by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 24, 2011 | for Spirit
In his transformational book Believing Christ, Stephen Robinson uses the “Parable of the Bicycle” to represent how the atonement works in our lives. The parable is a touching story about Robinson's young daughter trying, unsuccessful, to save enough money...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 8, 2011 | for Mind, for Spirit
Alana, our third daughter, began her freshman year at Brigham Young University last week. This year, we have four kids in college—all at our alma mater. In addition to our newbie, Jessica just started graduate school, Belinda is a junior, and our new and wonderful...
by Angie Gardner | Aug 23, 2011 | for Spirit
A few months ago, I was traveling to a ward conference with a couple of other ladies who serve in stake callings. I was listening with interest from the back seat as the conversation went something like this in the front: “This is the busiest calling I have ever...
by Darcee Yates | Aug 7, 2011 | for Spirit
A recent discussion in Sunday School has turned my thoughts lately to puzzling about cultural differences and how those differences relate to (how each of us perceives) the gospel plan. Every day we become more and more a worldwide church. I don't have all the...
by Tracy Keeney | Jul 5, 2011 | for Spirit
I've been a member of the church nearly all my life and am baffled at how often incorrect doctrine and concepts are taught, certainly not intentionally, but occurring nonetheless. And it happens almost every time I attend a baptism. So, can we please get one thing...
by Tracy Keeney | Jun 20, 2011 | for Spirit, Uncategorized
Long story, short. I was trying out for a job at a school and it went great…right up until I pulled out of my parking spot and “rubbed bumpers” with a parked car. And not just any car. The principal's car. Calgon, take me away. Thankfully, there wasn't any...
