A Disciple's Journal

Joseph Smith taught that, "There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all bles...

I am grateful for The Book of Mormon. I know it to be the word of God. This book is an account of people who lived anciently in Mesoamerica...

Central to the tenets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the belief that "we believe all that God has revealed, all...

My good friend, Marie Hartman, sent me this Chinese proverb. An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a po...

I am thankful for the prophets, seers, and revelators who lead us today. I am grateful for their inspired teaching, counsel, and warnings....

In troubled and uncertain times, where can we find safety for ourselves and our families? How do we protect ourselves and our families from ...

We live in relationships with other--family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. A key to strong relationships is good communication. Often ...

Our lives are full of stories—we are told stories by our parents; we hear stories in school; we read stories in books, magazines, and news...

When I served on the Board of Trustees of Catholic Health Partners (CHP), one of my fellow trustees was Sister Marie Hartmann. Sister Marie ...

I treasure the chapters in the Book of Mormon that tell of Alma's mission to a group of people, the Zormanites, who had had adopted many...

The start of a new year is the time when I reflect on the events of the past year and whether goals set at the beginning of the year have be...

  The beautiful carol, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," is about the coming of Jesus and the blessings which His birth brings to me a...

One of my favorite Christmas carols has become "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel". With beautifully moving verse, this carol teaches of th...

I love everything about Christmas. The sacred music, beautiful decorations, bright lights, giving of gifts, and cherished traditions create ...