A Brigham Young University Student Journal
I love all the excitement that surrounds the Halloween season, but now that I’ve gotten older and left the world of trick-or-treating behind, I sometimes have trouble thinking of ways to celebrate this fun holiday. It is never too late to start a family tradition …
Ingredients: 2 ½ C. flour 1 C. shortening ¼ tsp. salt 1 beaten egg ¼ C. warm water 1 Tbsp. vinegar Instructions: Crumble together flour, shortening, and salt (preferably with a pastry cutter). Add egg, water, and vinegar and combine. DO NOT OVER HANDLE. Combine …
My name is Bryn Adams. I am currently a junior at BYU, and…I just got ENGAGED!
While being engaged has probably been one of the most exciting times in my life, it has also been the most stressful. Being a full-time student and planning a wedding is no easy task; it’s hard to find a balance between the two. While I wouldn’t say I’m an expert by any means, I have learned a few things in the past couple of weeks that I would like to share with any of you who are engaged at this moment or who hope to be in the near or distant future.
Tip #1: Start planning as soon as possible
Being engaged is an exciting, blissful moment and you should definitely revel in it. However, it’s important to start getting serious about planning the wedding as soon as possible. My fiancé and I immediately started calling businesses for consultations the day after he popped the question. It has only been two weeks and we already have the temple date set, the reception venue, the cake and food at the reception, decorations, and the honeymoon planned. Just this past week we took some engagement photos, and I’ve already gone dress shopping (with no luck yet). Thankfully, school has been put on the back burner only slightly. Planning a wedding isn’t something you want to procrastinate because it is stressful. The more you have out of the way beforehand, the less stressed you’ll be.
Tip #2: Use your family and friends’ talents
Everyone has that really artsy person or crazy micromanager in their family or circle of friends. I’m telling you that you will be grateful for your family and friends’ talents when it’s time to plan a wedding. They will be your lifesavers, stress savers, and money savers. Don’t be afraid to ask your friends or family to help you, in fact, many of them may even offer their talents to you. My cousin has always had a knack for art and wants to go into photography. She’s a pretty good photographer already and has an awesome camera to boot. I asked her if she would be willing to take my engagement and bridal photos, she was happy to help. Instead of paying a professional hundreds—maybe even thousands—of dollars to take our photos, we’re having my cousin do it for cheaper. When planning a wedding, your family and friends become your greatest assets. Oftentimes they’ll be more than happy to help.
Tip #3: Talk to your fiancé:
When it comes to weddings, it is usually the bride who has been dreaming and planning this day in her head since she was young. While planning your wedding, don’t leave your fiancé out of it, assuming that because he’s a guy, he wouldn’t be interested. Your soon-to-be-husband may have some good ideas that you never even thought of. Although he may not want to be involved with the whole thing, don’t leave him out. Ask him how involved he wants to be with the planning. Not only can your fiancé give ideas and advice, he can also be the one that keeps you sane. Tell him what your ideas are, what you’re stressed about, and what you want help with. Who knows, may he’ll surprise you with an awesome idea or give you comfort when you need it.
Though I feel like I’ve gotten a lot done in two weeks, there is still so much to do. I’m learning as I go, and I’m grateful for all the help that I’ve been given by my friends and family, which I‘m sure I’ll need even more as the date draws closer. These tips have already helped me and I hope they’ll be helpful to others as well.
Here at Stance: Studies on the Family, we love receiving work from students and reading their ideas! However, part of the requirements for the submission process is writing an abstract. In order for a student’s work to be considered for our student journal, a student must include an …
This semester, the staff of Stance wants to provide helpful, uplifting, and interesting posts for our readers regularly. Thus, we have the post schedule. It is as follows: Monday: Freestyle post. That is, our staff submits a post on a topic of their choosing. Wednesday (every …
A sweltering hot summer’s day
Clouds gather like a funeral procession
And let down their tears
Earth is cleansed as pelting sheets of drops flood empty streets
Empty but for one bare-footed stranger
Soaked to the bone
Dancing with delight in the drenching downpour
The warm, wet cement is her stage
Bright flashes of lightening her spot-light
Rushing wind and drum-like thunder her music
By Janai Gariety, Social Media Advisor
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a classic children’s story that has sparked the imagination of children for over 100 years. Facts “The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a British children’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.” “The tale was written for five-year-old Noel Moore, son of …
We are half-way through General Conference! What have you learned? Share your thoughts on twitter and facebook and #LDSconf. Watch General Conference Live on LDS.org! Catch up on Saturday sessions, Priesthood, and the General Women’s Meeting here. “What I the Lord have spoken, I have …
In the constant, daily struggles of everyday life, it can be difficult to feel peace. Whether it’s an upcoming exam or worries about the future (family, career, etc.), feeling peace can seem impossible.
In Doctrine and Covenants 19:23, it tells us how we can individually have peace:
Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.
So how can we have peace?
This world is full of confusion and turmoil. There are wars; there are rumors of wars. There are murders and fighting, divorce and hatred, unkindness and theft. But the Gospel truly does offer peace to those willing to accept its teachings.
Learning of Christ seems pretty straightforward. Sometimes actually learning of Christ is hard when we get busy with life. Studying the scriptures, the Word of God, will help all of us learn of Christ. Going to the temple brings us closer to him.
In Doctrine and Covenants 1:38, the Lord declares the following:
What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
This scripture seems to prove that General Conference is extremely important. When apostles and prophets speak, it is what the Lord would have declared because they are his servants.
Last Sunday in sacrament meeting, my bishop talked about General Conference, which will be happening this weekend. He said that across the church, it is the least attended meeting by the members. I was shocked! General Conference is probably my favorite spiritual weekend every April and October.
Bishop Jackson told the members of my ward eight concepts that we would learn if we would listen to General Conference.
I know that as we listen to the words of the prophets, we must be meek. If we are meek, we will be more likely to accept what they have to say as truth. And if we accept the words of the prophets and apostles, then we will be more likely to implement their teachings into our lives. Being meek is not being weak—being meek will make us humble and stronger.
Post written by: Katie, Editor-in-Chief
As families and as individuals, we have been counseled on multiple occasions to be prepared. Who knows what the future holds! Tornados, droughts, blizzards, earthquakes, and many other natural disasters are on the rise in the world today, leaving us with no better alternative than …