Love Stories

I’m a sucker for love stories. Stories where love wins, strengthens ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and is the force behind happy endings and bright, hopeful futures. Apparently, I’m not alone. The romance genre of books sells by far the most–almost twice as much as the next highest category. It’s ironic that, even with …

In Uncertain Times

As I write this, we are in the middle of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Nations and cities have shut down, missionaries are being sent home and all temples have closed. We have been practicing ‘social isolation’ for a little over 2 weeks and have at least 2 weeks to go under our ‘stay at home’ …

Encircled in Love

I attended the baptism of a dear 8 year old girl recently and was touched by the symbolism of that ordinance and the priesthood power radiating through that process. Her experience and journey is the journey for all of us who choose to live a life in Christ. She willingly and joyfully entered the water …

Burdens That Become Blessings

Burden-the very word indicates heaviness and dread. And while we may know intellectually that burdens provide the resistance that make us stronger, few of us would choose to carry them if we could avoid it. Perhaps, however, our burdens become blessings depending on how and with whom we carry them. The people of Alma, who …