Sep
24
Ammon Would Rejoice With Me
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I had a chance to follow Ammon’s example and wanted to share. Sometimes the principles make more sense when we hear them explained through the experiences of others.
Sep
24
“Baptized Pickles”–Parable of the Pickle Follow-up
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This weekend for lunch we opened the jar of pickles we made at Family Night a number of weeks ago. What a wonderful opportunity it was to casually review the lesson! The pickles were good, and the kids thought it was so much fun to eat the pickles we had made. Our […]
Sep
24
Family Night Light–Keeping Commitments, Qualifying for Blessings
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We had a powerful teaching moment this week with our oldest son that we are turning into a Family Night lesson tonight for all the children.
Children are delightful! One of my favorite developmental stages is when children finally learn to use basic words and phrases to express the big feelings inside of them. One of my favorite phrases that was coined early on by our young daughter was, “My do it!” She is a tenacious spirit, and […]
Sep
16
Quote of the Week–Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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This hymn has followed me this year–whenever I need to be reminded of its powerful message it appears again. I’ve heard it twice again this week. It is needful. May we all have our hearts tuned to sing His grace and hearts sealed as His!
Sep
16
Welcome To Bountiful! p.s. Camels Can’t Swim
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Many times this year I have stood back from my own life and smiled. I have been so happy. I have felt so satisfied, so taken care of. There has never been a time in my life where I have felt a greater sense of Zion and sisterhood […]