Anger often feels irresistible. A child breaks a glass or hits a sibling, and we erupt. Can that automatic reaction be interrupted? Can volcanic anger be replaced by calm helpfulness? In the moment, changing course can seem … Read more
Soft-Spoken Parenting
Our culture often models anger as if it were righteous indignation. But the Lord and His servants consistently condemn anger. It is the enemy of righteousness, holiness, godliness. Consider carefully a few words of counsel … Read more
Soft-Spoken Parenting
The counsel of Church leaders has consistently encouraged us to avoid anger. Consider their words.
Joseph Smith
All the religious world is boasting of righteousness: It is the doctrine of the devil to retard the … Read more
Soft-Spoken Parenting #2:
While the field of psychology has recently taken a strong stand against anger, God has always been against it. The Savior taught, “Whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in … Read more
Latter-day Saints have a unique view of law. For us, law is not a quirky and mysterious invention God uses to test His creation. Rather we understand that law governs the universe, and God Himself obeys it. … Read more
Our own spiritual well-being—our relationship with God—forms the footings on which all our parenting structure rests. God is the rock on Whom we build.
The next step in building our structure is the foundation which supports the … Read more
Near the end of His ministry, Jesus asked the Pharisees, “What think ye of Christ? whose son is he?” (Matthew 22:42).
Today, Jesus asks each of us a related question, “How do you personally relate to Christ?” … Read more
In the course of a faith journey, questions arise. Some are minor—like a word, phrase, or name in the Book of Mormon or a spiteful story in the Old Testament. Others are more consequential. How did racial … Read more
We were having a good discussion in priesthood meeting when deep-thinking Riley asked a penetrating question that challenged us all. “Why do I spend so much time and effort planning and strategizing my fitness–something that matters a … Read more
Imagine that you are seated early at a lovely banquet when, much to your surprise, Jeffrey R. Holland asks to sit next to you. You are delighted. He takes a seat and turns fully toward you. Asking, … Read more