Though his body was crippled, his mind was sharp,” said Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “His wisdom was deep and profound. It came of long experience in many fields. He brought with him the mind of a lawyer, and the compassion of a church leader. His faith in the truth of the restored gospel was unflagging. There was no doubt in his mind concerning the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith. He had no doubt about the validity of the Book of Mormon. His posterity, whom he loved, was his greatest treasure.”

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by Dave Ellis

My wife doesn’t watch much television. So when she finds a show she likes, I run with it to get some quality couch sitting time with her. Yes I’m that lazy, I will watch a show that doesn’t interest me as long as I can sit down while doing it. Oh, and be with my wife.

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These summer months pass so quickly. My daughter Hattie was baptized this month, and my nephew Chris is heading out on his mission. The forward progress of life happens so quickly it’s hard to believe.

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by Anthony E. Larson

Nephi used a handy teaching device to instruct his people. He found it useful to compare events and conditions in his time to those found in his scriptures, “the books of Moses” and the “writings of Isaiah.” He wrote, “…for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.” (1 Nephi 19:23.) He later amplified on that concept by adding, “Now these are the words, and ye may liken them unto you and unto all men.” (2 Nephi 11:8.)

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by Danielle Ellis

By now, every member of the voting public knows there is a Mormon with sights set on the White House. What you may not know is that he is not alone.

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By Lu Ann Staheli

I LOVE the TLC program Clean Sweep. Even though I’ve seen each episode a dozen times, I watch whenever they run one, and organizer Peter Walsh is the reason why.
When I listen to his genteel approach with people who cling to their stuff, I am more motivated to clean house, de‑clutter areas, and show respect toward meaningful items. One of my favorite ways to clean is to turn on Clean Sweep and watch while I de‑junk a closet or sort items in a dresser drawer.

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By Sherrie Mackelprang

Seven children, two adults, and a dog were a perfect recipe for making mountains of dirty laundry. As a child, I remember scurrying to the peak of such mountains and laying on the soft mound. My mother could often be found in the center of what looked like the clothing Rockies exchanging one batch of laundry for another. Out with the clean and in with the dirty. She was a master at this job. The machines chugged and hummed with steady use.

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By Natalie Hale and Danielle Ellis

Clutter seems to plague modern Americans like no other generation. Previous generations had neither the money nor the availability of too much stuff. Many lived by the motto, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”

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By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Mosiah 2:17

Song: “I’m Trying to Be like Jesus,” Children’s Songbook, 78

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BYU activities are coming to Las Vegas and the BYU Alumni Association Las Vegas Chapter has planned many events for our community to enjoy this fall.

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If you are dreaming of the day when your mortgage will be paid off, then there’s a great tool to help you. It’s the Money Merge Account from United First Financial, based out of Bluffdale, UT.

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