Faith

Sometimes it can be really easy to get stuck in the hard of life. Life has its downs, for sure. But life also has its ups. And I believe that God loves to give good gifts. “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?...Read More

Yesterday was Easter. Easter is a holiday that I have usually not given the attention that it deserves. I usually do something, but often it’s kind of last minute and not planned out very well. Well this year I was determined to do better. I mean, I give Christmas a ton of attention. And yes, Christmas...Read More

Dear Friend,   Do you know anyone that is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?  A common term that you might know them by is Mormon.  But that’s term is just a nickname.  Latter-day Saint is more accurate.   If so, do you ever wonder why they choose to be a Latter-day...Read More

This morning, during breakfast, I decided to teach the kids about the parable of the ten virgins. First, we watched a little video from lds.org and then I taught the kids about what the parable means and how we can fill our own symbolic lamps, drop by drop, intentionally and consistently. As you already know,...Read More

My oldest son got baptized on Saturday so we had some family come into town for that big event.  In preparation for all of our guests, I spent a few days last week cleaning and getting our house ready.  Part of that cleaning involved clearing the junk off the counters in the kitchen.  The kitchen...Read More

  Do you ever get really frustrated with your kids?  And then get frustrated with yourself for not feeling loving towards them? I do.  I mean, I’m their mother!  I brought them into this world!  They are my flesh and blood!  I feel like a really bad mom when I am not feeling love for...Read More