9 games you’ll want to bring on your next family vacation

I recently experienced a couple of events that taught me about why some trials persist even though we are working hard to defeat them. Before I tell you about that, I need to provide some background. First, you should know we currently have two children at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. Second, you should know that we live in Vancouver, Washington, which is about 700 miles from there. Third, I should tell you that I enjoy indoor cycling, which is a specific type of stationary bike—some know it as spinning. Please bear with me while I explain how these things are related.

While giving an address to LDS Business College students on November 19 in the Assembly Hall at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared three things that we can always be grateful for—regardless of our circumstance.

President Russell M. Nelson put Latter-day Saints around the world on notice in October that the April 2020 general conference “will be different from any previous conference” because it “will commemorate the very foundations of the restored gospel.” Spring 2020 marks 200 years since Joseph Smith’s inaugural vision of the Father and the Son, known by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the First Vision.

As he concluded his ministry to Southeast Asia with President Russell M. Nelson, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that the pioneers who are building a legacy there and embracing the gospel of Jesus Christ are "destined to be a force" for the Church.

Friday is the final day of President Russell M. Nelson’s Southeast Asia Ministry and at the conclusion of the tour, he and Elder D. Todd Christofferson reflected on their experiences over the 7-day, four country trip.

In 2014, a year after Disney’s Frozen hit theaters, around 1,131 new babies became walking reminders of magical snow queen, Elsa, giving the name a noticeable boost for the first time in forever. My sister and I went to see it mostly because of the vocal talent (how could you not love Idina Menzel when you grew up listening to her sing “Defying Gravity” as Elphaba?), and we were not as bedazzled by the film as everyone else seemed to be. Sure, there were a few beautiful scenes and some catchy songs, but overall, we were disenchanted with the storyline and all its plot holes and wished everyone would just "let it go."

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading of 1 and 2 Peter. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Livingfor additional resources and suggestions.

This week’s readings: 1 and 2 Peter

This weekend marks the final stop of the 2019 HEAR Tour for Time Out for Women and you can live stream a day full of inspiring messages and music for just $25 dollars by clicking here. Fans of our LDS Living podcast All In will recognize Brooke Romney, Jane Clayson Johnson, and the Bonner Family, who will all take part in Saturday’s events.