An email in my inbox today said they felt responsible for me and that they wanted me to be part of their thing. I thought, “But it’s not about what you want but what *I* want for me.” I am in control of my life. No one else but me decides where I go, with […]
This morning, I awoke with the following words in my mind: “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will to men.” But then upon reading the rest of the poem (song) found a hopeful message in the remaining words: Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not […]
I can’t help it. On my YouTube app were recommended videos of several suggestions that I quickly opened then closed in order to watch them later. My YouTube History page had at least 20 videos and as I perused what to watch the one that caught my eye was a virtual concert. The concert was lovely […]
I love uplifting messages. (When I listen for something uplifting I hear it.) To me, anyone can say something inspiring when I’m open to receiving it. “When the student is ready the teacher appears.” Today I was uplifted by three messages at church: When someone asks for my opinion but I don’t know what to […]
I love the personal prayer inherent in this spiritual song, written many years ago: I Want Jesus to Walk with Me I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. […]
I’ve been dealing with MS for 13 years now and in all that time my moods still go in stages. Over the years I’ve experienced ups and downs and have accomplished many things, but the best thing is that through it all I’m still me. In the beginning of what I would deem the most […]
A common phrase is “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” and many of the rich read those words and think, “I’m not poor so I guess I’m not going to heaven” and they shrug off religion. But I say that the rich need Jesus, too. Jesus didn’t say […]
What do you do when your dream hasn’t happened yet? You keep believing and trusting and showing the real you. You show that believing and trusting is who you really are, even when up until now your dream isn’t reality. “Dare to do something so extreme that people wonder if you’re crazy. Dare to make […]
NOTHING can separate me from God’s love. No matter what I think I am or am not; no matter my faults or how many times I mess up; no matter if I think I deserve it or not; no matter how I live my life or what I decide, it’s simply not possible that God […]
I’ve absolutely love watching YouTube clips of East Idaho News giving away gifts from Secret Santa. Some people are so blown away by the gifts they are given that they cover their mouths and humbly say, “Are you serious?…For me?” and sometimes they’re brought to tears. Today I was in my bathroom doing my hair and […]
I love President Nelson’s final counsel of the October 2021 General Conference to make time for the Lord. He mentioned that even though many things are out of our control we do control our time. He said: “My brothers and sisters, I plead with you to make time for the Lord! Make your own spiritual […]
Every good idea starts with faith, then it hopes for it and does what it takes to get it, then when it is accomplished it rejoices. Faith believes. Faith states “I can have my dreams” and knows it’s possible. Hope determines and perseveres. Hope is resolve in the pep talk that says, “I can do it! I WILL do […]
I always thought the parable in the Bible about the “Laborer’s in the Vineyard” was about jealousy and envy-to not be jealous when good things happen to others, but the true message of this parable is forgiveness, mercy and God’s power manifested through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The lasting changes in us are personal-just between […]
Thirty one years of marriage and still going strong! The year we met! Twenty-two years of marriage!
How can the Atonement of Jesus Christ work for me if I act like I’m perfect and like I don’t need His Help? I’m imperfect and flawed and need the do-overs of repentance and the strength of Christ’s Atonement. I don’t know how Christ works His miracle of helping me, all I know is that […]
My life is whatever I make it. Like an artist painting a picture, first is a blank canvas. I’ve been distant from the world for 13 years but feel to come closer once again. Here are some ways I will create my life’s painting: Being a Better Friend I can see how people don’t visit […]
Never forsake anyone, because there’s always the possibility for change. A friend loves at all times. I love seeing people rise toward their potential when habits no longer wanted, and sometimes had for many years, are overcome. (I know it is possible to overcome unwanted habits because I’ve seen it happen for others, and it […]
The world has become like the times of Enoch, but in the worst times Zion was formed and God’s people became holy. Forsaking worldliness is easy because the worse the times are the better good people become. I see so clearly the tug of worldliness and those not watching out falling in line with the […]
With all my heart I believe that my trials can be overcome with faith in Jesus Christ by relying on his divine power and grace. The Lord wants to help me overcome (be free from) the hard things I face in life and so I let him help me. I pour my heart out to […]
Said many times over the last twelve years: ME: “What can I do?” PER: “Sit there and look pretty.” I accept his kindness and love. I don’t know the future. Maybe sitting there and looking pretty is part of my life’s plan. Who knows? I don’t, but what I DO know is that I’ll do […]
My mood is up to me – no matter what. Sometimes life can be hard and the things I face can really get me down. My trials can bring me to sorrow and despair, but Eerk! Stop! Reality check! Here’s me counseling myself in a positive way: “Everyone goes through hard times, not just me. […]
My reoccurring thought right now is “I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul” and I know that complete peace is a great blessing. My Lord is with me and I feel peace.
I always feel extra close to the Lord on Sunday and am enlightened and illuminated, and think of eternity. The first thought in my mind today was part of the hymn The Light Divine: The light of God rests on the face of brook and flow’r and tree and kindles in our happy hearts the […]
Experienced just now: Bad feeling in my heart: Disappointment. Bad thought in my mind: I’m not important and am unloved. Another bad feeling in my heart: Sadness. Good thought in my mind: All the words to I Know That My Redeemer Lives: I Know That My Redeemer Lives I know that my Redeemer lives. What […]
I don’t struggle with mental health challenges, but I’ve had depression and know the feeling of hopelessness. I’ve experienced feeling like life was boring and I’ve felt that my life would always be the same. In my depression experience deep in my heart, honestly, I liked feeling sad; it comforted me. Ofttimes I wrote unrealistic […]