Nursing Mothers and Fathers

Nursing Mothers and Fathers

There is a scripture that many of us have heard dozens of times, and many can probably recite word for word. It’s mentioned in both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Originally written by Isaiah (49:22-23) and repeated by both Nephi and his brother Jacob (1 Nephi...
Converting Tares into Wheat

Converting Tares into Wheat

In the parable of the sower, Jesus taught that His true followers are the ones bringing forth much fruit for the kingdom. His next parable also has an agricultural theme. In this parable, a man wants to grow wheat in his field. So, he plants good seeds in his field...
Unity in Righteousness

Unity in Righteousness

Let’s begin with a few familiar verses of scripture: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.The effectual fervent...
Family Reunions

Family Reunions

I married into a big Italian family. To be honest, it was a bit of a culture shock for me. The food part was easy to embrace. A big fan of Italian cuisine, I claimed Tiramisu as my favorite dessert and, as a young person, spent time with a beautiful older sister in...
It’s What We Do

It’s What We Do

I wrote most of this article while my husband, Brother Greg, and I were in the car driving to a court hearing with a native friend in hopes that God will work a miracle and set him free. It’s just what we do for our “Ponca family.”  Last year, we moved to...