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Promises to Elizabeth, Part 1: The Blessing by Sheila Kindred

The Friend November 2006

Think of a time that you’ve exercised faith. Did it bless your life? Did you see immediate results, or did you reflect back on the experience later and realize it changed the trajectory of your life?

Elizabeth is running errands with Mother when they come across the Mormon missionaries from America. The missionaries teach them that they have the authority to bless the sick to heal if it’s part of God’s plan. When Elizabeth becomes ill, Mother calls for the missionaries, hopeful that they’ll be able to heal her.

Follow the link to discover Elizabeth’s fate, and how this experience affected her family.

The Pink Dresser by Eleanor Ashton Badger

The Friend December 2009

Phyllis and Ellie always receive two beautiful, matching gifts for Christmas- blue for Phyllis and pink for Ellie. This Christmas Eve, they spot a ‘pink something’ in the back of their dad’s car, and can’t wait to see their two ‘somethings’ on Christmas morning! When they rush to find their gifts by the glimmering tree the next morning, an unexpected surprise leaves them feeling excited, grateful and blessed.

Tap the link to learn about Phyllis and Ellie’s Christmas morning surprise!

What I Learned about Marriage When I Almost Burned My House Down by Jessica Zoey Strong

YA Weekly October 2022

“Each marriage starts with two built-in handicaps. It involves two imperfect people.” - President Russell M. Nelson

Do you believe in happily-ever-afters? Are you prepared to put in the work it takes to get there? Marriage is a joyous and important step towards eternal life. However, it isn’t without challenges. When unexpected issues arise in marriage, earnest effort to “minimize personal demands and maximize actions of loving selflessness” (Nelson) will lead to a loving, empathetic relationship.

Click the link to discover how the author strengthened her marriage through a close call with a dangerous trial, and how she continues to improve even when ‘flaming toasters’ arise.