Krista M. Isaacson

Krista M. Isaacson is the author of Unbearable Burden, a memoir about the loss of her daughter to a cancerous brain tumor and how, with Christ, that burden has become bearable. She serves as a Gospel Library App User Awareness Missionary, loves her mountain bike named Breezy, and collects too many vintage children's books.

Help for Life Challenges

How angels can bring peace to grieving hearts during the holidays

By Krista M. Isaacson

December 17, 2024 02:21 PM MST

For those who have lost loved ones, the holiday season can intensify feelings of grief. I find great solace remembering these four things about angels.

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Latter-day Saint Life

A little word in scripture to cure you of comparing

By Krista M. Isaacson

October 29, 2024 03:10 PM MDT

“I was drawn to a word I’d never paid attention to as if the Holy Ghost had marked it in bright yellow highlighter.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

A realization that will comfort any mother’s heart

By Krista M. Isaacson

October 01, 2024 02:29 PM MDT

We couldn’t contact my son while he was overseas with the Marine Corps. I was so worried until God whispered this truth to me.

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Help for Life Challenges

5 times the Savior faced grief—and how His example can help us heal

By Krista M. Isaacson

August 22, 2024 06:31 PM MDT

Jesus did not hide from grief but let Himself sorrow for and with those He loved. Here are five ways we can follow His example in grief.

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Latter-day Saint Life

A simple way to stay focused on Jesus during the sacrament

By Krista M. Isaacson

July 10, 2024 07:26 AM MDT

‘It doesn’t do anything’ was my teen son’s response to my encouragement to ponder the Savior during the sacrament. What could I say to him?

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