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The Word: Of donuts and yeast
“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” — ...
Lifestyles
The Word: Let’s talk about angel guardians
In June 1916, military chaplain Father William Doyle was standing with some of his men in a battle ...
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The Word: Sing the song you were meant to sing
The trees are quiet now. Late in summer, the cicadas begin their song, with the males “singing” to ...
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The Word: Everyone matters
I didn’t grow up with siblings, but now I have two lively young children. I’m learning all sorts ...
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The Word: Celebrating our place in God’s creation at work
Restaurants and streets are full again! Children are donning their new outfits and backpacks to return to the ...
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The Word: Dying Christ’s death
In November 1640, two Jesuit priests trekked forth from their missionary base in Canada to evangelize a native ...
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The Word: Always remembering Jesus Christ
Approaching the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ introduced the sacrament to commemorate His infinite atoning sacrifice ...
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The Word: Facing Temptation: Applause
Last week, a church member asked me if I got butterflies in my stomach when I stood up ...
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The Word: When slow is awesome
From the moment we feel the synapses of our brains beginning to connect the dots of our day ...
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The Word: A heavenly mother?
Pennsylvania native Esther McCabe was the widowed mother of 11 sons who served in the armed forces in ...
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The Word: ‘Seek peace, and pursue it’
In the Old Testament, there is a story of an amazing woman named Abigail, a story that is ...
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The Word: Facing Temptation: Authority
I have two children, and they are some of the sweetest kids I know (though I may be ...
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Devotional: Sound of freedom
July is considered by many, the heart of the Summer. The freedoms that are celebrated this time of ...
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The Word: Warning – Continued exposure will change you
The Word for Friday, July 7 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear ...
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The Word: Elevation and transformation
A long the Lakeshore Trail at Holliday Lake State Park, there are signs that caution hikers about upcoming creek ...
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The Word: Facing temptation: Appetite
Temptation is something we all face in life. We are tempted to do many things. Some are trivial: ...
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The Word: Shaping a masterpiece
If you have ever made anything out of wood, then you know the joy of shaping a masterpiece ...
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The Word: A slight touch of the spurs
Something I have wanted since I was a “kid” is spurs. My dad’s a HUGE fan of westerns, ...
Lifestyles
The Word: Discouragement: To believe a lie
Jans’ proud face crumpled; she put her hands over her eyes and began to cry. “Empty, empty!” she ...
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The Word: Focus on the small and simple things
“By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Book of Mormon, Alma 37:6). A recent ...
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The Word: Stay connected to the vine
Last weekend, we planted a garden. Not much of one – just a couple of raised beds with ...
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The Word: Jesus makes all things new
“I feel like a new person” someone will say. Maybe you’ve even expressed that same sentiment. I have ...
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The Word: Be the good needed where you are
I have struggled in finding the origin of this wise short story for quite some time as numerous ...
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The Word: The theme of Christ’s message
Born without arms or legs in 1982, Australian Nick Vujicic suffered intensely from bullying and a feeling of ...
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The Word: About Easter and temples
A belated Happy Easter! Few words ever spoken convey the hope and joy of those uttered by the ...
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The Word: Washing hands or taking up crosses?
Today is Good Friday, the day Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. When told alongside the account ...
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The Word: The Great Escape
The Great Escape, starring Steve McQueen and James Garner, is a movie that tells the real story of ...