I have observed two things we think invites the spirit, but aren’t always effective and I have also observed two things we can do to invite the spirit, that are more effective than we imagine.
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VIDEO: Overcoming Life’s Storms with Faith in Christ
As beloved children of God, He calls to us when the storms of life approach, saying, “Come unto me.” As we follow Him, we are promised peace in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
If Latter-day Saints Love the Family Proclamation, Why Are We Afraid to Share it?
Since the beginning of the restoration, leaders of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints have emphasized the importance of marriage, children, and family. But a potent reemphasis came on Sept. 23, 1995, when President Gordon B. Hinckley stood before the general Relief Society meeting and stated that in a world of so much sophistry, deception and allurement, “we have felt to warn and forewarn.”
Mental Health Minute: Who? Me?
One important observation at the end of a therapy session is ‘insight.” How well or how much is the client able to see an issue from a different perspective? How well are they able to apply that insight to manage the emotional impact of whatever is going on? How does that impact their lives?
How to Prepare for General Conference Coming Next Weekend
Every April and October, we have the privilege of hearing messages of inspiration and guidance at general conference. It is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. If you prepare, you will get more out of your conference experience. Here are four ideas.
Immersion Matters– Are We Still Immersed?
How would you measure your commitment to the Lord?
Mental Health Minute: Suicide Prevention
When we were serving a mission at BYU-Hawaii and while serving as the Area Mental Health Advisor in the Africa West Area, I talked to many students and missionaries who had thoughts of suicide. Most of them did not have any intent to harm themselves, but they wondered what it would be like if their life “accidentally” ended now. Would they be free of pain, distress, sorrow, grief, and regret? At that moment, they felt very alone, helpless and hopeless.
