When I was a teen I worked full-time as an international runway model. I retired from the industry shortly after I turned 18 and have been speaking to Young Women groups about finding true happiness for the last 10 years. At some point during every talk, I look into the faces of those strong little women and think, “within the next few years, these girls are going to drink, smoke, go too far with boys, get discouraged, feel hurt and
In Celje, Slovenia in 2006, my missionary companion and I were in charge of a lesson for family home evening. We decided on an interactive lesson on the Tree of Life as depicted in the book of 1st Nephi. We got a rope, secured one end to the wall, and taped a picture of Christ just above where the rope ended at the front of the little room we used as a chapel. The other end of the rope
First let me just say, I’m sorry you’re hurting. Getting denied admittance to any college hurts, but there is a special sting when that college is owned by your Church. Though your Instagram feed may be flooded by #byubound posts please know you are not alone. There are thousands of kids who are quietly hurting just like you. In 2006 I applied to BYU because that’s where all my older siblings and both of my parents went. I only
I don’t have much of an elaborate introduction. I am a full-time mom to two sweet'n crazy kiddos and a wife to a man who keeps me on my toes. Nick and I met at BYU, had an indecisive courtship, got married, quit our jobs, and jumped straight into entrepreneurial adventures. We have been pretty vocal about our faith journeys online at @chels_homer. I crave community and friendships and find writing a great outlet to connect with others. At any
As we enter our second year of the Come Follow Me program we are so grateful to see so many awesome #CFM resources available. It is clear that our community is excited to apply this new approach to the Book of Mormon. We are so blessed to live in a day when you don't have to have access to Deseret Book to get your hands on wonderful study materials. As typically happens when there is an influx of resources, it