Like Water off a Duck's Back

Just because someone makes an offense against us does not mean we have to take offense!  In order to shore ourselves up and let the negative roll right off, here are a few ideas that may help.

Vickey Pahnke Taylor

Getting Organized for an Outdoor Experience

When it comes to having a great experience outdoors, it definitely helps to be organized.  When you have things organized you have more time to enjoy the outdoor and the people you are sharing the experience with. 

Dian Thomas

Are You Prepared?

Finding food storage that's both delicious and affordable may seem like a task too tough to swallow, but The Ready Project has taken storing foods to a whole new shelf-life. You can even host a party and sample their gourmet food storage meals. Click here for more information.

Looking to the Past, Preparing for the Future

Some people who are vulnerable may not recognize it, and may not be prepared. Some young families have become accustomed to prosperity and their ability to charge expenses on a credit card and just assume there will always be "next month" to deal with debt.

By Carolyn Nicolaysen

Striving For Family Unity

When we work willingly together as a family, for any objective, joy increases and family life becomes better.

By C.S. Bezas

A Seer

Observing the cycles of history help a seer foretell the future.

Excerpts from Step by Step Through the Book of Mormon by Alan C. Miner (Unpublished)

Lesson 20
"My Soul is Pained No More"
Mosiah 25-28, Alma 36
By Maurine Proctor

Lesson 19
None Could Deliver Them but the Lord
Mosiah 18-24
By Scot and Maurine Proctor

Empty Nest Mothers

Once your fledglings have left the nest, here are some suggestions for dealing with feelings of loneliness and separation.

By Daryl Hoole

Giving Church Magazines a Second Life

If you ever wanted to do with your old church magazines, Meridian's readers will help you.  Hint:  They're good for much more than using as paperweights.

By Kathryn H. Kidd

Reader's Tributes to "My Mother-in-Love"

As a Mother's Day tribute, here are three stories of mothers-in-law who became mothers-in-love.

By Meridian Readers

Still going strong in her eighties, Chieko Okazaki's new book reflects her passion for all to find a personal relationship with our Savior, and a special understanding of those who feel overlooked in the Church.

By Steven Kapp Perry

Future Journeys Together

Are you journeying toward autumn?  Your input is needed.

By Richard Eyre

Books to Celebrate Moms on Their Day

Mother’s Day is here. What better way to celebrate Mom than to read books with her about the joy of mothers?

By Holly E. Newton

How Does the Lord Speak to Us?

If the Lord speaks to us through thoughts and feelings, how are we to distinguish between His thoughts and feelings and our own?

By Gerald N. Lund

2008 CAMIE Awards

The stars were out as the 2008 CAMIE (Character and Morality In Entertainment) awards were presented in Hollywood on May 3. 

By Levor Oldham

Handling Life with Humor

Bringing humor into situations and life puts others at ease, relieves tension, and is therapeutic. The old maxim “Laughter is the best medicine” has much truth to it. The following are glimpses into the humor of several former general auxiliary presidents.

By Janet Peterson

The Book of Mormon Title Page For a Wise Purpose

According to Monte Nyman, the Allegory of the Olive Tree goes on to span the history of the House of Israel until the end of the earth.

Excerpts from Step by Step Through the Book of Mormon by Alan C. Miner (Unpublished)

Finding Self-Confidence in the Bedroom

Sexual self-confidence is the self-assurance — and God-assurance, even — that one is loved and acceptable to one’s self and to God. This is coupled with sexual knowledge and application within marriage.

By Laura M. Brotherson

Exact Change

Some things, whether they be things of faith or opinions about the timing of explosive devices, are open to continuing revelation.

By Marvin Payne

New Genealogy Guides for England and Scotland

FamilySearch has announced the release of two new free research tools that will help those with British and Scottish roots to find their ancestors.

Pray and Stay Awake!

Sometimes in the scriptures, there are stories that parallel each other that command our attention and teach principles.  Such is the case of the two accounts in scripture where Jesus was with his apostles and commanded them to watch and pray always lest they entered into temptation.

By Janet Lisonbee

Jerusalem vs. Bethlehem

Critics point out that Alma 7:10 says Jesus would be born “at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers.”  We all know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. They say this mistake is evidence that Joseph Smith forged the Book of Mormon. 

From FAIR, the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research

Three Months to Live

For each of us, there are a few split seconds in our time on earth where the river bends and life proceeds in a new and very different direction. Perhaps it's meeting your spouse, when a child is born, or when you discover the gospel for yourself.

By Carolyn Allen

Mormon Youth Put Life on Hold to Serve as Missionaries

Each of the more than 53,000 young Mormon missionaries serving as volunteers for the Church has a different story to tell about leaving behind career and studies to serve missions.

A Need for Unity as Citizens and as Disciples

In this election year, we would do well to consider two ways how God would have us work with one another and how we may make wise decisions in the civic arenas.

By Stephen M. Studder