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2018-05-10T21:03:32-10:00

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Childless and Elevating Motherhood–Bruised, Battle-Scarred, Joyful

Last updated on: May 10, 2018 at 9:03 pm By Delisa Hargrove

Three-year-old Rockwell didn’t seem convinced that you could love mean monsters into kindness even with his amazing powers as a superhero. But I emphatically promised he could. “Well, what if the monster does this to me?” He proceeded to pretend to scratch his face ferociously. “Grab the monster and give it a big superhero hug!” I responded. He looked like I’d lost my mind. His mom Jill chimed in, “We are kind to everyone! Even monsters. Maybe the monster is... Read more

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Christlike Attributes

Nature of God

Overcoming Trials

2018-05-10T15:38:10-10:00

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A Pearl, A Purpose, and Distractions

Last updated on: May 10, 2018 at 3:38 pm By Delisa Hargrove

The Act of Thomas tells the story of a heavenly prince who agrees to descend to earth on a dangerous quest to retrieve a pearl from a deadly dragon. As the prince prepares to leave, his father, the king, pleads with him to remember his mission and resist distractions. His mother, the queen, takes his glorious, heavenly robe. She promises to keep it safe for his return and kisses him goodbye. He transitions to earth and determines his strategy. He is so... Read more

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2018-05-05T17:33:57-10:00

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A Whale For a Covering, Food, and Light

Last updated on: May 5, 2018 at 5:33 pm By Delisa Hargrove

Before wood was flown to St. Lawrence Island (at great expense,) Yupik families lived in homes constructed of cavernous whale heads and bones. The same whale’s meat sustained the village and its blubber provided fuel. I listened, fascinated, to a lecture on whales and whaling by Bathsheba Demuth, assistant professor of history at Brown University specializing in environmental history, Russian & North American Arctic climate and energy. She described the interconnectedness between Yupik people and whales. She spoke of the... Read more

2018-04-28T20:52:33-10:00

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A Persistent Dream-Multiplying Light

Last updated on: April 28, 2018 at 8:52 pm By Delisa Hargrove

I woke up perplexed. I usually complete my sleep cycles before I awaken, but I was still fully immersed in a dream as I meandered into consciousness. I wandered the front area of a home I didn’t recognize. Passing family photos and memorabilia, I entered a room where a five or six-year-old girl played on the floor. She seemed content as she played alone. Since she looked down at her hands, her blonde hair hid her face. In my dream,... Read more

2018-04-28T21:01:22-10:00

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Of One Heart and One Wave

Last updated on: April 28, 2018 at 9:01 pm By Delisa Hargrove

Women are powerful creators. We can create drama and chaos and we can create synergy and expansion. I love watching women expand and synergize! One friend, Kim, passionately loves surfing. When she moved to Ewa Beach, Hawaii, she willingly offered to help everyone who didn’t know how learn to surf. Another woman, Tabbi, became Kim’s visiting teacher. For their visits, they met on the water and surfed together. They decided Wednesday was their surf day. As new, interested people moved into... Read more

2018-04-21T11:05:00-10:00

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Spiritually Strong Women-Photine

Last updated on: April 21, 2018 at 11:05 am By Delisa Hargrove

I continue to be impacted by one of President Russell M. Nelson’s statements at General Conference. We see faithful women who understand the power inherent in their callings and in their endowment and other temple ordinances. These women know how to call upon the powers of heaven to protect and strengthen their husbands, their children, and others they love. These are spiritually strong women who lead, teach, and minister fearlessly in their callings with the power and authority of God!... Read more

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Women in Scripture

2018-04-14T16:58:43-10:00

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The Martyrdom of Polycarp

Last updated on: April 14, 2018 at 4:58 pm By Delisa Hargrove

In April 2018 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson prophetically stated that “in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” He pled with Latter-day Saints to increase our spiritual capacity to receive revelations. As I considered the implications presented by his startling statement, I felt led to learn about some ancient day martyrs for truth. Polycarp dropped into my lap. John the Revelator, purportedly, ordained... Read more

2018-04-12T10:15:05-10:00

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They Could Not See

Last updated on: April 12, 2018 at 10:15 am By Delisa Hargrove

I participated in a mock jury online. It was a civil case. We heard the plaintiff’s case and then the defense’s case. The plaintiff and defendant counsel spoke for just under two hours giving us the information they felt pertinent to the case for us to see a verdict. The moderators then divided us into groups of eight and asked us to deliberate a decision. The case seemed so obvious to me. I felt surprised by the disparate reactions to... Read more

Realization

Ancient Stories about Scriptural Truths

Atonement of Jesus Christ

Seeking Truth

2018-04-08T01:07:37-10:00

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Relationship with the Holy Ghost-A Test, Making Up For My Weaknesses

Last updated on: April 8, 2018 at 1:07 am By Delisa Hargrove

I’ve been evaluating my relationship with the Holy Ghost. I’d seen how I ignore and then do better with a second chance and then recognize that “trial” can actually be blessings in disguise. I also experienced an amazing miracle in the form of a test. And it shall come to pass that power shall rest upon thee; thou shalt have great faith, and I will be with thee and go before thy face. When I turn to God in my weakness, He... Read more

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Weakness

2018-04-07T23:57:15-10:00

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Relationship with the Holy Ghost-Ignore, Hearken, Better Than Expected

Last updated on: April 7, 2018 at 11:57 pm By Delisa Hargrove

President Russell M. Nelson called the new focus on ministering a “new and holier approach.” Listening to his description of what ministering can be, I realized the key, for me, is absolute reliance on the Holy Ghost. Since General Conference, I reflected on my relationship with the Holy Ghost. Three varying experiences came to me. Heard the Voice but Didn’t Listen On Monday, while packing for a trip, I had the distinct impression to pack an item. “I don’t need that!”... Read more

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