Spiritual Promptings Reflection I was faced with the decision of whom to marry. I sought the advice of my Bishop, Stake President, my family, friends and most importantly, the Lord. In my heart, I always felt a sense of longing for the young woman I was deciding to marry, and in my mind, we were Read more about Spiritual Promptings[…]
The Law of Chastity: A positive view All to often as a youth I viewed the Law of Chastity as something restricting, hard to obey, and very uncomfortable to talk about. I would sometimes wonder “Why is it so strict? I mean, I understand why I shouldn’t be promiscuous, but what are the blessings? What Read more about The Law of Chastity: A positive view[…]
The Convincing and Converting powers of the Book of Mormon “Have I felt the Convincing and Converting PowerS of the Book of Mormon in my life? And do I feel them today?” Is the Convincing power enough? In the Introduction, we read a Promise that “A man would get nearer to God by abiding by Read more about Convincing and Converting powers of the Book of Mormon[…]
Family Home Evening: A simple solution to the world “Well, first of all I’d like to welcome every fight to family fight tonight” my Dad would say as he sat down after corralling us into the living room on a Monday evening, “I’d like to welcome the fight between Caleb and Jacob, Ben and his Read more about Family Night! or Family Fight?[…]
“The Most important thing is Family”–Walt Disney My family has always trusted Disney to produce entertaining movies that upheld the value of the family and that encouraged sexual purity. With an ever-increasing attack on traditional family values, Disney is the last hope to provide wholesome and up-lifting entertainment. Recently, Disney subtly wrote in a homosexual Read more about Keep Disney Clean[…]
A Successful Missionary When I was preparing to serve a mission, I would often hear stories from returned missionaries who would tell me funny stories, uplifting stories, or bizarre experiences they had on their missions. A mission sounded like such a unique time of life– I came to realize that that is true! At the Read more about 10 ways to know you are a successful Missionary[…]
4 Misconceptions About Coming Home –And the Doctrine to refute them– Coming home from a Mission is one of the sweetest times of your life if you let it be! Unfortunately Mormon culture has generated some false ideas about what it is like to come home. If we let these thoughts and perspectives sink into Read more about Adjusting To Post Mission Life: 4 Misconceptions About Coming Home[…]
We all go through phases in our life when we feel blue, or unfulfilled– however, by applying a few simple tips you can become more enthusiastic! #1 Accept personal responsibility for your attitude. Here are a few tips from Sri Sri Ravi Shanker about the secrets of enthusiasm! As you watch this short clip, try Read more about 5 Simple Steps to Become More Enthusiastic![…]
10 Things to do in Cincinnati Ever had chili with cinnamon in it? You’ve probably never tried anything quite like Skyline or Goldstar Chili. While you are in Cincinnati try each style of Chili and see which one better represents Cincinnati! Here is a link to find a location near you! Skylinechili Goldstarchili Read more about 10 Fun things to do near Cincinnati[…]