From Addiction and Temptation to Triumphant Redemption

When you’ve wandered so far that rock bottom becomes your new normal, can a single moment of grace change your course forever? Husband, father of four, and RN-turned-educator Joe McCally shares how his encounters with voices of doubt throughout his childhood slowly gave way to a downward spiral of addiction, broken promises, and near-catastrophic decisions. From wrestling with tobacco, alcohol, and pornography, to the familial struggles that left him homeless, Joe’s conversion story and journey to sobriety illustrate that no depth is too far for God’s reach.

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The Trap of a Validating Love

We want to be validated in the way that we show love, but that often leads to a trap of loneliness. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife explains the truest ways to form intimacy in a relationship and a better alternative to seeking validation from those we love.

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Addicts Have a Savior and It Isn’t You

Danny and Emily Deaton are the founders of Living Proof Recovery Services, a company dedicated to supporting individuals and families who are navigating addiction with a loved one. They carry degrees from rival schools, the University of Utah and Brigham Young University but found common ground in their love for Jesus and the Utah Jazz. They have built a life they love together in Alpine, Utah. They love being parents to three awesome children and have served as Stake Young Single Adult leaders and Emily as a Relief Society president. Danny and Emily host the “Your Living Proof Podcast” @your_living_proof and love speaking and sharing their message of faith in action, hope, and their love for Jesus Christ.

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Learning to Love

How do we love those who seem to get away with everything? How do we love ourselves? Matthew Merrill reminds us of a deeper way of learning how to love those we see most difficult to love.

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Days Never to be Forgotten

How do you overcome feelings of inadequacy? Some ideas are shared in the comments. Please share more! What are you doing to prepare for and be a part of this decade that Elder Stevenson reminds us in his talk, is a time “Never to be Forgotten?” We’d love to hear from each of you how you are “living, caring inviting and uniting” in this unprecedented decade! What principles and truths stand out to you in this talk?

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