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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Remember: The Importance of Recording Spiritual Experiences

*image   If an angel appeared to you, do you think it would be a pretty powerful experience?  I think so.  It would probably be one of those...
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Scripture Thoughts: Hearing the Voice of the Lord through the Book of Mormon

*This is the third and final post in this series where I discuss my thoughts about the Scripture essay in Adam S. Miller’s book, Letters to a Young Mormon....
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Scripture Thoughts: Deepened Interest

*This is the second post (of three) in this series where I discuss my thoughts about the Scripture essay in Adam S. Miller’s book, Letters to a Young Mormon....
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Scripture Thoughts: Translating Repentance

*This is the first post (of three) in this series where I discuss my thoughts about the Scripture essay in Adam S. Miller’s book, Letters to a Young Mormon....
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A Matter of a Few Degrees

*image     This morning, I was in the basement with the kids and for some reason I started playing the piano.  I can’t play that well, but...
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Gospel Lessons from Minecraft: Being the Hardest to Kill

*image   Today during lunch L and P were talking about Minecraft. I overheard one of them say “The Wither is the hardest thing to kill in Minecraft....
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Lessons from the Book of Mormon: Experiment Upon the Word / Taste the Fruit

*image   So this morning I was reading the Book of Mormon with L. He is on Alma 32 now so we were reading about experimenting upon the word and...
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Patriarchal Blessing Affirmations

*image     I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  This post might not make much sense if you aren’t a member of my...
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Defining Daily Success in Motherhood

*image   I was just thinking today (after watching a Instagram live video of Kelly Jensen (I follow her on Instagram and she is so inspiring to me.) She was...
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