Hope

The holidays can be joyful for many of us, or really, really hard. Right now, my sweet mother-in-law is in a nursing facility, away from all of her family and our many holiday traditions with her. Any of us could be mourning the passing of a loved one, or feel trapped at home in order … Continue reading Hope

“You Can Have a Better Life, and God Will Help You.”

In digging around the web for definitions on self-reliance, as it pertains to teaching our children, I stumbled across these 12 principles on the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints website, churchofjesuschrist.org. 12 Principles of Self-Reliance. Exercise Faith in Jesus Christ (D&C 104:15)Use Time Wisely (Alma 34:32)Be Obedient (D&C 130:20–21)Manage Money (D&C 104:78)Work: Take … Continue reading “You Can Have a Better Life, and God Will Help You.”