by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 6, 2014 | for Spirit, Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
We love General Conference so much around here. I wish we had in quarterly or more. I've had personal witness about how acting on prophetic and authoritative counsel can change our lives. But in spite of the fact that we look forward to it with great anticipation and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 3, 2014 | for Spirit, Videos of Jesus Christ
Sitting on the far end of the row of chairs in Sunday School—trying to avoid Bob at all costs—our teacher told the parable of the good Samaritan. “When can you be a good Samaritan?” he asked. “When can you be kind to someone who is despised?” I...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 31, 2014 | Amazing Life Hacks, Lifestyle Design
In one day it will be April and I'm sure your New Year's resolutions are at least one fourth completed! You're on your way to the best year ever! Woo hoo! Wait. What? You what? You started strong and dropped out on January 6? You intended to start, but never got out...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 30, 2014 | for Spirit, Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
Jeffrey R. Holland said: There are times when the only way to get from A to C is by way of B. And B can sometimes give you a good kick in the teeth. There have been times in my life—very important, consequential, serious times—when prayerful, thoughtful decisions by...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 27, 2014 | for Spirit, Videos of Jesus Christ
If you were sitting in a small group, talking to Christ (can you even imagine?) what would you ask? I'd probably ask something like: Is it worth the trouble? Do I even have a shot at this exaltation thing? What are the most important things for me to fix? (Listed by...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 23, 2014 | Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
Fasting is not my children's favorite word. To be honest, it isn't mine either. But about 15 years ago—when our kids were really struggling with trying to fast—we had this family home evening lesson. Remembering all the benefits of fasting (particularly when our...
