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Dieter F. Uchtdorf, an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, shares how hope encourages and inspires us to place our trust in the loving care of our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.  Read More →

This post is dedicated to the apartment of girls across the street. I have only gotten to know you in the past couple months. But, you have all taught me so much about the blessings of being united, pure, and showing me how a group of true friends act. I think there are a lot of lessons to learn from your example, and I hope to write them out and add some of my own words. The greatest lessons I have learned from your apartment are those from unity. You are so united as an apartment. That really is a blessing to have. Mosiah 18:21 “And he commanded them that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another.” I’ve watched you all work together through this past semester. As I’ve stopped by and seen you interact with each other I have seen the love and support you unquestionably give to one another. That love has... Read the rest of this entry »

By the end of the week I will have met my goals for 2009—well, not all my goals. I never learned to smile very well, a goal I will carry over and try again next year. I will, however, mail the manuscript of my novel to an editor for her consideration, which will lead to [...] All Content Copyright (C) 2007-2009 TJ Hirst. No content may be reproduced without the copyright owner’s express written consent. A Greater Capacity to Create  Read More →

Where to begin… it seems that so many things are not going as well as I would like- and right as I am preparing to go to college and begin the rest of my life. It is a hard thing to learn from–failure. So much anger has entered my mind over the most trivial things, that I am ashamed. I have always disliked the phrase, “Life is not fair,” and I have come to realize that it really is true. But along with that unfortunate affirmation I have learned with even greater conviction that though life on this earth may be unfair, the Lord is not unfair, and the gospel is not unfair. In fact, the Lord isn’t “fair” either; He is merciful, and He always will be. Through disappointments and fallen wishes, when it seems like no one is there to be a comfort, I have learned that the Savior and our loving Heavenly Father are always there (along with my beautiful mother ♥). I take that for granted too often. The Lord will always, always, always do what is best for... Read the rest of this entry »