Health + Fitness

I just read an article about how the Church can help those who struggle with depression. I appreciated Garrick D. Conner’s input into the conversation about mental health issues in the Church, as his words are compassionate, sympathetic, encouraging,...

Growing up southern, I learned that when someone asks, "How are you?" the expected reply is, "I'm fine how are you?" You aren't supposed to think about it, it's just what you say. A friend of mine got irritated once...

For several months now, I have been sitting in a place of discouragement and even despair. This school year has been hard. My family has gone through some trying things. Several of us (including myself) had covid back in...

  I watch him sleep by the light of the iv pump and the twinkling of the tiny Christmas tree by the window. It’s a day where I’m feeling anxious. I watch his chest rise and fall with every breath, thankful...

When it’s dark and it’s cold and I can’t feel my soul You are still good… Those are lyrics to a song “You are Good” by Nichole Nordeman. I sang those words over and over again through tears and groaning...

I don't live particularly close to any gyms or other fitness facilities. I also am the sole caregiver for our four kids for 18+ hours most days. For these reasons, I usually exercise at home. What tends to work...

Krista and her family lived down the street from us when she was in about first grade. At the time, our kids ranged in age from 5-10 years old. She'd often come down to play in "the kingdom," an...

Many of us have electronic calendars with alarms set to remind us to do this or go there...some of us still rely on a paper calendar that is carefully color-coded with each family member's activities, appointments, and practices.  We...

          Halloween has just come to and end, all the children are breathing a sigh of relief that the scary time of year is over. However, for moms (and dads) the most frightening time of...

Let me set the stage for you:  A pandemic is raging. People are scared. People are sick and some are dying. Loved ones are losing family members. Activities like sports, parties, family get togethers, vacations, and more are getting cancelled. There is a national coin...