I barely made it to the store in time. It was my usual late-night Saturday (read: pre-Sunday) run. (Where I live, lots of us Mormons do that so as to avoid shopping on Sunday. Why we wait until Saturday night (why not Friday? or...
Read More~by Michelle It took a few minutes for my subconscious, sleep-seeking self to realize that my body was saying it was time to look at my clock. Time to see what God was going to do today with my Sabbath schedule. God and I have...
Read More~by Michelle I have been pondering how holy places can come in the most unexpected ways and spaces. Last night, for example, I was panicking about the leak that was dripping, again (the leak I thought was dried up and so had...
Read MoreEditor’s note: Yesterday, in Relief Society class (Relief Society is the women’s organization in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), the presidency of the local congregation’s (ward) Relief...
Read MoreLast week, as we were preparing for the Brigham City temple dedication (the first time all of our children would be able to attend), we talked about the word “Hosanna” and its significance in the process of a temple...
Read MoreEditor’s note: You may want to grab a tissue for the powerful story that Sue shares to illustrate how God’s tender mercies and timing can work. ~by Sue The older I get, the more I realize that God not only has plans...
Read More~by Michelle On this Easter Sunday, I’m reminded of an Easter experience a couple of years ago. I came to our church meetings feeling weary and worn from the struggles of chronic illness. In addition, our congregation...
Read MoreNot long ago I emailed my father with a question having to do with a project I was attempting at my house. The next morning he was at my door to help get it fixed in spite of the two hour drive to and from. It was a strong...
Read More(Laura on the left with good friend, Jaymie) I am the fabulous Laura Stewart. I’m the youngest of 6 kids, and definitely unlike any of the ones before. I was raised in the same house, my parents never moved –...
Read More~by Michelle I had a really hard day Sunday. Actually, it’s been a hard month. (We all have them, right?) I went to church feeling rather numb and weary. I felt like I needed some strength and help with things pressing on...
Read More~by Christie I am a deep sleeper. I know as a mother, that is usually an oxymoron. Mothers are typically not the deep sleepers. Mothers will wake at the sound of a slight cough, while fathers will sleep through the earthquakes...
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