by Ray DeGraw | Jul 31, 2008 | for Love, for Spirit
I spoke in one of our wards in February, and stayed for the entire block of meetings in order to fulfill a particular assignment. As I was standing in the hallway prior to Priesthood meeting, I noticed one of the sisters in the ward crying almost hysterically and...
by Michelle DeGraw | Jul 27, 2008 | for Spirit
As a caregiver, I have spent the past 11 months caring for those who need some extra assistance in order to remain at home for as long and as independently as possible. However, they often need help to perform even the most basic tasks. As I have worked and served in...
by Tracy Keeney | Jul 14, 2008 | for Love, for Spirit
In the past 18 years since I've been married, my callings have most often had me serving and teaching the youth. Primary Chorister, Primary President, Young Women advisor, a member of the ward Young Women presidency, etc. Currently, I teach a 12-18yrs. combined Sunday...
by Ray DeGraw | Jul 13, 2008 | for Spirit
While pondering the concept of spiritual poverty earlier this year, something struck me that I hadn't considered previously quite in that way. I have believed the central principle for some time, but considering how salvation (being saved from something) applies to...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 30, 2008 | for Love, for Spirit
Long before I had any boys, I was determined to bring about the demise of the long-standing affiliation between the church and the Boy Scouts of America. It's not that I hate the scouting program or what it stands for. I've just always been bothered by the disparity...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 29, 2008 | for Spirit
Church is a perfect time to contemplate the universe. Or map out next week's grocery list. Depending upon what kind of week you're having. Today at church I planned out the menu for Samson's after-baptism fiesta. It was that kind of week. Yes, it was that boring. It...
