A Brigham Young University Student Journal
In a little more than a week, it’s St. Valentine’s Day. đ Okay, so I’m sorry for the reminder. I think this holiday is a little overrated. But here are some not terrible ideas to celebrate this holiday with a little more style Coffee Filters. So you …
Pillow fight! Just kidding . . . But what is more fun that a bunch of big, fluffy pillows? If you’ve just moved into a new apartment or home, a quick way to make your new space feel “homey” is to make some spunky pillows for any room. Currently, …
Decorating with mirrors can add elegance or edgy-ness to any home, apartment, or rental. Mirrors create the illusion of space, airiness, opennessâmaking this decor choice perfect for small spaces, like hallways or tinier bedrooms.
AÂ current trend is decorating with multiple mirrors on the same wall. The mirrors can be the same size or various sizes. Use frames of the same color or design, or try very different patterns and textures for contrast. Another fun decor idea to try is to create patterns with the mirrors on the wall.
The more different the style of the mirrors, the more eclectic the feel of the space in which you are decorating will be.
In contrast, the more uniform the style of the mirrors, the more refined and elegant the feel of the space in which you are decorating will be.
âKatie, Stance: Studies on the Family
When I first read the title âMoroccan Womenâs Integration of Family and Religion,â I was at once piqued. I am always eager to learn new insights into other cultures and religions, and Donna Lee Bowen gives an insightful account of her findings from the womenâs …
It’s trueâdecorating or even updating decor can be stressful. But when you decorate this special space, the process does not need to be complicated! What you need is specific idea in mind. For example, try picking a theme or a color. Consider questions, such as the …
The excitement is building; I am officially counting down the days now. In a little over two weeks my fiancĂ©e and I are getting married in the Salt Lake Temple! He feels like itâs not coming soon enough, I feel like the time is whizzing by.
Today, instead of talking about wedding planning, Iâd like to talk about something that I will have to start thinking about in the near future; when to have kids. My fiancĂ©e and I have only talked about it occasionally, and it was only the basic questions like: âhow many kids do you want?â or âwhat should we name our kids?â We havenât really talked about it seriously yet, but I imagine that time will be coming soon. Itâs a question that all married couples have to face and eventually decide on.
A couple weeks ago, my cousin told my fiancĂ©e and I not to have kids until he had a secure job. At the time we just smiled and didnât say anything, but I was inwardly upset. Not only was it not her place to say, but also in the LDS faith we are taught that having children is part of Godâs plan, and that families are essential to our salvation. I have often heard from Church leaders that couples should not necessarily wait until they are financially secure to have children. I knew that my cousin had heard the same testimonies on the subject so I was confused as to why she would say that to us.
I had to take a step back and think about where my cousin was coming from. My cousin grew up in a home where her father came from a well-to-do family and was already secure in his job when he married her mom. Taking this step back, I could see her perspective and knew that she sincerely had our best interests at heart.
While my cousinâs advice was logical, it is not up to her, the rest of my family, nor my friends, or really anyone, to decide when my fiancĂ©e and me have children. The decision when to have kids and how many should be between the spouses and the Lord. When making this decision, and really any important decision, it is necessary to consult with each other and pray to the Lord about the decision. By doing this we invite the Lord to be a part of the marriage and have a hand in it.
Just as we wouldnât want to be judged, it is important not to be judgmental of other couples based on how many or how few kids they have. No one really understands their specific situation, only the Lord does. The Lord is the judge of mankind, not us. Many times it may be difficult for a couple to bear children, and it would be unfair to judge them. Remember, it is not anyone elseâs business; it is solely between husband, wife, and the Lord.
I personally cannot wait to start a family and I am so ecstatic to be a mother. Families are essential to society, and most notably to the children that are brought into it.
By Bryn Adams
Every so often an event happens that puts everything into perspective. All those stressorsâeducation, family, careers, and hundreds of other thingsâbecome hushed and fade into the background. Just a couple weeks ago, my family found out that my great aunt, who we love and adore, …
My name is Bryn Adams. I am currently a junior at BYU, andâŠI 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 …
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 weakâbeing meek will make us humble and stronger.
Post written by: Katie, Editor-in-Chief
By Jerrick Robbins My sister recently bought a new cell phone. It has all the speed, all the data, and all the memory a person could want. Her brand-new technology puts my one-year-old technology to shame. In fact, it might as well own my phone. …