Last week President Nelson asked us not refer to ourselves as Mormons anymore. I felt that this was a call to repentance. That is how I personally felt, I know thousands of others have felt the same way, but this charge to do better has revealed an ugly undercurrent within our culture. The need to …
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The Lord Just Called His Entire Church To Repentance. One role of a prophet is to cry repentance, and that is what the prophet has just done. What am I talking about? How we as members of the Church, and even the Church itself, have not followed the counsel in D&C 115:4. “Thus shall my church be called in the …
There is an epidemic occurring within the Church and it is causing suicide rates to skyrocket. In Utah alone, suicide is the number one cause of death among teenagers. And has doubled in the past 7 years. I have personally lost a childhood friend to suicide. It rocked me to the core, especially because I …
4 Things Every Member Can Do To Reverse The Record Low Baptism Rates. The growth of the church is stalling. The number of convert baptisms is at a 30 year low. Missionary effectiveness as measured in Missionary to Convert ratio has plummeted through the floor to a 40 year low. And the growth percentage …
The Most Far Felt Legacy Of President Thomas S. Monson President Thomas S. Monson will be remembered for many things, from his stories to his personal ministry to the one, the historic lowering of the age of missionaries; to the announced, dedicated, and renovated more temples. Truly Thomas S. Monson spent his life in service. …
Why I Signed The Petition Against The New York Times Obituary For President Monson. On January 2, the President Thomas S. Monson of the LDS (Mormon) church passed away. Obituaries and tributes poured in from around the world. Everyone from Senators to the President of the United States paid tribute to President Monson, with …
Last year when I heard about #LIGHTtheWORLD I was so excited to serve others, but then I then rolled my ankle really bad the Monday before Thanksgiving. It almost broke! I was unable to do anything, I felt completely useless as I laid on the sofa I was frustrated, I wanted to serve others, I wanted …
When I was asked if I wanted to read and review John Bytheway’s new book “Moroni’s Guide to surviving turbulent times.” The first thought that came to my mind was “no way, I am way too busy.” I am taking 15 credits at college, I work 40 hours a week, let alone callings and my …
Compound being single with the so-called “decade of decision” when work, school, and everything else suddenly is thrust upon you and sometimes you…
On Sunday, January 29, 2017, Elder Gerald N. Lund gave a fireside at my YSA Stake in Orem. In it, he said, “Is it the Spirit? Or just me?” is one of the most asked questions to General Authorities of the church. He told us, it is vital that we learn how to receive, recognize, and …