Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading. I met my wife in high school when we were 15 years old. We were friends for ten years until…until we decided no longer wanted to be…
Together We Are Perfect
Six years ago, I was serving as a Mormon missionary. It’s something I did full-time for a year and a half of my life before getting married or finishing school. I learned some of my most valuable life-lessons in those short, cherished 18 months. I made friendships that will last forever and came to know…
The Dawning of a Brighter Day
The following is the story of a woman who lost a family member to suicide. In this article, she shares how this loss affected her, and how she was able to overcome the grief. Though we often do not know what provokes a person to take her own life, we do know that the effects…
Commitments of a Better Kind
About a year ago, I began asking myself questions about commitment. I wondered why I was still single and what it really meant to be truly and wholly committed. Wasn’t there anyone out there who I could be truly happy with? What would it take for me to finally commit to a long-term relationship? I…
Escaping Depression
I sat in the waiting room with my head lowered, careful to keep my face concealed behind the largest pamphlet that I could find. I didn’t want anyone to see me in this office—especially not anyone I knew. I was ashamed, so ashamed, to be going to see a therapist. I didn’t want to admit…
What is "Giving Up"?
In 2010, Sara Jarman decided to give voluntary and charitable service for her Church in Vladivostok, Russia. For a year and a half, she was isolated from family, friends, and her previous life – for the good cause of serving others. In Sara’s religious community, serving a mission is an honorable act. However, even the…
Team Hoyt and A Love Made of Iron
Team Hoyt is a father-son triathlon team unlike any other. Rick and Dick Hoyt have participated in over 1,100 races together (check out this Chart of Events!) and have received a myriad of awards for their efforts. Yet what makes this team unique is the fact that Rick (the son) was diagnosed with cerebral palsy—a…
Fight Pornography – The New Drug
A few months ago, I came across this WICKED AWESOME organization called Fight The New Drug, and I became an instant groupie/fan/supporter! I LOVE everything they are doing in the fight against pornography. Do you know how addictive and prevalent pornography is today? The University of Pennsylvania Mental Heath Department says: “Porn is one of the most concerning things…
To Know Your Children
Janene was a nanny for a married couple who didn’t seem to have any interest in raising their child. The mom wanted a career, and the father didn’t want anything to do with rearing his son. Janene worked 21 hours a day, seven days a week, caring for and teaching their son from the time…