When I was a missionary, I compiled my favorite General Conference talks into a binder so I could frequently refer to them for inspiration and comfort. Very quickly, Russell M. Nelson, then an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, became one of my favorite speakers because ...
In my last column I described a “Swimming with the Sharks” adventure I enjoyed with my husband and daughter in Hawaii. As I was writing, I found myself thinking about my mother. She’s gone now, but I couldn’t help imagining what might have happened had she come with us. You have to ...
We are a nation drawn and quartered by difference of opinion and indifference toward each other, shaken by faith-testing tribulation. Sometimes I catch myself wondering if we truly are a Christian people. That question aches in my bones. And so, as we scramble to rebuild a sense of peace within ...
Despite living in Provo for the past 8 years, local elections have felt like such a mystery to me. So I decided to jump into the City Council race for a first-hand perspective. Here’s what I learned: 1. These candidates work extremely hard. They knock doors and host events for months leading ...
For the past six years, before each November election, my neighbors and I have gathered in a home or backyard, shared some good food, and discussed candidates and the issues on our ballots. It’s always been productive and helpful, and we’ve left more informed while also maintaining positive ...
When I was seven years old growing up in Orem, I remember driving past Utah Valley University and thinking: college isn’t for kids like me. My dad worked in construction, my mom cleaned houses, and no one in my family had gone to college. A university degree felt like a distant dream that ...
