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Everyday Heroes

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By Kristina HawsAll of us have someone we look up to; someone we might call a hero. They may come in the form of a parent or a teacher, but others come from some of the most unlikley of canidates. One person who has made a big differance in my life is my dance teacher. [...]

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Peace on Earth and at Home

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By Kristina HawsIt seems like all we hear about in the paper and on TV are wars and conflicts covering the earth. Many times the effect is restlessness and fear. Now around Christmas time what we’re thinking about is joy and peace. But where does that peace that people crave so much come from? It [...]

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Behold the Cry

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By: K. A. Saundra A journey of the world has started,The climbing of a rocky way.Some may slip and fall to their knees,But from there they start to pray.                 “Oh Lord. Please help me.                I’ve stumbled and wandered astray.                Please lift and hold and guide me                Along a more excellent way.” Behold the cry of one such girlWho [...]

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Wallflowers

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by Kristina HawsHave you ever been to a dance where it seemed like everyone was standing on the wall? Sometimes during the fast songs most everyone is out on the floor but when a slow song starts all the boys seem to disappear. I’ve had both of these experiences. So why don’t boys just ask [...]

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Friend Problems

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A Jen Magazine reader emailed this question: “I just wondered if you guys had any advice on getting friends, because I really am lacking in the department, and I think its because I have higher standards than a lot of people at school. Will you give me some suggestions?” Jen says: Wow, what a good [...]

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My Unlikely Adventure Through The Book of Mormon

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By Howard Lemmon As a young man I was a very poor reader. My comprehension was mediocre, but my reading speed was dismal. Being called upon to read a passage of scripture in church was always traumatic. I would often butcher it beyond recognition. In elementary school, I would be placed in reading groups with [...]

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Finding Your Personal Mission

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Now what? What’s next for me? After graduating from high school, you face so many choices. It can be hard to figure out what’s right for you. The academic world would have you strive for a degree that will lead to a fulfilling, well-paying full-time career. Our religious world stresses getting married and becoming a [...]

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My Quest For A Personal Mission Statement

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By Howard Lemmon In 1989, my father gave me a copy of the book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. It had already been on the New York Times best seller list, a place it would reside for a decade to come. It was written by Steven R. Covey, a notable member of the church [...]

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Grandma, I Can’t Find My Shoes!

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By Howard Lemmon Grandma Lemmon was an eccentric character. Many stories are told and re-told about her by the family. Most of them are designed to poke fun at her. I do not pretend to be an expert on everything about Grandma Lemmon. My interaction with her during my youth was quite limited. I only [...]

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T.V.

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I don’t watch T.V… I used to be addicted to T.V. and would watch hours and hours a day. Watching things other people were doing! But then I realized if I wanted to do cool stuff I couldn’t afford to waste time like that. Anyway, no show could possibly be good enough to outweigh all [...]

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