A Prayer of Faith

This was written by Mary A., one of our guest writers.

In the November 1985 Ensign, President Gordon B. Hinckley, then Second Counselor in the First Presidency, gave a talk titled “Ten Gifts from the Lord.” The occasion was the General Women’s Meeting, held the Saturday before General Conference.

President Hinckley spoke to women of the church about their gifts and responsibilities in the church and in life, and encouraged them to concentrate on using and developing those gifts rather than being discontented by what they do not have. Read the rest of this entry »

This was written by Mary A. one of our guest writers.

Hope is something we all need and search for. Life can be overwhelming and it can be discouraging. Hope is often connected with faith and charity in the scriptures. We exercise our faith in God and in Jesus Christ and we show charity, or the pure love of Christ, toward others. But what about hope? Where do we find that? Read the rest of this entry »

For years, many Latter-day Saints have focused heavily on scientific findings to support the Word of Wisdom prohibitions on tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and illegal drugs. Perhaps for many of us, the Word of Wisdom has come to represent 1) scientific truth about nutrition, and 2) obedience to a commandment of God.

Now there seem to be an increasing number of articles in the media reporting the results of health studies which can be interpreted as showing that green tea, black tea, wine, and even coffee may have significant health benefits. Marijuana has been advocated by many in the medical profession for certain kinds of pain relief. Although tobacco, the over-consumption of strong alcoholic drinks, and the use of certain drugs may always remain frowned upon by scientists, we may soon find that moderate amounts of wine, black and green tea, coffee, and even presently illegal drugs are routinely recommended by researchers and doctors to treat or prevent certain illnesses.

Is it possible we have the priorities reversed? Read the rest of this entry »

This was written by Cheryl, one of our guest writers.

Maybe it’s the rain. I usually love rain, but for the last few days, I haven’t liked it so much.

I remind myself that there’s nothing terribly wrong in my life. But the feeling is hard to shake. It almost feels like post-partum depression. It’s not clinical, nor does it stay, but the fleeting moments/hours/days remind me of those first months after #1 was born. I recognize the feeling. I’m preparing for the onslaught come February.

In the meantime, what do I do about it? Read the rest of this entry »