My favorite mission story
All we had to go on was a name, a street, and a postal code. But sometimes when things seem like they’re not working out, that’s exactly how they’re supposed to work out. Continue reading My favorite mission story
To hono(u)r
As we ponder the questions of whom and how to honor, our varied answers should lead us through the principles of respect, affection, and forgiveness to charity, or the pure love of Christ. Continue reading To hono(u)r
And then there were five
The 2015 edition of our family’s annual Christmas letter to loved ones, looking back on our lives in a year whose biggest event was the arrival of a new member of our family, a little boy named Heath. Continue reading And then there were five
New York City public schools calendar in Google Calendar
The 2015–16 New York City public schools calendar in Google Calendar—which you can add to your own Google Calendar (or whatever your preferred online calendar is). Continue reading New York City public schools calendar in Google Calendar
Create your own personalized ToothTracker
A few people have asked us how we keep track of when our children’s teeth come in. Well, here’s our solution, and we’re sharing it with you. Continue reading Create your own personalized ToothTracker
Mormons and Scouting: It comes down to this?
I normally don’t feel the need to speak out about statements issued by my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that statement on Monday, 27 July 2015, about the Boy Scouts of America’s policy change? I’m sorry, but it was just stupid. Continue reading Mormons and Scouting: It comes down to this?
The toddler that travels
Fiona imparts some of the wisdom she’s gained on travels with Mama and Daddy. Continue reading The toddler that travels
Colin’s baby blessing
A transcript and audio recording of Colin’s naming and blessing. Colin Everett Joyce received his baby blessing from his father, Dustin Tyler Joyce, during the sacrament meeting of the Bushwick 1st Branch on Sunday, 2 February 2014. Continue reading Colin’s baby blessing
Finding our first home
We found apartment 931 by chance. We made it—that wonderful little apartment—our home by choice. Continue reading Finding our first home
Mama Lee kills the neighbors’ hogs
By David Hibdon | A story about loose hogs and a shotgun helps illustrate where Revelee Hibdon came from. Continue reading Mama Lee kills the neighbors’ hogs
Metro-North: Mission accomplished
Originally posted on Dustin Tyler Joyce:
This past Saturday, 6 June, my daughter and I had our latest train adventure. Our destination: Waterbury, Connecticut, the northern terminus of Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch, the longest and easternmost of three branches off the New Haven Line. We boarded the New Haven Line train that leaves Grand Central at 10.02. After a brief stop at Harlem-125 St, this train runs express… Continue reading Metro-North: Mission accomplished
Faith
“Faith is when you believe but can’t see it, but it is really there.”
Fiona’s first talk in church, given in Primary sharing time on Sunday, 10 May 2015. Continue reading Faith
A Magna Carta for the 21st century
Support our Kickstarter campaign! We’re raising money to print an 800th anniversary edition of Magna Carta. Continue reading A Magna Carta for the 21st century
Colin goes ‘hoteling’* for the first time
Colin spends his first night away from home—and takes his first train ride, to boot. Continue reading Colin goes ‘hoteling’* for the first time
‘Lift up the hands that hang down’
All of us can share the pure love of Christ—and we all need to feel it from others. Continue reading ‘Lift up the hands that hang down’
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