Problem-Solving

Problem-solving brings much more value to an organization than problem-spotting!

Come Visit Us In Utah This Year!

The 50 states in America average just 1.18 national parks each, but Utah has FIVE! The Grand Circle contains America’s largest concentration of national parks and monuments. There is no shortage of beautiful vistas, or break-taking canvases in the Grand Circle. Bring your camera, you'll need it!

Healing

Dallin H. Oaks described healing:

Healing blessings come in many ways, each suited to our individual needs, as known to Him who loves us best. Sometimes a “healing” . . . lifts our burden. But sometimes we are “healed” by being given strength or understanding or patience to bear the burdens placed upon us. 

As we consider the key components for healing, let us remember that, in the end, healing is a gift from our Savior that will likely require effort and suffering on our part so that we can grow and develop through our struggles. The gift is often the refinement we experience in the process.

Are We There Yet?

We (Melissa, me and and our 6 children) just returned from a wonderful visit with our family in Arizona for Easter and stopping in several of the many beautiful National Parks in UT & AZ. 

“Are we there yet?” If you’ve been on a road trip with a child, you’ve probably heard this question more than once. That’s because it’s normal for a child to be impatient. The problem occurs when we become adults, and we’re still unwilling to wait. Every good goal usually is more difficult, takes longer, and costs more than we anticipate. (Especially when you're in an RV!) When we rush or abandon the process, we often keep ourselves from reaching our full potential. Be patient and enjoy the ride!

Listen And Silent Are Spelled With The Same Letters.

Think about this. It is important in ALL relationships!

Be Firm In The Truth

Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand. We must not surrender our positions or our values. The gospel of Jesus Christ and the covenants we have made inevitably cast us as combatants in the eternal contest between truth and error. There is no middle ground in that contest.

Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ—just like the Master—will be firm in the truth. 

Though we may disagree, we should not be disagreeable. Our stands and communications on controversial topics should not be contentious. In doing so, we ask that others not be offended by our sincere religious beliefs and the free exercise of our religion. We encourage all of us to practice the Savior’s Golden Rule: “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them” (Matthew 7:12).

-Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Portuguese:

Mesmo ao procurarmos ser mansos e evitar a discórdia, não devemos fazer concessões ou diminuir nosso compromisso com a verdade que compreendemos. Não devemos abrir mão de nossa condição e de nossos valores. O evangelho de Jesus Cristo e os convênios que fizemos nos colocam inevitavelmente como combatentes na eterna disputa entre a verdade e o erro. Não há terreno neutro nessa batalha.

Bondade amorosa é importante, mas um seguidor de Cristo, assim como o Mestre, será firme na verdade.

Embora discordemos, não devemos ser desagradáveis. Nossa posição e comunicação em assuntos controversos não devem ser contenciosas. Dessa forma, pedimos que os outros não se ofendam com nossas sinceras crenças religiosas e o livre exercício de nossa religião. Incentivamos todos a praticar a Regra de Ouro do Salvador: “Tudo o que vós quereis que os homens vos façam, fazei-lho também vós” (Mateus 7:12).

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