Why do I react so strongly to such trivial things?
My usually reliable ball-point pen was not working. I scribbled circles on scratch paper to get it warmed up. I tried again. Still spotty. I checked the … Read more
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Tag: Discoveries
Book of Mormon Gems: Jesus is Different from Us
As humans, we think first and foremost of ourselves. We tune in to our aches and pains. We focus on our wants and needs. We react to any slights with defensiveness. We compare ourselves and our good … Read more
Book of Mormon Gems: Nephi’s Bold Invitation
The Book of Mormon testifies of Christ and Nephi makes a powerful contribution to that central message. He bears his testimony and teaches us how we can create communities of Christ in our homes.
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Simple Miracles and Big Blessings in my Journey with Meridian Magazine
Most miracles are subtle. They can only be discerned with the eye of faith.
I sat down at a World Family Policy Forum on January 15, 1999. I am always interested in the latest thinking about families. … Read more
The Cure for Spiritual Imposter Syndrome
H. Wallace Goddard & Barbara Keil
A new phrase has entered our conversations: Imposter Syndrome.
“Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. These individuals cannot internalize their success and subsequently experience pervasive feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, depression, … Read more
God’s Trophies
Quite often something is almost too good to be true. A sunset. A field of wildflowers. A starry night. A delectable peach.
Over the years, when we ran into a wonder of nature that shocked us with … Read more
Stars in the Heavens and Myriad Sightings of God
Recently several of our family members wandered into the night air to try to catch sight of meteors shooting across the sky. Some of us watched for a long time and only saw the slightest hint of … Read more
My Meeting with Jesus
I think back to when I was a youth. I imagine being at church one Sunday and having beloved Bishop Smoot call me out of class. I imagine that He pointed toward his office. “There is someone … Read more
The Glorious Blessing of Being Inadequate
When Enoch was called to prophesy to the people, he objected.
And when Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying: Why is it that … Read more
Most Parenting Programs are at Odds with the Gospel
The war in heaven was fought over agency—the ability and privilege God gives us to choose and act for ourselves. The war on earth continues to be about agency. That enduring war extends into our homes where … Read more