What your children really want for dinner is you!
In an age of constant online connection, we may need to disconnect from technologies and other distractions to truly reconnect with our families.
Families grow stronger when they set aside these distractions and spend meaningful time together—learning eternal values like the importance of marriage and children, the purpose of life, and the true source of joy.
Parents also have a duty to teach their children practical knowledge apart from gospel principles. Families unite when they do meaningful things together. Happy family experiences strengthen family ties. Camping, sports activities, and other recreation are especially valuable for bonding families.
Some may say, “But we have no time for any of that.” To find time to do what is truly worthwhile, many parents will find that they can turn their families on if they all turn their technologies off.
What those we love need most is simply time with us. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is our ultimate role model. He will help us as we strive to build these family bonds.
"Why did God create evil?"
A professor at the university asked his students the following question:
“Everything that exists was created by God?”
One student bravely answered:
“Yes, it was created by God.”
The professor asked :
“If God created everything, then God created evil, since it exists. And according to the principle that our deeds define ourselves, then God is evil.”
The student became silent after hearing such an answer. The professor was very pleased with himself. He boasted to students for proving once again that faith in God is a myth.
Another student raised his hand and said:
“Can I ask you a question, professor?”
"Of course," replied the professor.
“Professor, is cold a thing?”
“What kind of question is this? Of course it exists. Have you ever been cold?”
Students laughed at the young man's question.
The young man answered:
“Actually, sir, cold doesn't exist. According to the laws of physics, what we consider cold is actually the absence of heat. A person or object can be studied on whether it has or transmits energy.
Absolute zero (-460 degrees Fahrenheit) is a complete absence of heat. All matter becomes inert and unable to react at this temperature. Cold does not exist. We created this word to describe what we feel in the absence of heat.”
The student continued:
“Professor, does darkness exist?”
“Of course it exists.” said the professor.
“You're wrong again, sir. Darkness also does not exist. Darkness is actually the absence of light. We can study the light but not the darkness. We can use Newton's prism to spread white light across multiple colors and explore the different wavelengths of each color. You can't measure darkness. A simple ray of light can break into the world of darkness and illuminate it. How can you tell how dark a certain space is? You measure how much light is presented. Isn't it so? Darkness is a term man uses to describe what happens in the absence of light.”
In the end, the young man asked the professor:
“Sir, does evil exist?”
This time it was uncertain, the professor answered:
“Of course, as I said before. We see it every day. Cruelty, numerous crimes and violence throughout the world. These examples are nothing but a manifestation of evil.”
To this, the student answered:
“Evil does not exist, sir, or at least it does not exist for itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is like darkness and cold—a man-made word to describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is not faith or love, which exist as light and warmth. Evil is the result of the absence of Divine love in the human heart. It’s the kind of cold that comes when there is no heat, or the kind of darkness that comes when there’s no light.”
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Shane Battier shares a must-listen on what it really means to be a champion, how to be a great teammate, and how to make an impact.
"The sign says, 'Champions are made when no one is looking.' I sorta laugh at that sign because there is no better sign to sum up my career than that. I lived that literally."
Here's why:
"My last few years in the NBA, I was first or last, depending on how you look at it - in a stat called time per possession...I was the NBA's version of hot potato."
Then he did the math:
"I found out that 98% of the time I was on the court, I didn't touch the ball. Only 2% of the time I actually physically touched it."
"Most people watch the player with the ball or guarding the ball. So literally, when I say 'champions are made when no one's watching' - no one is watching me for 98% of the time."
"But yet I was an integral part of my team. I was an integral piece in my coach's sweat when I didn't play."
How did he do it?
"I always looked at ways to impact the game. Boxing out. Taking charges. Sexy plays like running back on defense. All of these made up my 98% of time spent away from the ball."
98% invisible, but 100% essential.
You don't have to score to make an impact on the game.
The best teammates own their role. They are willing to put the team first over individual glory.
(🎥 The Nantucket Project)
Feng shui is real.
Delete photos. Delete apps. Rearrange some furniture. Give some clothes away. Delete numbers. Make your phone display neater. Organize your seasonings. Organize your clothes. Organize your life so you can think clearly.
Trust me.
This is a Mindset MUST-watch.
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We can become exactly who we want to become.
We can control our thoughts.
We can control our mind.
We can make that 8-year version of us proud!
Having this perspective at age 22 is just awesome. 🥇
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“Most people don’t want be pushed that hard. They want to be pushed to their level of comfort. You need coaches that push you outside your comfort zone because that’s how you grow and that’s how you develop self confidence and self esteem. They push you to deal with failure,” Tom Brady
🎥 @dc_mma
"Truth is timeless. Truth does not differ from one age to another, from one people to another, from one geographical location to another ... the great all-prevailing Truth stands for time and eternity." —Billy Graham
Tim Grover ex entrenador de Michael Jordan dijo:
“Luego de cada partido le preguntaba a Jordan: 6am? 7am? Para que me dijera a que hora ibamos al gimnasio la proxima mañana. Me decia la hora y ahi estaba. Especialmente luego de una derrota. No habia discusion ni debate. Nunca me pedia la manana libre. El estaba entrenando temprano mientras los otros dormian. Era interesante como el tipo con mas talento entrenaba mas que todos los demas.
Two players walk into every season.
Player 1 has out-of-this-world, God-given ability… but a weak mindset. When things go wrong, confidence disappears. Pressure feels heavy. The game becomes stressful.
Player 2 has pretty good natural talent, nowhere near Player 1, but has an elite mindset. They control the controllables, welcome adversity, and see pressure as fuel. Their confidence is built from their daily disciplines.
I always ask athletes: Which player ends up with more confidence? More fun? A more rewarding and successful career on and off the field? The answer is obvious.
Talent might open the door. Mindset is what keeps it open. And the best part? Mindset is trainable. Bring it on.
Two years ago today, Noah Fifita, T-Mac, and Arizona announced they were sticking with Brent Brennan.
The Wildcats also came back after trailing by 19 points to defeat UCLA in the final game at McKale as Pac-12 rivals.
One of the greatest days in Arizona Athletics history! 🌵🙌
@AZATHLETICS Pacific Islander athletes heading to Hawaii in May! Email invite sent. We are joining @HuiMahiai ' for our 1st Service Learn trip - All expenses covered to the 1st 15 interested! Check your emails!
My heart is full seeing @KGUN9 share Le Nu'u Legacy's story. Supporting our Pacific Islander student-athletes is everything. Help us close out 2025 strong: https://t.co/DjA7cg646g 🌺 https://t.co/AczIoxnPIA