In part one of this two-part series, suggestions were made for finding our own peace in this crazy world. Finding our own “desert,” or inner peace, requires significant effort. My wife and I are building a new home. The outside of the home has a number of stone...
I have written much about suicide ideation since the passing of our dear son in August 2020. Mental health is a topic that should be front and center in all our minds and hearts, not just for those who know loved ones and friends who have succumbed to the demons of...
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. He is also an associate leadership professor at the College of Business...
Steve Donegan is a retired U.S. Army warrant officer. He joined the Army and made this prophetic statement during his initial training: The Army will either make me an alcoholic or a Christian. Luckily, he chose the latter. His Army career took him into many locations...
Amy is a full-time employee, a full-time family member, and a part time case manager/patient advocate. Her family includes her husband, a tween-aged daughter, and a kindergarten daughter. Amy’s focus has recently been co-producing an environment for her oldest...
Jill Armijo coaches’ caregivers to prevent burnout through excellent self-care. She provides critical tools that help caregivers create the life they want and deserve while serving others. Jill has found many who need an alternative income and has also developed a...
Tommie Farrell currently serves as 1st Counselor in the Abilene Texas Stake. He has served as Ward Mission Leader, Elders Quorum President, and Bishop. Favorite callings of his past have been Primary Teacher, Temple Ordinance Worker in Lubbock Texas Temple during the...
Have you had a family member, someone you minister to, or someone for whom you have stewardship struggle with anxiety, depression, or a lack of self-worth? At times, it is a challenge for each of us to get sucked into worrying about the future, which can create...
Dack Van Orden was born and raised in Idaho Falls, ID. He currently lives in the Houston Texas area where he and his wife are the parents of three daughters and one bonus daughter. He has served in a variety of callings within the Church, most of which, have been in...
A sucker’s choice happens any time we come to a fork in the road, and it seems there are only two options. If we choose one, we forgo the other. However, most of the time when we face such a dilemma, if we look a little harder we can find several new options. My wife...
