In the Book of Mormon we read how 2060 stripling [young like a new stripling tree] warriors were strengthened spiritually and emotionally for years on the inside of themselves, before they went into physical battle: "They were exceedingly valiant for courage and also for strength and activity but behold this is not all, they were … Continue reading The Book of Mormon Teaches Character
Gospel Teaching
Being Honest About Our Own Behavior
The following story was told by C. Terry Warner, a professor emeritus of psychology at Brigham Young University. This is one of my favorite talks given at a BYU devotional, ever. It is called Honest, Simple, Solid, True. In his speech he talks about a larger shift, a foundational transformation as this woman wrote to … Continue reading Being Honest About Our Own Behavior
Long And Short Suffering
This is a repost from 2017. I have had this scripture below posted in my office for over a year. The two reasons it speaks to me is the actual idea of fruits of the Spirit and a powerful list of Christ's attributes I want to develop in myself. The other reason is my puzzlement … Continue reading Long And Short Suffering
Miracle Stories: Finding a Needle in a Haystack
We were having dinner a few years ago with my husband’s mission president, and his wife. At one point I asked her what they did to build their children’s belief in God. She told me, “We called everything fun we did family home evening, so family home evening was never a chore to get through. … Continue reading Miracle Stories: Finding a Needle in a Haystack
Family Stories Are The Gold Standard
I have been posting how much reading books will help our children. We know it helps their language skills, their mental models of how the world works and that reading at an early age will help them do better at school. Starting the love of books at a young age can help them love books … Continue reading Family Stories Are The Gold Standard
There Is Peace In Christ
Last weekend we interrupted our holiday rhythms to go to Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday for a Latter-Day Saint missionary homecoming. My 20-year-old nephew, Connor, had been gone for two years. His message was meaningful and relevant to me--in all of our Christmas celebrating keep Christ in the center of our lives. Jesus Christ … Continue reading There Is Peace In Christ
Pay Tithes and Offerings
As we were going through those three years of working to be completely out of debt, I would comb through our budget and try to see ways I could save even more. Something that had been a weakness was becoming something I really enjoyed doing. One day as I was writing out the check for … Continue reading Pay Tithes and Offerings
Daily Weeding
I have learned to manage my yard and garden by having a tiny habit. I go outside, put on my gloves and spend one minute weeding, watering, clipping or picking my large perennial and vegetable gardens--every day. Because I enjoy gardening so much, I almost always spend more time than one minute. That tiny commitment … Continue reading Daily Weeding
“Light, Leaven and Salt”
It has been easy for me to follow my parents and grandparents' examples, because they have shown me from a very early age the benefits of religion. I am the 7th generation of “ Saints ”, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As I study the lives of my ancestors I can … Continue reading “Light, Leaven and Salt”
“Brilliance…Is Not Wholeness”
Freedom to Worship by Norman Rockwell A few years ago, I went to a show of Norman Rockwell prints and paintings held at the BYU Museum of Art with my sister-in-law Jeannie. It was magnificent. If you aren’t familiar with his art, google his name and you will see the many paintings he did. As … Continue reading “Brilliance…Is Not Wholeness”
"Peace Like A River…" 