Jennifer Ricks
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Making Home a Haven
0yourLDSneighborhood News for Monday, 19 December, 2011
Our Home as an Island
by Jennifer Ricks
Do our lives sometimes feel full of dark, foggy winter days? Perhaps the answer to dispelling the mists of uncertainty and fear is that we need to make our homes islands, havens of safety from the world’s darkness.
How do you make your home a haven? Leave us a comment.
The Constancy of the Lord
2yourLDSneighborhood News for Wednesday, 30 November, 2011
On the Receiving End of Honesty
by Jennifer Ricks
The only person I knew growing up who received anything for being honest was my little sister. She was the lucky one who ran into $40, cash, on the floor of K-Mart one day. Dutifully, she and Mom turned in the money, but when no one claimed it after 30 days, the store gave the goods back to my little sister. Boy, was she lucky. She put the money toward a brand-new bike. I learned my lesson and kept my eyes peeled for bills in every checkout aisle we ever went through after that, but I never found anything.
We welcome your comments.
3 Ways to Feast on the Spirit
0yourLDSneighborhood News for Friday, 28 October, 2011
Learning to Feast
by Jennifer Ricks
Babies need nourishment to grow physically. Our souls should also be fed to grow strong. Heavenly Father is always trying to feed our spirits.
Do we refuse the nourishment? Or do we accept it?… (more…)
True to the Faith
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Nothing better to remind us of traditions and why we LDS members do what we do than going on a good old fashioned trek. We were reminded of the reason the pioneers crossed the frozen plains: to live their religion peacefully, to make and keep covenants with the Lord, and to build another temple. (more…)
Sharing
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The following poem was sent to us by Linda Garner. We wish you a great summer weekend. (more…)
Befriending Others
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How do we know when we find a true friend? (more…)
Think of Christ
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Do you feel justified sometimes to judge another? Do you feel it’s right to do so? (more…)
Bare Necessities
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Are you a selfless giver, or do you hoard everything that you receive? (more…)
Lifesavers
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If we get sick, we have need of something that will make us feel better. If we have the blues, we need something to help us get back to normal. (more…)








