the Most Exciting Mission Location?

Have you ever been disappointed by the announcement of a…

Do You Need a Dot-com Diet?

Is it possible to undo this Era of Disconnectedness?

Is it Mother’s Day, Again?

For those who dread this annual day, here are five…

Have You Grown Comfortable with Unhappiness?

Too many people have stopped believing they can truly be…

How are You Weird?

When we insist upon mirror-image appearances, we reveal our insecurities.…

Sharpening That Pencil for Life’s Next Test

Everybody faces adversities in life. That’s plural for a reason.…

Sharpening That Pencil for Life’s Next Test-duplicate-1

Part of the plan is to accept the plan.

Does That Face Look Familiar?

Have you ever visited ancestral lands looking for distant relatives?

We Need Charity, but We Also Need Clarity

Without charity we are nothing—but if you read that wrong,…

Instead of Church

Are there times you feel you’d gain more just getting…

When We Feel Forgotten By the Lord

Each of us will endure grief, disappointment, and great losses…

Can We Really Hope for Peace?

Does one day go by that isn’t punctuated by some…

Interfaith Project Doubles Expectations: 2,000 Kits Donated to ‘Days for Girls’

A Northern California Stake Center recently filled with 1,000 women…

What’s Your Story?

If your life were a book of scripture, what lesson…

A Heavenly Message from an Earthly Number

Do you ever wish God could just call you on…

One of the Most Common Mistakes We Make in Missionary Work

I am an expert at missionary methods that don’t work.…

When Life’s Adversities Mount

Are your trials breaking you down or raising you up?

Two Words That Can Help You in Making Difficult Decisions

We all find ourselves at a crossroads from time to…

A Lesson from Sariah

Do you murmur, then rejoice?

How the Adversary Tries to Stop Us From Heeding the Prophet’s Counsel

What really keeps us from reading the Sunday School lesson?

One Tip That Can Improve Your Gospel Teaching at Home and at Church

We’re all given callings to teach from time to time,…

How About A Timely Resolution?

How about an end to “Mormon Standard Time”? Here are…

How Can We Really Keep the Christmas Spirit All Year?

This experience in the aftermath of the California wildfires tells…

This Christmas, Remember Your ‘Heavenly’ Father

One adjective, two glorious meanings.

Becoming More Deliberate and Meaningful in our Christmas Gift Giving

The biggest problem with Christmas shopping isn’t the prices, the…

Are These the Worst of Times? Yep. But Not in the Way You Think

But it’s Christmas! How can these be the worst of…

What Prophets Have Promised When You Read the Book of Mormon

In our last General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson challenged…

How’s Your Gratitude Meter?

Can you really be thankful for hardships?

We Have to Breathe in AND Out

There’s a simple lesson for all of us, every time…

Lessons from a Hospital Waiting Room

Who knew an MRI would reveal much more than medical…

The Buoyancy of the Atonement

Is there a scientific law central to the atonement of…

Five Ways to Become More Childlike

The Savior told us to become as a little child.…

Do You Really Minister Like a Shepherd?

There’s another way to shepherd—I learned it on the sheer…

We All Cry in the Same Language

Grief and suffering bring us pain. But they also bring…

The Untapped Power in the Verses We Don’t Sing

How many of our hymns’ messages are missed because we…

Is Negativity the New Addiction?

How can we get control of ourselves and break the…

When Parenting Loses its Luster

Is it sometimes difficult to get excited about raising kids?…

How Specific Are Your Prayers?

Do you only ask for big things, or do you…

Ten Ways to Help Your Student Boost Their Grades This Year

We know education is important. Here are 10 ways to…

How to Make Next Year a Drama-free Girl’s Camp

Is such a thing possible?

When Spouses Fail to Understand Each Other

Why do so many young marrieds struggle to feel truly…

The Beautiful Gospel Lesson Hiding on Your Key Ring

Is your key ring also an object lesson?

God Made You Different on Purpose

Have you ever been afraid to be different? Have you…

The Busy Christian: Is the Label an Oxymoron?

Think about Jesus for a moment. You could have an…

A Helpful Formula for Keeping Your Priorities Straight

Here’s an easy way to help you make daily life…

Do You Honestly Love Yourself?

Many of us work hard to learn to love others.…

A Lesson From the Moon

Two words that can bring you closer to God.

Do Your Imperfections Loom Large?

We all have flaws, but can we actually make some…

Ministering Outside the Box

How one bishop discovered the perfect solution for a suffering…

The Spiritual Message That Pulled Me From Despair to Delight

Sometimes our darkest moments lead to brilliant light and understanding.

I Need Patience Now!

Does this trait seem forever beyond your grasp? Here’s how…

How Can We Be Better Disciples?

Maybe we can start with this one fundamental step.

Are Differences Ruining Your Marriage?

No two people are identical. But what happens when the…

Who’s Really Going to Hasten the Work?

Are Latter-day Saints going to shoulder this alone?

The Subtle Message in this Month’s Ensign You May Not Have Noticed

It’s not about reading between the lines, but beside them.

How a Cancer Diagnosis Shifted my Paradigms about Mortality

How a breast cancer diagnosis made me face mortality, but…

A Surprising Way to Feel Energized All the Time

When you first read “how to feel energized all the…

Can LDS Women Really “Have it All”?

The world offers more opportunities than ever. But what’s the…

How do you Grow an Elephant?: An Insight into Better Parenting

One of the best lessons we can teach our kids…

Embracing Faith When You’re Filled with Fear

President Gordon B. Hinckley said that faith is the antithesis…

The Exciting Part of Conference No One is Talking About

It’s certainly an exciting time for the LDS Church. Those…

What Would You Do With Only Days Left to Live?

Perhaps you’ve even wondered how you would live if you…

The Best Sacrament Talk I Never Heard

Sometimes there’s another message beyond the one coming through the…

Turning Your ‘Curse’ into a Calling

What do you do when it feels like you’ve had…

The Mormons are Coming!

Imagine you’re the minister of another church, and you get…

How to Get Out of a Rut on Your Goals

Sometimes wards labor for years to reach a goal—more baptisms,…

God Bless the Show-er Uppers

When you sustain someone, do you really sustain them?

The Unlikely Missionary Moment

When we pray to cross paths with those searching, we…

Mountaintop Thinking

Why did prophets seek mountaintops, and how can we elevate…

Has Someone Ever Saved You From Disaster?

That life-changing moment when someone’s small decision to act made…

The Two Hardest Things You’ll Ever Do

The first requires humility, the second faith.

Accessing the Gift of the Holy Ghost

We call him The Comforter. And in pondering this wonderful…

10 Common Games That Teach Surprising Gospel Principles

Eric Schwitzgebel, author of Perplexities of Consciousness, said of the…

Turning Our Thoughts to Mother Eve

As we begin this year of Old Testament study, let’s…

How About a Simpler New Year’s Resolution?

Here’s a one-size-fits-all resolution that can direct and inspire you…

Seeing “The Least of These” a Whole New Way

Sometimes there’s more to a scripture than we realize.

Tis the Season for…Messiness?

For all its joy and wonder, Christmas can also bring…

What Constitutes Wayward?

Is this label really what you think it is?

Can You Honestly Say You Love Reading the Scriptures?

Here are 12 ways to get over the hump and…

Have you Ever Flipped Gratitude Inside Out?

Here’s a way to make Thanksgiving even more meaningful.

A Major Mistake LDS Singles Make in their Search for the Perfect Spouse

It seems more and more young people today are postponing…

What it Feels Like to Forgive

Have you ever been rescued from a trap of your…

The Aspect of Missionary Work That We Emphasize Too Much

The least important part of missionary work is the one…

Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes, Fires, Terrorism—What Can We Do?

Here’s how to meet these disasters head on.

Does Your Success in Life Depend on This One Trait?

What single attribute can help you in every single endeavor?

One Way to Stop Judging

Do you ever catch yourself judging others? Most of us…

Pushing Past a Prophet

How one woman learned about temples and prophets in a…

How Much Time Should Your Calling Take?

Have you ever put a pencil to it, and figured…

The Life-Changing Typo

One small change in one small word can make all…

Pressing the Pause Button to Serve a Mission

What actually happens when missionaries set aside their current activities.

Are You Getting In Your Own Way?

Feeling held back? These may be the 10 best ways…

Do You Feel Under Attack?

What’s your first impulse when enemies disparage you or your…

The Reluctant Release

Sometimes we look forward to the end of a calling.…

Are Mormons Leading the Way Again?

As society and families break apart, one author recommends following…

This Forbidden Phrase Can Actually Help You

How this family taboo can truly save the day.

Who Needs More Blessings – Men or Women?

Priesthood blessings are available to all, including nonmembers, but who…

A Beautiful Thing You Probably Didn’t Know About the Pioneers

The little-known, amazing part of the Mormon Trail.

How to Find Stability in this Unstable World

As the world grows more uncertain, here are two ways…

The Often-overlooked Part of Your Testimony

Think you’ve checked all the boxes? Think again.

When You’re Happy to Give, But Unwilling to Receive

Are you one of those folks who’s happy to give,…

Know Anyone Who’s Stubborn?

Surely that’s just an optional personality trait, right?

Do You Live in a Land of Milk and Honey?

Why was Israel called the Land of Milk and Honey?…

What One Skill Will Most Ensure Your Children’s Marriage Success?

Here’s how to train your kids to make great spouses.

Fire-proof: Five Ways to Keep From Losing Your Job

Whether you’re a teenager with a summer job or an…

How Do You Really Feel About Yourself?

Have you joined the Self-Acceptance movement? Here’s why I don’t…

Where Do You Feel the Spirit?

On my recent trip to Versailles, France, I saw a…

Is it Hard to be Mormon?

How many people stop their search because being a Latter-day…

5 Things That Keep Us From Being Good Listeners

You might not be as good a listener as you…

Things That Don’t Matter—and Things That Do

Is somebody trying to distract you?

Forgive or Get Even?

Why seeking revenge doesn’t work.

Get Out From Under the Table

Sometimes life’s best lessons are learned in the nursery.

Forgiveness in the Next Life

What if you run into people you haven’t forgiven, but…

But I’m Already Converted

How Satan lulls us into thinking we’ve checked off that…

How Much Evidence is There of God?

Have you found His signature everywhere that it exists?

Do We Bully Ourselves?

We can’t criticize others, but we can criticize ourselves. Why…

Are You a Giver or a Receiver?

Think about all the service your render in this church.…

Does Anyone Here Hold the Priesthood?

A crisis at the airport leads everyone to self-reflection.

Ten Ways You Can Hold Tighter to the Rod

Are each of your fingers holding tightly?

The Greatest Love Story in all of Scripture

In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s take a look at…

Do Coincidences Really Exist?

How often do we discount everyday miracles as happenstance?

Do People Ever Ignore Your Advice?

Have you ever given advice to someone, only to learn…

Can We Please Stop Fighting?

Have you ever seen so much contention in your life?…

Keeping New Members

If you were brand new in the church, what would…

What Opportunities are Linked to Your Struggle?

How studying genetics helped me face adversity.

Will Your Kids Be Compassionate Adults?

I’m so glad I ignored the advice I kept hearing…

A Formula for an Instant Answer to Prayer

I don’t know anyone whose every prayer is answered immediately.…

The Edited Manger Scene

What happens when you allow children to design your nativity…

A New Way to See Your Christmas Tree

The most important part of the Christmas tree is the…

A Missionary Moment for Christmas

You may have read this article a year ago. But…

10 Tips for Celebrating Christmas, Even if You’re Alone

Christmastime can be stressful whether you’re busy or lonely. Here’s…

You Belong to THAT Church?

Criticism and persecution will always find the church. How do…

The Marriage Miracle Few Will Try

This may be the fastest way to strengthen a marriage—…

10 Ways to Adjust to Being Released from a Calling You Loved

We hear much about how to adjust to a scary,…

Remembering Where the Keys Are

Are You Wishing to see the Signs and Power of God?

We may not seek signs and wonders, but we have…

The Best Thing You Can Do for the Teens in Your Ward

What one, simple thing can have the most impact on…

Lessons Kneeling in the Dirt

Every time my spade breaks the surface of the soil,…

The Lesson of the Tree Rings

Do we form rings that indicate our growth? And why…

When You Feel Your Cup is Empty

Much of the Christian world, including many Latter-day Saints, think…

Finders Keepers

After we find our faith, how do we hold onto…

Are Your Talents Tripping You Up?

Can you have a little too much of a good…

What Labels Do You Wear?

How do you self-identify-- Is it accurate? Are you unfairly…

A Triple Whammy About the Creation

I just learned how to multiply my appreciation for God’s…

Is Your Blessing a Test?

Are you praying for something that could be attached to…

How to Get Out of Your Prayer Rut

What if we applied the “Good-Better-Best” formula to our prayers?

My Dream Mission Call

If you could pick any mission in the world, where…

Taking the Pressure Out of Missionary Work

How can we be more like Ammon, without having to…

A Fast Sunday Freudian Slip

Sometimes we accidentally say what we really mean. And that…

3 Things That Will Surprise You at the MTC

Think you know what it’s going to be like? Here…

Letting God Fill in the Blanks

Most of us arrive at adulthood with some hard knocks,…

Has Your Life Been Touched by the Fires of Adversity?

Did you know hardships actually present a choice?

Have You Ever Felt You Were Sinking, Spiritually?

We all struggle spiritually from time to time. But what’s…

A Tender Mercy and a Miracle

There's no way someone who's scared of computers can do…

Five Perfect Disguises in the LDS Church

Sometimes things look one way, but are exactly the opposite.

Easy Summer Treats to Beat the Summer Heat

Your YouTube Mom is back with some great summer tips…

The Gift I’ll Never Forget

Nonmembers are often stunned when they learn about Fast Offerings,…

Doing Something You’re Not Assigned to Do

What if you didn’t wait for instructions? What if you…

What Would You Do if You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

Did you know there’s actually a guarantee for success?

Murphy’s Law for Mormons

Yep, sometimes it seems that if anything can go wrong,…

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Sure Footing in Unsteady Times

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The Prompting I’ll Never Forget

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When You’re Called to Follow the “Tough Act to Follow”

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Are You Immune to Flattery?

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Pain in Every Pew

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Does Your Vote Really Matter?

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Fragile—Handle with Care

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Are You Weary in Well Doing?

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Have You Ever Ignored a Prompting?

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Do You Pray for Missionary Miracles?

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Do you use ALL of the Armor of God?

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Is the Holy Ghost Always with You?

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Two of the Most Powerful Words You’ll Ever Use

What two words have the power to free, heal, and…

What Sacrifice Do You Place on the Altar?

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Do You Write Anything Down Anymore?

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Do You Have a Back-to-School Checklist?

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Tap Into Your Inner Global Positioning System

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Clean Your Paintings and Walls with Bread

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How to Make Strawberry Roses

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25 Words You Could Be Mispronouncing

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15 Camping Hacks

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The Prayer That Will Always Be Answered

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Easy Way to Clean Tennis Shoes

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What’s Your Centerpiece?

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First Do No Harm

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The Two-word Test That Will Change Your Day

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Hold the Phone, We’re Doing What?

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What’s Wrong with This Picture?

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Video: Your YouTube Mom: DIY Measuring Hacks

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What ‘Sighs’ Are You?

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Take a Break From Scripture Reading

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Video: Your YouTube Mom How to Make Strawberry Roses

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The Test Disguised as a Blessing

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Your Four Birthdays

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The Biggest Wait of All

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The Real Gossip Cure

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Two Sure Ways to Teach Values

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The Secret to Delicious Gravy

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Pie Pops for Pi Day

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Grabbing the Brass Ring

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The Greatest Thing a Leader Does

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The Filled Pitcher

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The Power of “Hi”

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The Greatest Irony of Christmas

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Is There a Dependability Gene?

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What Does Jesus Want for Christmas?

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I Can’t Do That Calling!

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Crowd Pleasers

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Give Yourself a Pretend Calling

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The Bottom Line: Is Religion Dispensable?

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The Glory of Silence

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Stop Thinking and Listen

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It’s Not the Mud that Gets Glovey

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LDS Nursery Rhymes to Make You Smile

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Groundbreaking, Indeed

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VIDEO: What Not to Put Down the Disposal

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Is There Actual Power in the Book of Mormon?

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Ten Tips for Parents of New RMs

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Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

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If You Died Tonight, Would You Be Happy with How You Spent Your Day?

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Rebel With a Cause

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Teetering Between Virtue and Vice

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What is Your Work and Your Glory?

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Are Your Friends Really Your Friends?

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Could this be the greatest missionary question ever?

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Are You Spiritually Gifted?

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Facebook and the Faithful – a Marriage Made in Heaven?

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Unlocking the Power of the Sacrament

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The Compatibility Myth

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The Geography Debate

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The Perils of LDS Event Planning

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Ever Dreaded a Birthday?

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Have You Ever Memorized a Scripture?

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Are LDS Men Superheroes?

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Let’s Hear it for the Party Poopers

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Are You Ready for That Calling?

Are there some callings that are simply too hard?

Why are They Gone?

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The Perfect LDS Valentine

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A New Look at Crying Babies

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How Do You Feel about How You Look?

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What are Your Titles?

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The Other Part of the First Vision

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Scripture Study: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

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Can You Really Reduce Stress?

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In-laws Coming for the Holidays?

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The Six Levels of Testimony: Where are You on the Ladder?

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Are You a Text Parent?

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A Time of Tender Men

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The Problem with Pondering

Many of us have crammed our lives so full of…

The Stubborn Exit

Why do some rebellious souls refuse the light, even when…

If You Have to Ask…

Do you ever ask God for answers you already have?

But I Don’t Want to Go There!

We have become entertainment junkies. We have bought into the…

Defining Moments

As you look back at your life, can you zero…

The Accidental Missionary

Some people think that missionary work is only for the…

How’s Your Ward Council Going?

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He Who Dies With the Most Toys…

The Lord is not going to ask you, someday, to…

Why Are We Compelled to Pair Up?

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Widows, Widowers, and Empty Nesters: Finding a Fit

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Where Do You Draw the Line?

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A Tale of Three Brothers

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Origami and the Butterfly

With some things you can follow specific instructions and receive…

A Family Law of Physics

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Now You See It

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While we cheerfully acknowledge our cultural quirks, we never actually…

Mother Art

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Sister Missionaries: Another LDS Etiquette Matter?

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What Do They Do in Heaven?

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What Gift Can I Take?

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Man is God’s Crowning Achievement

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Think You Have No Talents? How About Trials?

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What’s Your Price?

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Please Let Our Paths Cross

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What’s Your Real Religion?

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How’s Your Handshake?

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Are You More Judgmental Than You Think?

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Want to Start a Book Club?

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Free- Take One!

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Does God Watch the Super Bowl?

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When Satan Goes Fishing

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The Power in Blessing a Baby

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Do You Have Good Luck or Bad Luck?

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Are Mormon Women Natural Matchmakers?

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Which Kind of Conductor Are You?

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Take Another Look at Your Gift List

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Why Are You Doing it the Hard Way?

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Bring on the Sister Missionaries!

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What Would Satan Do?

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I Want My Funeral Now

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You Have a Prophet? What Does He Say?

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Do You Always Have to Be Right?

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The Myth of Man’s Search for Happiness

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Relentless: It’s How We Roll

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Good Home Teacher/Bad Home Teacher

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Are You One of the STPs?

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Is There a Lesson For Us From Penn State?

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What Mutual is Not

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Naming an LDS Baby

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What’s on Your Fridge?

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When Life Isn’t Fair

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Who’s Your Heart Throb?

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The Pride We Rarely Address

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Mormonism and The Melting Pot

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The Parable of the Stranded Motorist

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Who Needs My Bread?

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Have You Slipped Beneath God’s Radar?

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Three Words That Make a Marriage-or An Entire Culture-Succeed

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I’ve Been Shot!

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Temple Lessons from My Father

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The Overlooked LDS Holiday: Commemorating the Restoration of the Priesthood?

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12 Days of Christmas Relief Society Parody

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Elbow Grease: Essential for Happiness

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Teaching: No Scarier Call

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If More Celebrities Joined the Church

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Are We Having Fun Yet?

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When Parents Aren’t “Goodly.”

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