The following was contributed by Cristina Cevallos. Society often claims to put children first, but look a little closer and you’ll see that all too often that is not the case. We live in an adult-centric culture where the well-being and fundamental needs of children are frequently sacrificed for adult
Scot If you knew that the Lord Jesus Christ would spend the day with you and all who would come to the occasion from your home stake, what do you think He would teach you? What do you think He would do? What would be the most important truths He
The moments of happiness—not the sense of well-being,Fruition, fulfilment, security or affection,Or even a very good dinner, but the sudden illumination—We had the experience but missed the meaning,And approach to the meaning restores the experienceIn a different form . . .—T. S. Eliot, Four Quartets A few years ago, I
Does Heavenly Father show off? While I know He doesn’t, I couldn’t help but wonder that while sitting in the Tabernacle last month. This was the moment (see photo). The man at the pulpit is Dave Durocher. Nineteen years ago, Dave stood in front of a judge facing a 22-year
Julie and Michael Hogue share their experience as a DCS foster family who have also become adoptive parents. They discuss their initial intentions, the challenges involved in caring for vulnerable children, and the support they have received from their church community. They also emphasize the importance of caring for widows
In 1987 the United States celebrated the bicentennial of the signing of its Constitution, and I was teaching sixth grade. I wanted to help my class value the significance of the moment and sense the importance of this world-changing document. We memorized the preamble. We reenacted the signing—complete with feathered
Increasing numbers of young students are leaving schools. Why? There are many factors that contribute to student attrition from schools in recent years, including most notably the pandemic, concern over safety issues, drugs, and even declining birth rates. But there is perhaps one factor that is more important than all of these
Subscribe Now Equipping Parents: Practical Advice for Having Gospel Conversations with Children In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Amy-Jo Girardier is joined by guest Renee Blain. Together, they dive into the important topic of having gospel conversations with kids. Renee shares practical tips and tricks while emphasizing the