Healing from a traumatic event

Healing from a traumatic event

My dear brothers and sisters, I wish we could live in a world where nothing bad ever happened to the people of God. But, bad things—horrible things—happen to good people every day. This is one of the hardest concepts that we, as followers of Christ, grapple with. Why...
When God Says No

When God Says No

When God says “No,” He’s actually saying “Yes!” What a backwards thought! Have you ever petitioned the Lord for something that was pressing on your heart, and the answer wasn’t what you expected? Perhaps it was “Not yet” or “Not at all.”  I know, in my...
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...
I Can Do All Things

I Can Do All Things

Philippians 4:13 says that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And I have to say, I believe it, but do I truly use the fullness of the meaning in my life? I work at an assisted living center where all the residents have memory impairments. They are...