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Continue reading →: Open DoorsOpen doors matter in the eternal scheme of things, for they invite connection in a way few things can. From Closed Doors to Open Doors As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure for details. “Make sure the doors remain closed.” It’s a thought that runs through my mind…
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Favorite Gift Ideas for Homeschooling Families
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Continue reading →: Favorite Gift Ideas for Homeschooling FamiliesLooking for fun gift ideas for your homeschooler? Know a homeschooling family that you’d like to support? This post contains favorite gift ideas especially for homeschooling families. These are top-quality, highly-rated items. Let the gift giving begin! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you…
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Continue reading →: The Miracle of AfflictionSeveral weeks ago I pruned my roses back so far I feared I had killed them. Within days, however, the bushes were flourishing and filled with large, beautiful roses and countless miniature rosebuds. Such is the miracle of affliction, for only after the pruning—the trials, the burdens, the sharpening, the…
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Continue reading →: How to Host a Geography Fair: 5 Easy StepsGeography Fairs create fun memories that last a lifetime. Whether you are a participant who has put hours into creating a display, or are simply attending to view the presentations of others, Geography Fairs are most certainly entertaining. They make learning fun!
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Continue reading →: Inspirational Gems: 1 Nephi 6-10The vision of The Tree of Life opened up to me this week in ways it never has before. Following are some favorite insights from my personal study of 1 Nephi 6-10. What inspirational gems did you discover in your personal study of The Tree of Life? Book of Mormon…
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Continue reading →: Inspirational Gems: 1 Nephi 1-5This covenant was known to the prophets of the Book of Mormon, each of whom devoted their lives to keeping and teaching the covenant. To more fully appreciate the writings found in the Book of Mormon, we must first have a basic understanding of the scattering and gathering of Israel,…
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Continue reading →: Be Like a Seedact things we need more of in our world today? My garden was full of life lessons this morning, and I was grateful. Take the bean plant, for instance.
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Continue reading →: Build-A-House Craft ProjectBuild-A-House is a favorite craft to make with young children. Using brown paper lunch bags, the supplies are minimal for an hour’s worth of fun. Getting Started First, to begin the activity, I recommend reading one of the following books, or a similar house-themed book: The Little House by Virginia…
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Continue reading →: Ammon and the Prophesies of Isaiah
Some time ago, as my family and I were reading Alma 17 in the Book of Mormon, I commented, “There’s so much Isaiah in here!” What exactly was I referencing? Here are just some of my notes on the story of Ammon and the Anti-Nephi-Lehites, with emphasis on points I…
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Continue reading →: Jesus Christ: My BridegroomOne day a student of mine told me she liked the pictures of my husband displayed in my living room. Confused, I asked her, “Which pictures?” Imagine my surprise and delight when she pointed to pictures portraying Jesus Christ! My Bridegroom She wasn’t entirely wrong. Jesus IS my Bridegroom–my Leader,…
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Continue reading →: Be Like a Seed
Glancing down at the sprouting seeds in my backyard, I felt some anxiety melt away, for I sensed, somewhere deep within, the promise of new life, of growth, of new beginnings, and aren’t these the exact things we need more of in our world today? My garden was full of…
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Continue reading →: Farmhouse Art ProjectHave you, too, fallen in love with the children’s book Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall?I love that it is based on a true story, retold in one long entertaining sentence. The best part for me was the history behind the delightful, brightly-colored illustrations, the details of which are found in the…
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Continue reading →: Spiritual PruningI was not prepared for how difficult it would be to lop off branches covered in roses and peach blossom buds, but I am familiar with the benefits of pruning, so I carried on. I put the flowers and branch fragments in a Mason jar before heading to bed and…
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Continue reading →: The Golden Rule: A Common DenominatorShe was nervous and didn’t want to go, and I didn’t blame her. In fact, truth was, I was nervous too. These types of events always force us out of our comfort zones, and this case was proving to be excruciatingly difficult. “But you know what I think?” I asked…
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Continue reading →: Wishlists, Dreams, and Vision Boards
“Fine!” I cried out with overstated fervor. All alone in the living room, I tossed the book I was reading onto the couch next to me and stood with defiant resolve. “Fine!” I repeated, my mouth curled into a scowl, “I’ll write down what I want.” With that, I half…
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Continue reading →: Year-Long Poetry ProjectSeveral years ago, I felt impressed to create a year-long poetry project for my family. We used the book “Sing A Song Of Seasons” due to its simple but beautiful selections of children’s poetry and illustrations. This book is a gem! Monthly Assignments 1) During our first poetry tea party…
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Continue reading →: Protecting our Homes and Families from Fiery Darts
Protecting our homes and families from fiery darts is largely the responsibility of mothers and grandmothers. Here are some things to consider: A Battle With Fiery Darts Several years ago, while standing at my kitchen sink, I heard someone behind me call out, “Watch out, Mama! There’s a fiery dart…
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Continue reading →: The Ups and Downs of Life
Overcoming feelings of hopelessness is a battle most people face at one time or another. Thankfully, faithful men and women from history have shown us that hope always has the power to shine through. It Began Like This “I feel so (negative emotion).” “I am so excited about __________!” “My…
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Continue reading →: Philippians 1, Part 3
Read PART 1 HERE. Read PART 2 HERE. Years ago, I had in my kitchen window two plants. One, a succulent; the other, a lush, green houseplant. As I observed these plants over a period of months, I sensed that they had something to teach me. The succulent is a…
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Continue reading →: Philippians Chapter 1, Part 2
Read PART 1 HERE. Paul, formerly known as Saul, was a persecutor of the Saints, an enemy to God. Then came a life-changing encounter, a change of heart, a new name. Though we may not have walked the path Saul walked as a hard-core enemy to God, we, at some…
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Continue reading →: Philippians Chapter 1PART 1 My heart stopped momentarily as I refocused my eyes on my Bible. The words I had just read pierced my soul in a way I had not anticipated. Though Philippians Chapter 1 has long been one of my favorite books in the Bible, this particular verse had never…
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Continue reading →: Reformation, Revolution, Restoration
Earlier this week, my 17-year-old daughter shared what it was she had been thinking about that morning as she lay in bed staring at the ceiling. “I got to thinking, Mom,” she said excitedly, “that there were three important periods in history that completely revolutionalized the way we live, and…
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Continue reading →: Gather
Everyone has a story to tell, though I didn’t always realize it. There was a time when I hid in my house behind locked doors, blind to the happenings of others. Why? Out of shame for my own story. Shame for certain things in my life that I preferred to keep hidden. Yes, remaining hidden…
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Continue reading →: West Fork Trail, Sedona, ArizonaThe moderately challenging West Fork Trail in Sedona, Arizona, a two and a half hour drive north of Phoenix, is a beautiful hike for individuals and families. With plenty of shade, multiple water crossings, and a natural pool for swimming and cliff jumping, it provides a respite from Arizona’s summer…
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Continue reading →: To The Rich Young ManTo the Rich Young Man: I’m sorry. I’m sorry for judging you when you were unwilling to “sell all thou hast and give to the poor”. As the story goes, you went away sorrowfully, upon hearing the request, because you had great possessions. 16 And, behold, one came and said…
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Continue reading →: A Watercolor Masterpiece
Some time ago, I painted flowers. Painting relaxes me and helps to clear my mind of unwanted thoughts and emotions. As an amateur painter, I learn as I go. Today I learned more about paintbrushes and the strokes they make. I experimented with different color combinations. I painted objects I’ve…
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Continue reading →: Motherhood–My Favorite Form of GardeningA Late Night Conversation Several nights ago I had plans to head to bed earlier than usual in an effort to prepare for an early day of work the next morning. Those plans were interrupted, however, when my girls climbed onto my bed and began to chatter about all the…
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Continue reading →: Broken Things to Mend
Crackle. Crack! Crunch… Shards of nut shell fall to the table as my child giggles in delight. Reaching through the broken pieces of shell, he retrieves his reward⎯a round, crunchy hazelnut, perfectly⎯sized for his small mouth. Crunching the nutty morsel between his tiny teeth, he gives little thought to the…
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How to Host a Renaissance Celebration
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Continue reading →: How to Host a Renaissance CelebrationOur family finishes off each homeschooling year with a celebration to showcase what we learned during the year. This year, our focus was the Renaissance period in history. We invited family, friends, and neighbors to join us for a fun and engaging evening. Our guests dressed up as queens and…
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Continue reading →: The Changing Face of Christianity
The face of Christianity is changing in beautiful ways. While it’s true that many are walking away from their faith, and from Christianity in general, many others are coming into the fold of God. I see examples all around me–both in person, and online in Christian social media groups: individuals…
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Continue reading →: On Lion King and Finding our Heavenly Home
The Broadway performance of Lion King left me speechless. The set design, costumes, puppets, music, and performances were magical, but it was, without a doubt, the storyline that impacted me the most. My daughter summed up my thoughts perfectly when she shared: “I have always loved the story, but as…
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Continue reading →: POETRY: Broken (Kintsugi Japanese Art)
A crack appears within me, Separating me from truths I thought I knew, Life has a way of breaking things, But God can make them new. “Am I broken?” I ask, and God smiles, “No”, He replies, with a voice both warm and bold, I look in the mirror at…
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Continue reading →: Joy Cometh in the Morning
Bound in wretched desperation, Stone heart sealed against more pain, Fervant grasps for understanding, As endless heartache falls like rain. Salty droplets linger, Filling the chill air, Seeping deeply into crevices, Drenching the ground, But quenching no thirst, Like a lost and leaky faucet, In a state of disrepair. With…
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Continue reading →: Light
Morning dawned, gray and melancholy. I turned to 2 Corinthians 4 and read: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed” (vs. 8 & 9) “For God, who commanded the light to shine…
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Continue reading →: Am I A Covenant Keeper?Yesterday my children asked why the God of the Old Testament seems so angry and harsh. We’ve been doing an in depth study of the Old Testament for the past year and have been amazed at the insights we have gained, but have also questioned at times a seemingly “angry,…
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Continue reading →: God Needs a Visionary People
Thirty years ago, I created my first vision board. Filled with visuals of what I envisioned in my future, it became a springboard for my success. The carefully-chosen goals were stepping stones that helped me avoid the stumbling blocks of life as I worked to make my vision a reality.…
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Continue reading →: POETRY: A Space For God’s Grace
God has pushed the pause button on my life, for now. This morning, these words came to mind, so I jotted them down: A SPACE FOR GOD’S GRACE Being tossed, to and fro, Ne’er a moment to call one’s own, Up and down, no control, Until the moment you are…
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Continue reading →: The Power to Change
It was a normal question. What caught me off guard was her response. “Any big plans this weekend?” The cashier asked me, as she scanned each item in my cart. “Well,” I replied, after a few moments of thought, “I’ll be going to church on Sunday, and I always look…
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Continue reading →: Focused
“You all seem so focused. That’s the most striking thing about you.” These words, spoken by a friend who is learning more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, keep replaying in my mind. She was referring to the members of the church she has met here in…
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Continue reading →: Red Cabbage
It was a red cabbage that sparked the idea. Having several red cabbages on hand with no idea how to use them, I searched online for a red cabbage recipe and happened upon a recipe for German Red Cabbage. Since I have Swiss-German ancestry, I thought it would be fun…
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Continue reading →: Words
“You’re very special!” Those were the last words I whispered to my daughter as I gave her a squeeze and prepared to send her off to bed. When her body stiffened noticeably and she became quiet, I wondered if perhaps those words had made her feel uncomfortable. Early the next…
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Continue reading →: Brother Saul
Recently someone from my past reached out to me with a kind gesture. This came as a pleasant surprise and left me wondering if they were acting on President Nelson’s invitation at General Conference to end a conflict in our personal lives: “My call today, my dear brothers and sisters,…
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Continue reading →: Courage
“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” (Bethany Hamilton) I knew the moment I shared this quote with my daughter two days ago that she had had a lightbulb moment; I saw it in her eyes, in the way she tilted her…
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Continue reading →: Change, My New FriendI love living a well-educated heart kind of life! Take this particular day, for example: Bright sunlight filtering through the bedroom drapes was the first thing I noticed as I awoke from a restful night’s sleep. Rolling over and climbing out of bed, I made my way to the kitchen…
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Continue reading →: Life Is A Rollercoaster Ride
Last week was rough. When it rains, it pours. Thursday night I’d reached my limit. Standing in the laundry room, I laid my head on the washing machine and broke down crying. My children witnessed the whole spectacle. We talked about how life is like a rollercoaster, with its highs…
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Continue reading →: My False Traditions
“What false traditions could I possibly have?” I wondered, entirely perplexed. The question would not leave my mind, however, and sixteen years later, the question has become more like a treasured friend.
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Continue reading →: Christianity vs Transcendentalism
The book Henry Builds A Cabin is a child’s story about the adventures Henry David Thoreau had while building his cabin in the woods. After reading the book to my elementary school class, I asked how many of them enjoy spending time in nature: “Do you like to eat dinner…
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Continue reading →: Group Learn and Share TimeWe’ve been doing something new in our family that has been working really well. I call it Group Learn & Share Time. Each day I select four books from our home library. My children and I each select one of the books and spend 10-15 minutes learning about something in…
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Continue reading →: Invisible Children
It was a life changing experience for our family, an experience that my daughter and I have discussed in great depth. She feels it is an important message to share with others—for the sake of the children. So, with the hope that this might benefit a family or two, we…
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Continue reading →: My Road to Damascus
You know when you think you are headed in the right direction in life, and then something happens and you realize you’re not? That happened to me eighteen years ago. I call it my Road to Damascus moment. No, I didn’t fall down on a dirt road like Paul the…
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Continue reading →: Saved, Healed, and Redeemed
Have you ever denied Christ? I have. Stuck somewhere between a nearly two year separation and a divorce, I had a one-sided conversation with Jesus, and it wasn’t pretty. “I don’t believe you,” I cried out, overcome with blinding hopelessness. “I don’t believe you can make this right. Complete healing…
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Continue reading →: Bob
“What’s going on?”I asked my neighbor, startled at the sight of emergency vehicles lining our street. “It’s Bob,” he said, shuffling his feet in the grass. My heart fell to my stomach like an anchor in the ocean. My head, my heart, my stomach suddenly felt heavy, so heavy. “Oh,…
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Continue reading →: A Stick-In-The-MudMy goal in life is to remain a “stick-in-the-mud”. Let me explain. Some time ago, I heard someone express the following: “I’m a member of the church, but I’m no stick-in-the-mud.” What does that even mean? I wondered. I’ve reflected on that statement over the past weeks, and, though I…
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Continue reading →: Good Government
Went into my girls’ bedroom late last night to remind them it was time for lights out. “Oh, sorry!” they said. “We were talking politics.” (They are 12, 10, and 8.) A few days ago, one daughter wrote these simple, yet profound, truths: “WHY ARE MORAL PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR GOOD…
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Continue reading →: When It Comes To Marriage, We’ve Got It All Wrong
We’ve got it all wrong. We get married so we can feel loved, we demand physical intimacy so we can feel loved, we go to church so we can feel accepted and loved, we lower our standards to avoid standing out from the crowd so we can feel accepted and…
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Continue reading →: Chapter Summary Art ProjectThis chapter summary art project is such a fun hands-on project for children or teens to do while mom reads aloud from a chapter book. At the end of each chapter, each child grabs a pre-cut piece of paper, folds it in half, draws on the outside a depiction of…
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Continue reading →: The {New} Home Of The Brave
Thirty-seven years ago I participated in an essay contest entitled, “What Does America Mean To Me?” As luck would have it, I was chosen as one of the runners-up. My prize? A $50 savings bond. That fun memory came to mind today as I reread the first patriotic essay written…
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Continue reading →: The Last Ounce of Courage
I celebrated Independence Day, in part, by watching one of my all-time favorite patriotic movies: The Last Ounce of Courage. Afterwards, I was reminded of an experience our family had when my children were young. In the words I recorded so many years ago: “The evening began with bowls of…
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Continue reading →: A Rendezvous With Destiny
Some time ago, my daughter read this speech, fell in love with it, and recommended it to me. I read it, fell in love with it, and am recommending it to you. Now it’s your turn—read it, fall in love with it, and recommend it to someone who will value…
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Continue reading →: Live Not By Lies
If you desire to review the lessons of the past to face the challenges of the future, this is the book for you. Highly recommended! Totalitarianism is built on a foundation of lies and is on the rise in the United States of America. If we refuse to fall for…
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Continue reading →: To Potential Homeschooling MomsOver the years, many people have asked what our homeschool looks like. What curriculum do we use? What is our daily schedule like? While the look and feel of our homeschool has evolved over the years, the following is what I have discovered works best for our family: 1) A…
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Continue reading →: Safe and Happy NeighorhoodsThis post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. Some time ago I sat with a city councilmember and other members of the community to discuss how we might improve our neighborhoods. “We need more police presence in our neighborhoods,”…
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Continue reading →: An Awkward Interruption
God interrupted me today. Sometimes His requests make no sense to me. I had just purchased the most beautiful yellow roses to take to a friend. It was to be a surprise. As I walked to my car, with flowers in hand, I found myself thinking about how the great…
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Continue reading →: A Legacy for Generations to Come
Born in 1853 in Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, Joseph Adams, my great-great-grandfather, led a wonderful life and is a shining example to his posterity. A few fun facts about his childhood: As a young boy he used to play in the forest. Sometimes he would climb trees 30…
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Continue reading →: Media in the Home
Is it not true that we would have less judgment for others if we simply realized that to each will come the consequences of their choices? Some are ready to make great sacrifice and receive tremendous blessings. Others are content to not go to such extremes and receive moderate blessings.…
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Continue reading →: For When I Am Weak, Then Am I Strong–Part 2I’m an introvert through and through. And when I say introvert, I mean: I’m uncomfortable in large groups. It’s extremely difficult for me to make a phone call. I love to be alone. I love going to movies by myself. I love to eat in restaurants alone, with only a…
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Continue reading →: For When I Am Weak, Then Am I Strong–Part 1I’m peculiar. To the extreme. My children refer to me as “The 1%”, meaning that there is likely only 1% of the population that is like me. Whenever I mention how different I feel, or how people don’t seem to understand me, my children will say, “That’s okay, mom. People…
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Continue reading →: Raising The Bar
Earlier this week I found myself wishing I had access to free logs so that I might increase the number of hugelkultur garden beds in my yard. Hugelkultur is a type of gardening where you create raised hill beds made of compostable materials atop large logs. This creates a nutrient-rich…
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Continue reading →: Rise To Greater HeightsI love this story of the meth addict and church leader. It’s a great example of how to love a person, while at the same time not being supportive of their behavior. I’m grateful for the individuals in my life who loved me during my lowest times, while at the…
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Continue reading →: His Mightiest WorksDriving home from work last week, I experienced increasing anxiety as I considered the current state of the world. Then, out of nowhere, this quote by President Russell M. Nelson came to mind and, I’m not kidding, I smiled all the way home. Our world that is increasing in darkness…
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Continue reading →: To Whom Will You Give Your Allegiance?
The Latin pronunciation for allegiance is “fidelitatis”. The Latin word ‘fides’ translates to faith. Allegiance is the faith we put into our God, or our country. So how do we know to whom we should give our allegiance? I will be talking about three books that can help us answer…
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Discussing Intimacy With Children
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Continue reading →: Discussing Intimacy With ChildrenDiscussing intimacy with children can feel overwhelming. Thankful, there are many resources available to assist us in our efforts. A Surprise Confession Last week as I was making dinner, my teens walked into the kitchen and asked if we could watch another principle-based intimacy video after dinner. “Really?” I asked,…
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Continue reading →: The Teachings of Jesus ChristSteven J. Lund, General Young Men President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently said, “Too often the youth in the world just don’t know what to do. They feel adrift and don’t know how to find any moorings. They just need somebody to help them find…
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Continue reading →: Choosing to “Go and Do”
Seventeen years ago I had a wakeup call. Over a period of years, I had become comfortable isolating myself at home due to some personal insecurities, but that all changed the day God spoke to me. I was in my living room when the impression came: “If you continue to…
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Continue reading →: Annoying PeopleAnnoying people. They’re everywhere. According to this book, I’m one of them. Unfortunately, so are you. I figure either the Big Boom made a complete MESS of things here on earth, as far as people are concerned, OR the Creator knew EXACTLY what He was doing when He created us…
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Continue reading →: My Great GrandmotherLast week was my great-grandmother’s birthday. She would have been 134-years-old. She grew up in Idaho, the third of eight children. At the age of 29 she was courted for three months before marrying in the Salt Lake Temple, where she immediately acquired a family of six step-children. She and…
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Continue reading →: A PERSONAL TRIBUTE TO SOMEONE SPECIAL
“A little bird I am, Shut from the fields of air, And in my cage I sit and sing To Him who placed me there, Well pleased a prisoner to be, Because, my God, it pleases Thee.” —Guyon This poem by Guyon reminds me of a woman I knew. She…
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Continue reading →: Henry Builds A CabinThe book Henry Builds A Cabin is a child’s story about the adventures Henry David Thoreau had while building his cabin in the woods. After reading the book to my elementary school class, I asked how many of them enjoy spending time in nature:
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Continue reading →: The Wise Shall Shine The Brightest
Daniel 12: 4 tells us that in the end times “many shall run to and fro” (Yep–that’s me!), “and knowledge shall be increased”. Ahh…knowledge. I love to learn. In fact, gaining knowledge is one of my favorite things to do. Books and classes, podcasts and conversations, the internet and the…
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Beauty For Ashes
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Continue reading →: Beauty For AshesContains affiliate links One never forgets the emotions one feels when discovering that their relationships are not what they seem. When that moment came for me, I knew my life would never be the same. I honestly thought it would be better. After hearing such soul-shattering news, and feeling the…
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Continue reading →: The Best For You
It was wrong, and I knew it, but I couldn’t resist. With a small spoon in the front pocket of my Jordache jeans and the crazed determination of a chocolate addict, I made my way around the large kitchen table into the claustrophobic laundry room to my destination—the freezer. Secret…
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Continue reading →: Poetry: HistoryI lie awake,my eyes closed,the pages of historyturning in my mind. “If I had been in Babylon,” I think to myself,“I would have prayed like Daniel.”I feel my heart take courage,as I think of the hungry lions in their den. “If I had been a pioneer,I would have walked for…
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Continue reading →: Tech-Free Children
For those who would like to limit technology in their home, but don’t think it’s possible: When my oldest daughter was four, our family made the decision to get rid of all our battery-operated and electric toys. We also got rid of our television. Activities We spent our days… Today,…
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Continue reading →: Garden-Fresh Life Lessons
The weather was beautiful today, which made me feel even more grateful that I was able to spend the entire afternoon in the garden: pulling weeds, pruning trees, planting seeds. The garden is my safe haven, where lessons and analogies surround me on all sides, preaching life-changing sermons without saying…
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Continue reading →: Is He in your story?This book. This little red, leather-bound book holds within its pages the evidence of a broken family. From the date of its first entry in November 2016, this little red diary has been filled with the anguish of a bleeding and broken heart. A shattered world. A tragic story. I…
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Continue reading →: Poetry from the HeartIn a recent interview discussing his serious concerns about AI, Elon Musk mentioned that AI can produce incredible poetry, and is very good at rhyming words. It was in that very moment that I determined to write more poetry, for AI will never be able to replicate poetry that originates…
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Continue reading →: Exposed to the Light
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. In a favorite children’s book, Cowardly Clyde was a cowardly horse who was terrified to enter the dark woods. Ultimately, he gained confidence and courage and was able to enter the…
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Continue reading →: The Weeds of Life
What a blessing it has been to get such an abundance of rain this season, but with the rain comes the weeds. Two days ago, I was stunned to see how the weeds had taken over my front yard. Initially I felt overwhelmed, wondering how I would ever get the…
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Continue reading →: What Makes A Man?
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. “What makes a man?” I asked my son. “Will you become a man when you get your driver’s license? When you turn 21? When you become a father? Or is there…
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Continue reading →: We Heart HumanitiesMy, how humanities has changed over the years. At least from my perspective it has. My college humanities class was one I dreaded. And I mean REALLY dreaded. Long lectures. Classic texts. Ancient art. Required essays. Heaven help me… This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission…
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Continue reading →: Yellow Flowers
It’s not often that my world comes to a complete standstill at the sight of yellow flowers. However, on this particular Wednesday, it did. With dishes piled high in the sink, and the aroma of our evening meal still in the air, I was in the middle of cleaning the…
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Continue reading →: Life Lessons(in no particular order) Life is hard AND life is beautiful. It is possible to feel sorrow and joy simultaneously. Jesus can be trusted. God still loves us if we get mad at Him on occasion. Not “everyone is doing it”. It IS possible to resist sin. Repentance is real,…
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Continue reading →: On BelongingLast weekend I spent time among men, women, and children of all ages who gathered together to be uplifted, educated, and inspired. A place of fellowship, of unity, love, and support. A place with countless hugs, encouragement, and engaging conversation with friends, old and new. A place with many resources…
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Continue reading →: To My ChildrenSteven J. Lund, General Young Men President, recently said, “Too often the youth in the world just don’t know what to do. They feel adrift and don’t know how to find any moorings. They just need somebody to help them find their way.” At a recent memorial service, the children/grandchildren…
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Continue reading →: OrdinaryI long to be ordinary. That’s right. Ordinary. In a world where it’s popular to be in the spotlight, seeking aggrandizement… In a society where money, looks, and fame are deemed essential… In a culture where climbing to the top is the norm, I long to be ordinary. Ordinary like…
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Continue reading →: Look Up And Live
“Mom, why are all the flags around town at half staff?” my daughter asked, gazing out the car window. It’s a question I hear on a regular basis these days, and one that, quite frankly, I’m tired of hearing. I’ve grown weary of sharing with my children all the negativity…
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Continue reading →: Wounded MinistersToday being the 158th Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s death, I thought I would post a simple tribute to him—just a little something I scribbled down on paper while at church a few years ago. WOUNDED MINISTERS: THREE LIVES THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE Recently, I read about three individuals who…
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Continue reading →: Knock, KnockI love looking at doors. While in New York one year, I photographed dozens of doors–doors in the country, doors in the city, doors on homes, doors on churches. Last Christmas season I learned something about doors that I hope to never forget. The lesson began when someone rang my…
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