Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."

Do you have any clue what this verse means?

There is a story my mom used to tell about me when I was a little girl. My family was invited to share dinner with dear friends. Upon arrival, I took one look at what was being served and exclaimed, "Ooooh, squash! I hate squash!" Of course, this was a royal embarrassment to my parents, but it is a story that for many years brought about a good chuckle.

Something for you to ponder and share. Have a great weekend!

By Francesca Dino

Living in the Denver area, I am blessed with a small but close congregation at my mission. I always feel safe coming every Sunday morning to see the same friendly faces. Over the years, our small mission has been fortunate to have many visitors.

Last year, Brother Dwayne and Sister Elaine from Tse Bonito, New Mexico came and visited our group. They were a pleasure to have around, and it was even better to sit down with them and watch a slide show on Vacation Bible School from around the church.

A few weeks ago, my university hosted a Poverty Awareness Day, where we had an Awareness Fair on our student union’s lawn. At every table, there were pictures of starving children and their ailing mothers or over-worked fathers. The people I talked to told me about their dealings in some of the world’s poorest countries, and it really got me thinking.

They are those two words that make even the bravest parent want to run and hide: POTTY TRAINING! That marvelous joy has come to our house in the recent weeks as our daughter Abigail is now 2 ½ and ready to move into greater levels of independence.

Continuing our food-related Miracle Monday theme for November, we're sharing two experiences submitted by Sister Flo Perri. We can still use a few more food-related experiences to see us through the rest of the month, so please email your story to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Here's your good word for the day. Share it with someone!

A while back, we did a fun event in my branch on a Wednesday night. We put together snack packs for the homeless. These handy snacks-in-a-sack are great to keep in your car, backpack, or purse to give to those in need on the street.

Heat of the battle. This phrase has been on my mind lately. I’ve been inspired recently by various writers to this blog who encourage us to follow through on our promises to pray for one another. And it got me thinking to not only pray but to pray fervently (Colossians 4:12) and continue with those in need through the heat of the battle.

Before I begin, I want you to know this is not a political blog post. With that said, unless you have been living under a rock (see, there I go again with the clichés) for the last few years or you just decided to not turn on a TV or read any type of news article, you know that the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) was made law, and some of it started to go into effect on October 1.

This month, we're focusing on Miracle Mondays that have to do with food. Today's story is submitted by Sister KarenJo Pandone. It's actually an experience of her father's, which she took directly from his journal.

Here's something for you to share with others today.

It's Halloween, and we're re-blogging the poem that Sister Erin Light wrote last year. Enjoy and be safe tonight.

By Sister Natalie Pezzenti

I’ve always been a lover of words. Big words and small words alike, I’ll take them all. Put those words together into a meaningful statement and you can bet I’ll remember it when I need it the most. Take one of my favorite quotes, for instance:

“Linger too long in the stench of your hurt and you’ll smell like the toxins you despise.”