By Alison Palmer

When I was a young woman, there was a girl in my ward who “made” me want to throw up my hands and give up on most things. She was tall, blond, athletic, and talented. She was everything I wasn’t. I know, because I took careful comparison notes. Then came the year she taught herself to play piano. Within that year, she could play circles around me, and I’d been playing since age five.

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By Dave Ellis

May I vent for a moment? David Ellis is unfortunately a common name. There are about ten of us in the Vegas Valley, each more handsome than the next. It’s true, if we ever have a David Ellis convention, and we are all lined up right, you could totally see it. In reality it looks more like an evolution chart, with me somewhere in the middle.

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How grateful I am for righteous men! Whether in our family circle, in our wards or neighborhoods, or just business associates, the world is blessed every day by righteous men. We celebrate both the anniversary of the priesthood restoration and Father’s Day in this fantastic issue.

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For those of you who juggle kids and career and callings…

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by Heather B. Moore

Although the authority of the priesthood is bestowed only on worthy male members of the Church, the blessings of the priesthood are available to everyone. The priesthood was restored on earth so that “the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39) could be brought to Heavenly Father’s children. Priesthood holders serve in their offices to bring salvation to each of us, His children.

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By Jonathan H. Westover

We live in a complex world where Satan is finding new ways to lead us astray. It is paramount that we gain personal revelation and inspiration from God to fortify ourselves, our families, and those around us, as we strive to magnify our roles as priesthood holders.

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By Natalie J. Hale

Around Father’s Day I find myself thinking of the priesthood and just how interconnected it is with fatherhood.

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By Alison Palmer

Scripture: John 3:5

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By Gail Jackson

Back in simpler, gentler times, when you heard the words ‘malt beverage’ your thoughts would turn to a yummy, thick, rich, ice cream concoction, available in many flavors. If you were lucky, you got not only the large glass filled to the brim, but also the metal container that held the “leftovers!”

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By LaRae Free Kerr, M. Ed

“Sign here, here, here and here,” said the loan officer.

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By Annette Lyon

One of the best-selling LDS fiction authors publishing today is Josi S. Kilpack. Her seventh novel, Sheep’s_Clothing, was released in May by Deseret Book. Josi is known for tackling tough subjects in exciting and realistic ways, and Sheep’s Clothing is no different. Josi joined me recently for an interview to talk about her new book.

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By Josie S. Kilpack

Six children keep Kate and Brad Thompson busy. Between work, school, and church activities there isn’t much time for anything else. Having baby number seven might disrupt the family routine, but Kate isn’t worried about that. She is worried, however, about her oldest daughter, Jess, who has been more distant of late. Kate’s hopes it’s just a phase. Fifteen is a tricky age, after all.

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Cumorah Credit Union is now celebrating the opening of their newest and largest branch. The Paseo Verde Branch, located at 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, offers additional member services including a concierge desk, a vestibule ATM with 24-hour access, and an accommodating drive thru with extended service hours, 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The new branch is designed to serve Cumorah members in the Green Valley/Henderson area.

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“If ever there was a time; if ever there was a season; if ever there was a cause that cried out for men of purpose and men of purity to step forward and draw upon the powers of heaven, it is today.” Robert L. Millet from Men of Valor

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More than 25 years of research and study now culminates in the new travel series, Sacred Places (Deseret Book, paperback series), bringing Church history to life for individuals and families alike. In an endeavor to help guide interested Saints to the places made sacred by the sacrifices of those who have gone before, editor LaMar C. Berrett’s Sacred Places is filled with the best information, dozens of maps and photographs. This 6-volume series is the perfect companion to help navigate travelers on their Church history tour. The six volumes are New England and Eastern Canada; New York and Pennsylvania; Ohio and Illinois; Missouri; Iowa and Nebraska; Wyoming and Utah.
Sacred Places is available at Deseret Book, DeseretBook.com and wherever LDS books are sold.