While we didn’t hit every, we really nejoyed participating in this year’s #LightTheWorld invitations. It certainly brought us closer as a family and helped us hold on to the spirit of Christmas. Here are some of our highlights: Honoring our parents on social media-Putting up Christmas lights for our elderly neighbor-Purchasing water for the humanitarianContinue reading “#LTW17 HIGHLIGHTS”
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#LIGHTTHEWORLD
Last year my family and I joined thousands of other members of the LDS church and participated in the “Light the World” initiative. “Light the World” encourages all to participate in service opportunities during the Christmas season to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ. From December 1 through Christmas day, we were provided with a dailyContinue reading “#LIGHTTHEWORLD”
If I were the devil – Paul Harvey
“If I were the devil… If I were the Prince of Darkness, I’d want to engulf the whole world in darkness. And I’d have a third of its real estate, and four-fifths of its population, but I wouldn’t be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree — Thee! So I’d setContinue reading “If I were the devil – Paul Harvey”
HARD VS SOFT NEWS
Originally posted on Introduction to Journalism:
Taken from Media Awareness Network: Hard News Vs. Soft News News stories are basically divided into two types: hard news and soft news. Hard new generally refers to up-to-the-minute news and events that are reported immediately, while soft news is background information or human-interest stories. Politics, war, economics and…
ONLY AT BYU-I
“Only at BYU-Idaho,” was a phrase I muttered countless times during my six years in Rexburg. And if I’m being completely honest, it was usually meant in a derogatory manner. Oh, your roommate got engaged to a girl he met just last week? Only at BYU-Idaho. It’s -35 degrees after wind-chill and class still isn’tContinue reading “ONLY AT BYU-I”
THINKING
Early in my journalism career, I was asked a question that would go on to shape my career. “What do you think about when you have nothing to think about?” I was initially a little confused by the question because, well, I don’t think about anything when I don’t have anything to think about. ButContinue reading “THINKING”
DAY 25
#LightTheWorld Day 25 – Jesus’ Disciples Followed Him When the Savior was born, a new light appeared in the heavens. He is the Light of the World—not just on Christmas Day, but every day. Follow Him, and never walk in darkness again. This whole month has been both an exciting and uplifting process at theContinue reading “DAY 25”
DAY 24
#LightTheWorld Day 24 – Jesus Cared for His Loved Ones This has probably been my favorite “Light the World” initiative so far. It was a very simple activity, but more meaningful than I can put into words. Summer and I sat down with our girls and explained to them how much we love them andContinue reading “DAY 24”
DAY 23
#LightTheWorld Day 23 – Jesus was a Peacemaker With just a few days until Christmas, it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget about what is truly important. Summer and I have been trying hard to teach our girls the importance of the Christmas season, and when we do, weContinue reading “DAY 23”
DAY 22
#LightTheWorld Day 22 – Jesus Showed Gratitude “Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves?” -Dieter F. Uchtdorf For today’s “Light the World” initiative, our family spent the day only offering prayers of gratitude. After hearing a general conference address on gratitude, I have personallyContinue reading “DAY 22”
Hayden Coombs 