Originally written December 27, 2013 by me on my Jade’s Musings blog. Six Qualities of a Good Leader In a world of darkness a leader can shed some light on the path that leads to a good place. 1. Inspiration. A good leader inspires people to be the best they can be. They tell them what they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recently my study led me to come across well-said words. I love Isaiah’s imagery as delicately chosen words are a great love of mine. Three of his passages come to my mind and fill me with love, appreciation and hope: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as […]
What an awesome weekend I just had! It was General Conference weekend and President Nelson spoke four times! I loved all of his remarks and recorded as much as I could: PRESIDENT RUSSELL M. NELSON Welcoming Remarks Unusual times can bring unusual ways. Ponder the Lord’ promise: “Whosoever will may lay hold upon the word […]
I’m a pretty positive person. I don’t think bad thoughts or let myself get distracted by unfairness and become depressed, but with the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affecting my life I’m challenged with focusing on goodness because the ‘natural man’ in me wants to complain and dwell on the worst. I constantly have to snap myself […]
This painting says it all and would be quite hopeless without the title. To me, it represents the story of my life: Scary, sad or unknown bad things might be near me but hope will always and forever be in my heart.
I live above the clouds, in a place that has perpetual blue skies and sunshine. With this setting in mind consider this scripture: And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after […]
Connecting with sisters in my ward through a video conferencing Relief Society meeting today meant so much to me! I hadn’t attended church for more than a year before the COVID-19 outbreak. Not attending church didn’t mean I was inactive or no longer cared about church but that physically I felt uncomfortable and therefore stopped […]
I focus on what I want (eternal life) and let go of everything else that doesn’t help me get there. My focus turns to becoming like my Lord. I give my family members freedom to be themselves and make their own choices because I trust in covenants, ordinances and promises that bind us together. For […]
My greatest hope is that everything I say or blog about helps someone. I absolutely loved what Jeffrey R. Holland said about when we face trials, or challenges, or burdens, or feel sad or even broken. He gave a talk called Broken Things to Mend and his words were very heartfelt and encouraging. My utmost […]
I just watched the rebroadcast of the Sister to Sister panel discussion of women leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from BYU Women’s Conference. They were General Presidents from the Primary (Sister Joy Jones), Young Women (Sister Bonnie Cordon), and Relief Society (Sister Jean Bingham) auxiliaries who answered a few submitted […]
What beautiful words: “Come, follow me,” the Savior said. Then let us in his footsteps tread, For thus alone can we be one With God’s own loved, begotten Son. “Come, follow me,” a simple phrase, Yet truth’s sublime, effulgent rays Are in these simple words combined To urge, inspire the human mind. Is it enough […]
The words to this song are beautiful and I share them with the hope that they’ll uplift you: Peace in Christ There is peace in Christ When we learn of him Feel the love He felt for us When he bore our sins Listen to his words Let them come alive If we know Him […]
Some people don’t believe in God or the unseen. Many people only believe in who they are naturally and they only put their trust in their intellect, knowing that their success happens because of them. I respect all people, even when we disagree, and have no doubt in our right to believe what we do. I hope for friendship and […]
Mormon or member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What an odd question, aren’t they both the same? No, they’re not. “Mormons” is an inaccurate nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; the correct name for church members. One doesn’t need a religion to tell them how to be because […]
The following video is for any woman who thinks she’s “Just a Mom.” Life is the most cherished thing a person can give, and being a mom is the most noble, selfless, and loving choice a woman can be. To all the moms out there…I honor you today. #happymothersday #love #sharegoodness Just a Mom video
I’ve begun again to re-read the Book of Mormon for the umpteenth time because after finishing it I start again; the book brings a sense of spirituality and testimony to my life that I never want to be without. Three chapters into the book brings me to where Nephi and his brothers return from the […]
The thought in my mind this morning was ‘Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ.” When Christ comes again everyone will remember Him and feel, based on what they believe, happy or ashamed. I’m thankful for the reminder that it’s all about Jesus Christ. The focus is not that […]
This place sounds nice: Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play, where [never] is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day. I’m going that way. Come with me? #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup #bealight #dowhatyoucan #goforit #itcanbedone #successfulthinking
The fruit of this tree has been said to be “sweeter than sweet.” It reminds me of having peace, calm, hope, faith, and joy no matter the turmoil. Of course there are sad and mournful times in life but I truly believe we can have peace, calm, hope, faith, joy and happy hearts because of […]
I read once that courage only takes 20 seconds – it only takes 20 seconds to do the thing I fear. I used to hate Fast Sunday church meetings because anyone could get up and say anything and I never knew what embarrassing thing I might hear. But I’ve changed my mind to loving Fast […]
Today is my favorite holiday – Easter; I love it because today commemorates the greatest miracle ever done. I celebrate the greatest gift given to me and all mankind; that Jesus Christ took on Himself everyone’s sins in the garden of Gethsemane and rose from the dead after He died on the cross. Because of […]