by Marlene Ellingson | Jul 16, 2019
A Lifeline When We Are Sinking “Were my parents lying to me all those years?” There was a time when I asked that question. A young man I knew in high school was learning from our missionaries. I was so excited for him—I just knew he would find the...
by Marlene Ellingson | Jun 7, 2019
M Making the Grade Usually, you don’t have to be perfect to get an “A.” In fact, A’s are usually given for anywhere between 90-100% on a test. So if a student pushes for just 10% mistakes, he can still get the top grade. Not so with music. Musicians...
by Marlene Ellingson | May 3, 2019
Limiting Electronics May Be the Best Way! I came upon this research that I wanted to share: Do You Know A Child with these Symptoms? irritable moodspoor focusdisorganized or defiant behaviortearfulness, frustration, meltdownsanger that comes on easilyinsomnia or panic...
by Marlene Ellingson | Apr 19, 2019
Their Reality Have you ever watched the 3-year olds at a Primary Presentation? There they are standing there in front of the congregation in all their cuteness, with big eyes—and absolutely not singing. But they think they are! Many a Primary...
by Marlene Ellingson | Apr 3, 2019
Preventing Suicidal Tendencies “Many years ago, I heard the story of the son of King Louis XVI of France. King Louis had been taken from his throne and imprisoned. His young son, the prince, was taken by those who dethroned the king. They thought that inasmuch...
by Marlene Ellingson | Mar 8, 2019
Teaching Desire for Prayer When she was just a toddler, my little daughter stuck her finger down her throat and made herself throw up! “Oh no!” I exclaimed, “My daughter is already showing signs of Bulimia! What should I do?!” Well, when I...
