What my grandparents’ Easter recipe teaches me about the Savior

Sitting at my desk, looking over my extensive list of words and knowing there were many more yet to be found, I felt awe, and I knew more than ever before that the Book of Mormon could not be explained away as the work of one or several 19th-century authors. No man or woman—be it Tolstoy, Tolkien, or Twain—could use unique vocabulary for over 50 individuals.

There's no doubt Claire Ryann Crosby is a very accomplished young lady. From multiple appearances on Ellen to a role in the live-action A Little Mermaid starring Shirley MacLaine, Claire definitely has a career as a singer and actress at only 5 years old.

Last night on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, LDS woman Kitanna Belnap Taylor secured $5,000 and is set to continue in tonight's episode.

President Russell M. Nelson applauded Dr. Donald Doty and his wife, Cheryl Doty, for their nine years of service overseeing the health of LDS missionaries. "They deserve our deepest gratitude and highest praise for their devoted service to this profession, and to all of God’s children across the globe," he said.

The barefoot five-year-old girl riding on her father's back tilted her head up at the expansive, black velvet sky that twinkled with bright stars. "Daddy, what's beyond Korea?" She inhaled the earthy scent of the surrounding farmland in dreamy wonder.

President Nelson, his wife, Wendy Watson Nelson, and Elder Holland and his wife, Patricia Holland, all began their global ministry tour on Tuesday with a historic stop.

In this past general conference, President M. Russell Ballard encouraged that “Church members—both men and women—should not hesitate, if they desire, to run for public office at any level of government wherever they live.” He continued, “Our voices are essential today and important in our schools, our cities, and our countries” (“Precious Gifts from God,” general conference, April 2018). Here are eight LDS women in U.S. politics who have already dedicated their lives and their voices to making the world a better place.

While having a good job, earning a living, and making meaningful connections with others are all incredibly important components of a well-rounded lifestyle, these things should not become the foundation of who we are and how we seek our happiness.

What a powerful example of following our Savior regardless of obstacles in our lives. As Elder Josh Bauman wrote in an email to his family, "The whole time [Juanita] was in [the baptismal font] she was saying 'Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus,' but with a small voice that struck right into the very center of your heart. After they baptized her, she came up and said, 'Kolabal Jesucristo,' which is Tzeltal [the Mayan language] for 'Thank you, Jesus Christ.'"