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This beautiful lady, Darla Isackson, has been quoted even by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in a Conference talk.  Her wisdom and insights have helped so many people!  She now has only a few months to live. What My Journey with Cancer Is Teaching Me By Darla Isackson  · June 9, 2019 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE   After months of mysterious symptoms which neither my primary care doctor or a specialist could diagnose, pain was added to the mix and my husband Doug took me to the emergency room Saturday, May 4. The first test they did (a CAT Scan) showed two large tumors on my liver and I was immediately admitted to the hospital. I was there for a grueling six days with each day giving us worse news. My first visit to the oncologists after my release to get the final report involved several waits during which I was sometimes in tears. There was never a place I less wanted to be. I have spent a lifetime of effort to...

This article has so much wisdom in it!  More help to analyze our own selves! Recognizing Spiritual Self-Abuse By Darla Isackson  · September 10, 2017 My recent article, “Shedding a Light on Spiritual Abuse” really hit a nerve! The overwhelming response I received let me know that many people related to the message or are concerned for others who are suffering. I appreciated the thoughtful and sometimes poignant responses to the article. I know every situation is different and deserves individual consideration and not blanket solutions or pat answers that offer precious little comfort. However, seeking the Spirit to help us understand and follow true scriptural principles can help us all. Professional counseling is often essential in order to sort out problems resulting from abuse. As individuals, we can only do our best to increase our powers of spiritual discernment and ability to recognize and do something about spiritual abuse. More Expl...