Elder Neil L. Andersen shared such a powerful message on hope. Hope is such an incredible feeling and gift. Sadly, I think it is one of those gifts we don’t really appreciate until feelings of hopelessness creep into our life. Then we see it for all of its goodness. I know in my life, feelings …
General Conference Another six months has come and gone and we were able to have the privilege of hearing from our Prophet, Apostles and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ again. It’s one of my very favorite weekends. As always, (but maybe even more so this conference) the messages and testimonies were focused …
As I am preparing for another weekend of goodness listening to a living Prophet, Apostles, and other leaders, I am reflecting on what I have learned from this last conference and the months that have followed. Invitations The invitations. My list for change. Promises Promises from our leaders are so powerful. Always look for the …
This last week we had our annual Back to School Feast. This tradition is so sweet to me. We are entering our eighth year of homeschooling and enjoyed our ninth back to school feast. I am so very grateful for this time I get to spend with my children. Some days it is hard. But …
Throughout my whole study of General Conference the last five months, my mind has kept going back to this message from Sister J. Anette Dennis, Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ. She spoke of covenants and symbols. I was particularly drawn to her thoughts on symbols in the gospel. I feel like those that …
On Sunday I was called to be one of the activity leaders for the primary age girls in our ward. I am so excited! It made me happy that Sarah was so happy about it. It’s actually just what we need, truly – some more time together. Plus, I am really happy to have a …
The message given by Elder Dale G. Renlund this spring instantly pulled me in and was a highlight of General Conference for me. He touched on many topics, but the one that really resonated with me was endurance. He shared a story about when he and his family were in Hawaii on kayaks and he …
Several months ago, Jacob was called to be the first counselor in the deacons quorum in our ward. In July, it finally was made official with him being set apart. He is excited to serve! << P.S. It is so exciting to watch your kids grow. Honestly, we are in such an amazing stage of …
<< I have a strong testimony of writing things down and remembering. This is what I want to remember from this chapter in my life. >> For the last eighteen months, I was called to serve as Relief Society President in my church congregation. I was released from this responsibility a couple of weeks ago …
This message from Elder Jose L. Alonso, of the Seventy, was one I needed to hear. His message is His testimony of our Savior. It is simple and beautiful. I am not going to give commentary on his message. It speaks for itself. But I will share my testimony. I know my life is infinitely …