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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Connecting with my Grandpa Marchant

This morning I woke up to milk, eggs, and orange juice on the front porch (well technically they were inside by then because Jershon brought them in when...
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How Wife for Life Changed My Marriage

In July of last year, I wrote a bit about Wife for Life (the book and the University experience).  I had just met Ramona for the first time...
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Feel 2018: Feelings Breathe Life into Thoughts

Feelings.  As you’re well aware, they’ve been on my mind all year.  Haha  Something that I’ve really been thinking about lately in regards to feelings is how central...
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Feel 2018: March Observations and Reflections

How is it already April?  Wasn’t it just Christmas?  I mean, I’m not complaining.  I’m ready for warm weather and sunshine but I just can’t believe we’re already...
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Inspired by my Great-Grandmother

As I was going through video clips for the photo/video montage that I made for my Grandma’s funeral, I ran across a few video clips of my Great...
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Feel 2018: Breathe Christ In

  I have been learning a lot over the past month or so about how I can use the Atonement of Jesus Christ more in my everyday life.  And...
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Does your lamp cast a steady glow?

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...
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Connecting with my Grandma Hall

My grandma passed away in the middle of March.  She was 94 years old and lived a great life.  Her passing was anticipated (I had gotten to see...
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Are Your Thoughts Serving You?

While I was cleaning my house the other morning, I was listening to a podcast by Brooke Castillo called The Contrast of Thoughts.   We aren’t supposed to...
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