I couldn’t imagine how the tabernacle looked by simply reading the instructions God gave Moses in the book of Exodus. But after seeing a life-size reproduction of the tabernacle I understood...

I was in my senior year of high school when the COVID-19 pandemic began. In the years prior, I had set high expectations for the conclusion of my high school career....

Years ago, I served as a counselor for middle school students exploring Catalina Island off the California coast. My responsibilities included monitoring students as they participated in ocean-related studies as well...

“Who do you want to be when you grow up?” My dad asked me that question throughout my childhood. My six-year-old self responded, “I want to be a veterinarian.” “No,” my...

When my husband and I moved to the countryside, we wanted to plant a vineyard and make small batches of wine. So we consulted a local winemaker who recommended varieties of...

I remember watching my dad slowly succumb to Alzheimer’s Disease. My dad was my hero — my father, my friend, my cheerleader, my everything. At one point in the aftermath of...

Two years ago, my life appeared to be in perfect order. My relationship, finances, education, and career all seemed to be succeeding. Around that time, I copied down Psalm 116:7 and...

Every day I get a peaceful moment when my daughter has gone to sleep for the night and the house is cleaned from the day’s activities. This is the moment when...

I began attending seminary after I retired, taking one fall-semester class. I have done that annually for the last eight years. My purpose is not to attain a degree; it’s simply...

As I write these words, the world is facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of people around the world are in quarantine, and many thousands have died. Fearful and confused people can...