by Beth Young | Mar 5, 2024 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership |
While listening to a Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom, I was grateful for the insights to be found as Kurt stressed the impact of studying the gospel to impact our behavior; and how Satan uses shame to distract us from our true identity and drag us down...
by Beth Young | Feb 6, 2024 | Articles, Ministering |
When I served my mission, and as my children served missions, I was deeply struck by the insight that at that specific time in our lives, we were exactly where Father needed us to be. Both for our growth and to assist Him in His specific work in that area. Being a...
by Beth Young | Jan 2, 2024 | Articles, Bishops, Ministering, Youth Leadership |
I don’t know about you, but my children are adults and haven’t been in the youth program for over 10 years. Plus, I haven’t served in the youth program for decades. When I received a recent call to serve in the Young Women program, I was thrilled and surprised....
by Beth Young | Dec 12, 2023 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership |
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Jim Kasen, I was touched by several wise and heartfelt insights relating to the blessings of weaknesses and challenges. I also discovered some great leadership tips on how we can be a...
by Beth Young | Nov 7, 2023 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Ward Council, Youth Leadership |
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Ryan Gottfredson, I was reminded of the impact of creating a space where everyone, regardless of where they are in their faith journey, can come to the table and be nourished. In the...
by Beth Young | Oct 3, 2023 | Articles, Ministering |
I joined the Church in 1977 and became anxiously engaged in family history research. It was wonderful learning more about my ancestors, many of whom I had not met, that had influenced generations in our family. In 1985, my dad passed away at the young age of 63. At...
by Beth Young | Feb 28, 2023 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership |
I recently heard a speaker talk about how bison and cows respond differently to a storm. Bison actually run into a storm. Yet their cow cousins turn and run from a storm. Think about the impact of their direction and possibly their emotions. As a cow runs from the...
by Beth Young | Nov 29, 2022 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Youth Leadership |
When we are faced with a challenge to overcome, we often seek counsel from those we trust, love, and who are wise in their advice. Those collaborators may include a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, co-worker, religious leader and, most importantly, Heavenly Father....
by Beth Young | Nov 22, 2022 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Youth Leadership |
Many of us have experienced the impact of moving into a new ward or branch. It is often bittersweet leaving our previous congregation, especially if it was one where we felt loved, needed, and understood. If it was a ward we had lived in a long time, or one that was...
by Beth Young | Sep 20, 2022 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership |
At a recent BYU Education Week lecture, I was reminded of the impact of one voice in challenging times or situations. This presenter was sharing about the life of our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. There were so many touching and inspiring experiences...
