About Sharon Black

Sharon Black has spent more than 20 years as an associate teaching professor in the McKay School of Education at BYU—teaching as well as editing, writing, researching, designing curriculum, and doing other miscellaneous language-related items. In the field of education, she has authored or co-authored several books and written many book chapters, as well as authored and co-authored more journal articles than she will bother to count. She has edited more books, book chapters, journal articles, and administrative documents and projects than anyone will bother to count (or should). Most significant, she has three children and one grandchild.

All Posts by Sharon

Contrasts and Blessings: A Parable for All

As we travel, rejoice in, and struggle along the road of life,... read more

Hope's Light: Our Savior's Loving Gift

by Tom Mullen In hope's light we find our happiness, our confidence,... read more

Those Ordinary People: Everyday Heroes

Gideon was a common farmer, basically ignored and filled with self-doubt; ... read more

Ask "Why"; "What" Follows Naturally

By David Wunderli In making decisions, "What am I going to do?"... read more

Devoted Reverence

"Joy to the world the the Lord is come. Let earth receive... read more

In All Things—Heartfelt Thanksgiving

Despite every life's frustrations, challenges, and suffering, we have so much for... read more

Challenges and Changes

Mortal experience often requires us to venture into challenges and changes, which... read more

Arms Extended: The Loving Christus

Challenges are part of our humanity. To stand firm and cope with... read more

Light for Shadows: Risk/Blessing of Choice

Current youth have been called the “choice generation” for the "mindboggling" number... read more

Surrounded by Blessings: Grass of the Fields

"God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today but... read more

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