There is a verse in the Book of Mormon that really stood out to me the last time that I read it.  The prophet Jacob has just been talking to his people about how the Jews will reject Jesus Christ, their only real hope and safe foundation.  He then asks a rhetorical question, not expecting...
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About Shelly

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’m passionate about strengthening my relationship with Jesus Christ through personal growth, family history, teaching my children, and harnessing the power of early mornings …and documenting my experiences along the way. Welcome to my little corner of the world. 

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Empower Others to Get Power of Their Own

“In business settings, power has been defined as the resources available to Person A to influence Person B. Influence is a perfectly good thing to strive for. In...
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Gardening: Month Two

We continued to see rapid growth with our garden last month.  So much so that hopefully it starts to warm up outside soon so I can put our...
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Gardening: Month One

At the end of December, as I was thinking ahead to starting school again, I wrote this in my journal… December 29, 2019 “As I was organizing in...
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How do I hear Him?

On February 26, the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, sent out this message:     I love that we have been hearing from the prophet more and more frequently....
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The Teacher Leaning Hard on Thee

  The Teacher Lord, who am I to teach the way To little children day by day, So prone myself to go astray? I teach them knowledge, but...
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True Education is Between a Child’s Soul and God

During my morning routine this morning, I was thinking about that quote from Marlene that I put in my last post. I was thinking about how “true education...
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Homeschool Journey: Educating our Hearts

I mentioned in my last post that during the year of waiting, the Lord tutored, instructed, and prepared me (and that process has continued).  I was led to resources,...
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Homeschool Journey: Trust God’s Timing

Continuing on with the story of our homeschool journey. (see part 1 here)…   Over time, the idea grew within me.   I didn’t know what to do...
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Homeschool Journey: What Do You Do With An Idea?

  What Do You Do With an Idea? By Kobi Yamada One day, I had an idea. “Where did it come from? Why is it here?” I wondered, “What...
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