QUESTION  My oldest daughter, Krista (not her real name) will turn 8 soon and be baptized. Krista has always struggled with lying. She will carry on a lie for an hour, even when we know 100% that she is lying. Yesterday for instance, she lied for 45 minutes about taking a bite of a piece of old food in the car that had fallen under a seat. I knew she was lying, because I saw the food in her mouth,...

QUESTION I read Choosing Glory yesterday and loved it. I just wanted to comment on the idea that suffering is the route to changing terrestrial to celestial. My life is one of peace, joy, service, love and deep-seated contentment. I can honestly say I have no trials in my life, only blessings. My husband is faithful, kind, has integrity and loves me. He has been gainfully employed our whole marriage...

I recently got an email from a former BYU student, now doing doctoral work in engineering in the Midwest. This young man wrote: I have a co-worker with whom I have been discussing the issue of same-sex marriage and the repercussions on society. He is pro-family in a traditional sense, but is unsure on his political responsibility in that regard. The co-worker said to me: “The real issue I...

QUESTION I was married in the Temple 18 years ago and I have 6 children living at home.  My marriage has been continually emotionally and at times physically abusive. My husband’s anger and rage lie just beneath the surface and we live in fear that he will explode at any moment.  I have asked my husband if we could please talk with our Bishop and he becomes enraged and refuses to talk to him....

(Note from Lili: My apologies to some who submit questions and wait a long time for an answer. Thanks for your patience. Thanks, too, to all who read and comment. I really appreciate your thoughts.) QUESTION I saw your August 2010 Ed Week presentation on BYU TV (dealing with hurt and anger).  It was excellent!  My question is a side topic related to a point you mentioned in the presentation. I am...