You vs. You

You vs. You

“And now, entering the ring at 5 feet, 1 inch tall, all the way from New York City, she’s the famous underdog, it’s Charity Lombardo!” yells the ring announcer. I enter the ring and jump around, stretching my head from side to side. I take a few deep breaths while the...
God, What Are You Doing?

God, What Are You Doing?

If you are familiar with the Gospel Blog, then you may remember that I have the opportunity to work with kids with various disabilities, and this column is to share the lessons I have learned from those kids. I am currently working with a nonverbal 7-year-old...
A Cluttered Home

A Cluttered Home

I have watched many episodes of the TV show “Hoarders.” Have you ever seen it before? If you haven’t, it can be hard to watch at times. These people have homes full of clutter, garbage, and unimaginable amounts of both. Sometimes, the piles are so big they...
Blanket of Love

Blanket of Love

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord…” (James 5:14) There’s just something about being anointed that is very special to me. God tells us to reach out to the elders...
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...