Our little girl has been hospitalized—for the second time—for now over a month, and it has been one of the most agonizing experiences of my life. But there have also been miracles, oh so many miracles from people fasting and praying for her.
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Learning is always easier with a teacher. Sure, you can eventually figure things out through trial and error. But teachers, whether they be the author of a how-to guide or a tutor physically sitting beside you, make the process so much easier.
The best teachers walk alongside you on your journey, guiding you to the best resources, correcting you when you misstep, and encouraging you through their example. They show their love through the patience and persistence of their teaching.
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Do you know anyone with a scar?
I have a few. The most noticeable one is a straight line across my elbow. I got the scar after a nasty bike accident. I lost control of my bike while going down hill, flipped over the top of my handlebars, and landed directly on my elbow.
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We live in a fallen world full of decay and change. Food spoils. Disease rots the body. Homes and vehicles need constant repair. Flowers blossom, but then die and fall to the ground. Fads come and go. Children grow up while grandparents pass away. World economies and politics are in constant flux.
With so much change, it’s easy to wonder, “Can I count on anything ever staying the same?”
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Happy Easter everyone!
In the days leading up to Easter this year, I’ve appreciated all the reminders of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and the ultimate sacrifice that He made for us. Because of Him, we will be saved for both death and hell. Jesus Christ gives us salvation!
Recently I heard a talk on Amulek’s sermon in Alma chapter 34. I keep finding myself coming back to its beautiful message. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite chapters of scripture. Normally, I like to break up quotes into smaller chunks, but I really wanted to share Amulek’s testimony as a whole. So please resist the urge to skip the long block of text and take a moment to soak in his testimony of the Savior.
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I am a perfectionist. Which means, among many things, I worry that when things don’t work out exactly how I hoped they would that it means I did something wrong—that I somehow failed. Maybe you can relate.
The problem is, sometimes God sends us trials. Big ones. Small ones. Uniquely tailored ones. And sometimes as I try steering the boat that God gave me, watching the waves get choppy and the winds begin to howl, I call out for His aid. I ask Jesus to calm the storm like He did for His disciples long ago. But He doesn’t. It seems the heavens have gone silent as the rest of the world remains in chaos. I feel abandoned, forced to weather the storm.
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Oftentimes, we use the word hope to mean wishful thinking. We “hope” it doesn’t rain tomorrow or “hope” that we win some prize. But ultimately, we have no promise that those things will happen. We just really, really want them to, so we cross our fingers and “hope” for the best.
The hope that is used in the scriptures, however, is different. Hope is an assurance in good things to come. It’s the kind of hope that you have in a sunrise, knowing that the very laws of nature dictate that the sun will be there in the morning. Period.
Where can we find that source of ultimate hope? In Jesus Christ.
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