by Steve Hughes Friday, May 16, 1986 was a clear, crisp spring day in Cokeville, Wyoming. This small rural assemblage of fewer than 500 souls was, most assuredly, not prepared for the events about to unfold that fateful day. And on that infamous day, David and Doris Young took 136 children and 18 adults hostageContinue reading “Angels Among Us”
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Luminous Stones
By Marilyn Rigby In April Conference 2020, Elder Neil L. Anderson invited us to write down our spiritually defining moments. He said, “the spiritually defining memories from our book of life are like luminous stones that help brighten the road ahead, assuring us that God knows us, loves us, and has sent His Son.” IContinue reading “Luminous Stones”
I am a Child of God
by Todd Wood In the summer of 2006 my best friend invited me to join him at EFY in Rexburg, ID. My parents didn’t have much money, but I saved enough from my first job to cover the registration fee and my friend’s parents covered my airfare. I had never flown on an airplane before.Continue reading “I am a Child of God”
A Pivotal Moment
by Spencer Michael There are a few pivotal moments in life. Those times when you look back and see a situation for what it really was and how your loving Heavenly Father and Savior’s guidance made you what you are at present. This was a powerful experience for me, which I’m eternally grateful for. I’llContinue reading “A Pivotal Moment”
If We Only Knew
by Emily Jensen Three years into Ryan’s graduate program, Ryan’s mentor came to him and told him that he was moving to Philadelphia and asked Ryan to come with him. This was definitely not a part of our plan, as we were expecting to finish the remaining 3 to 4 years of Ryan’s schooling inContinue reading “If We Only Knew”
Stupor of Thought
by Weston Palmer When we talk about receiving answers to prayers, we often reference Doctrine and Covenants 9:8 which says “your bosom shall burn within you” when something is true or right. This “burning in our bosom” is often felt and described differently by different people. However, we often stop at verse 8. I wouldContinue reading “Stupor of Thought”
He Knows You
by Tressa Putnam I grew up #7 of eleven children. My parents were always incredibly busy, and it didn’t escape my notice that sometimes it was hard for them to give us each individual attention. I will be honest, sometimes it felt hard for them to know and love each of us individually with soContinue reading “He Knows You”
The Faith of Mother and Father
Story by Dennis Erekson Painting by Dennis Erekson In the late 1950s I was five years old living in Provo, Utah, with my family, and attending kindergarten. I was a robust, healthy boy, and enjoyed doing all sorts of little boy activities outside. Then one Sunday morning all that changed. When I awoke and gotContinue reading “The Faith of Mother and Father”
Moving to Oregon
by Julie Brown In the spring of 1992, our family was “randomly” assigned to move from Newton, Iowa to Portland, Oregon for my husband’s internship. We would live there for six months before he received his permanent territory assignment, which could be anywhere in the United States, but for the meantime, and having been raisedContinue reading “Moving to Oregon”
Lost in Disneyland
by Trent Stoker When I was seven, our family vacation was a driving trip to Southern California to visit my grandma and grandpa Robbins. The highlight of the week was a day at Disneyland. It was a dream come true. I loved everything about it; the little cars that kids could drive, the characters walkingContinue reading “Lost in Disneyland”
Penny Creek Ward Friends 