By Lu Ann Brobst Staheli

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. (Psalms 136:1)

Among the first words a child learns are the simple phrases Please and Thank you. Somewhere in the teenage years, we tend to forget about those kind words and become more demanding in our requests, occasionally expecting more than we need and rarely giving thanks where thanks is due. As adults, we try to convince ourselves that this simply isn’t true, that we are indeed gracious in balancing our requests and response, but, like it or not, it’s all too easy for us to forget the gratitude and maintain the attitude.

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By Danielle Ellis

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, people began to discuss the concept of “cocooning.” By this they meant the concept of pulling back from outside activities and focusing on the family. Facing our mortality has a way of refocusing priorities. That’s good, right?

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By Jeffrey R. Holland

In the April 2006 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland dedicated a talk to anyone who felt their life was broken beyond repair. Now, his counsel is featured in a new book that makes it clear why he has earned a reputation as one of the church’s great communicators. Broken Things to Mend (Deseret Book, $24.95, Hardcover) publishes in one book some of the most powerful words ever taught by Elder Holland. He shares the “good news of the gospel” and teaches that knowing who God and Christ are is the source of healing.

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