by Jeff Muir
Growing up in a non-LDS home, the idea of tithing was foreign to me. My grandfather, a very un-religious and self-made man, always told me that I should save 10% of my income for a rainy day. As I grew older I read stories about professional athletes – usually LDS – who donated 10% of their incomes to “church.” But I always assumed that only the fabulously wealthy actually did this. That’s as close as I ever came to learning about tithing.
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by Danielle Ellis
In this fourth installment of our series on Provident Living, we take a look at Resource Management. While resources admittedly cover much more than money, it is a major component of our resources, and one many of us struggle to manage well. President Hinckley’s regular comments on financial matters to members of the Church are ample evidence of this fact.
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By Dave Ellis
This month my only sister, Ann, I believe, is turning thirty. Not so many years ago thirty sounded old. It still kind of does, only because I still act twelve and not in the good “He still has the spirit and awe of a child” way. More in the “He remembers comic book super hero powers better than family birthdays” way.
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Learning To Be A Good Samaritan
by Danielle Ellis
President Hinckley told a story about President Faust in October 1998 General Conference. He told how many years ago, President Faust’s only debt was a small mortgage on his home, drawing 4% interest. “Many people would have told him he was foolish to pay off that mortgage when it carried so low a rate of interest. But the first opportunity he had to acquire some means, he and his wife determined they would pay off their mortgage. He has been free of debt since that day. That’s why he wears a smile on his face, and that’s why he whistles while he works.”
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by Danielle Ellis
Ready for a standard missionary farewell talk, the entire extended Ellis family settled into the chapel on Mother’s Day. As Daniel, my oldest nephew, spoke, I realized he was giving a simple blueprint for a successful financial life. See, before Daniel left, he had paid, by himself, for his entire mission. $9,600.
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by Amanda Hughes
Recently I found myself studying the painting which illustrates the story of Jesus and the young rich man written of in Matthew 19. Although the rich man had followed all the commandments since his youth, he was unwilling to give up his wealth to follow the Savior. As I studied the young man’s face, I noticed how sad he looked and wondered what he was thinking as he walked away from the Savior. I felt that he must not have yet learned that riches and material goods do not bring true happiness.
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by LaRae Free Kerr
It’s Clear the Clutter time! Inevitably, as I collect materials for columns, I have snippets of advice, addresses and URLs that pile up. They’re all valuable but not big
enough to warrant their own columns. It’s time to clean up. Hopefully, some of my clutter-clearing will be priceless to you.
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Interview with Josi S. Kilpack, author of Sheep’s_Clothing
by Duane Hutchings
In today’s tightening housing market, it takes more than a sign in the yard to make a sale. Century 21 Consolidated agent Duane Hutchings has some advice for those looking to sell their homes.
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Become Mortgage Free In Record Time
Digitized Photo Collections Aid Research
The Best of EFY 2004-2006: Most Requested Songs From Especially For Youth
by Gail Jackson
As I was mulling over column ideas, I received a phone call from a frustrated daughter-in-law. I feel very sorry for her but I am also really thankful it is them and not us. We had our turns. Six of them. Their angelic little Kirk Titan has overnight become Terror Titan! Guess how old he is.
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by Danielle Ellis
Much has been said over the past few weeks over a Jim Gibson campaign mailer. It was a reprint of an article originally written by me, printed in our magazine in July 2005.
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by Thomas Wayment, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Andrew Skinner
What do LDS scholars think of Dan Brown’s popular tale?
Three LDS scholars, Thomas Wayment, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Andrew Skinner say readers are being exposed to a revisionist view of Jesus of Nazareth. The Da Vinci Code draws heavily upon radical New Testament scholars who have dedicated their lives to redefining who Jesus was and what he did. The three have co-authored the new book What Da Vinci Didn’t Know: An LDS Perspective (Deseret Book, Softcover, $13.95).
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Book Review: Powerful Aid in Book of Mormon Study
by Rulon Dean Skinner
The anticipation and excitement of receiving the Aaronic Priesthood and being ordained a deacon at age twelve dominates the thoughts of Latter-day Saint boys. Between the ages of twelve and nineteen, each young man makes many crucial decisions—often daily—that will set the direction for his adult years in mortality and even into the eternities.
In From Deacon to Man of God, author Rulon Dean Skinner offers timely advice garnered from decades of serving young men through scouting and a variety of Church callings.
Brother Skinner addresses such topics as the challenges of puberty, listening to and following the Spirit, repentance, forgiveness, and much more. Young men will find advice that will help them grow into prepared missionaries, good husbands, and exceptional fathers. Retail: $9.99.
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The Rosel Seastrand Arts Foundation presents Seven Brides for Severn Brothers, the boisterous fun-filled family musical. The show will run for eight performances, June 15-24, at the Summerlin Library Theater. Proceeds benefit James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas, a non-profit senior assistance organization. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. The price is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and children under 12. For advance tickets call 702-649-7853.
James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas seeks to improve the quality of life for persons with disabling disorders, the chronically ill and the frail elderly by supporting and assisting them with services, including transportation, that allow them to remain in their homes.
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