I read a very poignant article in a magazine about love and worth. In it, the author interviewed Brother Michael Wilcox in his home and had a conversation with him about women’s worth. On his wall, she saw a scripture from the story of Jacob and Rachel which prompted the path of the discussion. He …
There is an intriguing episode in the beginning of the Doctrine and Covenants where Oliver Cowdery has arrived in Harmony to learn about Joseph Smith’s story and offers his help as scribe in translating the plates. We don’t have the full story, but from the context of the revelations, it seems that Oliver was fascinated …
Do you remember running to one of your parents as a young child when your world seemed to be falling apart? You were hurt, or afraid, or overwhelmed, or frustrated, or lost your toy, or felt slighted by a sibling or friend? Almost invariably, your mom or dad would wrap their arms around you and …
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7) The scene is filled with awe-God of worlds without number, Creator and Savior, come to earth as a helpless babe, born in a stable …
What a beautiful impression that phrase evokes! There is much in the world to weary us. Sin and failure are our daily companions. Our souls mourn at the war and contention, injustice and suffering, sorrow, confusion, deceit, and hate that seem so prevalent. And as we have experienced this year, forces beyond our control rage …
