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How Can We Overcome Our Doubts?

I love these thoughts! Today I will follow suit. I will trust in the Lord and strive to stay the course. I will not allow doubts to overcome my goals. I will anchor myself to true principles. Give this blog a read. This writer is amazing.

Paul Anderson's avatarBook of Mormon Study Notes

To doubt something is to feel uncertain about it, to lack conviction. The word is also closely associated with fear (Oxford Dictionary).

When new evidence calls an accepted fact into question, reasonable people will begin to doubt what they thought they knew before. This is wise, and is part of the process of learning and growing. However, sometimes, particularly when we are working to achieve a difficult goal, the roadblocks we face can cause us to question our course of action. We can forget the reasons for our original confidence. We can become fearful. As a result, we might give up halfway through the process, or simply make a halfhearted and inconsistent effort.

Success in any endeavor requires commitment, and it is impossible to commit when we are plagued by doubt.

The Book of Mormon tells the story of a massive war. Helaman, who was the leader of…

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 50

Today I am thankful that this goofy Idea of mine, to ask an English class to write one act scripts for one of our acting classes, works. I hope we do this project again. I believe that all of the kids have truly grown through this process. I am super thankful that my husband is… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 50

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 49

I actually needed this quote today. I am grateful I can do things for myself. I am grateful that I was raised to be an independent person. It has made me fiesta, I admit it. But, it has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to. I am grateful "can do"… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 49

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 48

With the past 48 or so days of looking each day for the blessings (large and small) in my life I have increased my understanding of how God works miracles in our lives. First observation - People who love what they have are happy. They see the beauty in what the have. They keep life… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 48

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 47

Hmmm... Today I am grateful... P-day. Today is p-day and we get to chat with our missionary a little bit. She didn't write an email today, but I did get to chat a little on Google thing she can use. Bonus! I got a letter in snail mail too! The first day back from Christmas… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 47

Scripture Sunday

Reflections on Come Follow Me – the First Week

My husband has been away on business all week but I was determined to at least start this new thing off to the best of my ability. So, last Sunday, I sat down with Lilli and we made a plan. First, we assigned reading for each day of the week and we talked about using… Continue reading Reflections on Come Follow Me – the First Week

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 45 and Day 46

Yesterday was another super busy day, starting at the crack of dawn and ending long after the sun went down. Things I found myself so grateful for yesterday: A job. It may have been a long day, but it was a good day doing the things I love to do. My friend bought my daughter… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 45 and Day 46

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Developing the Attitude of Gratitude – Day 43 and Day 44

I am working on making this my motto. That is been how I've gotten through this week. Yesterday I wasn't home until late because of a job. At least I have a job. Today I am home late because of a job. At least my coughing is finally productive. I am now getting the grossest… Continue reading Developing the Attitude of Gratitude – Day 43 and Day 44

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 42

Today I am grateful that I was able to solve my lighting issue at work relatively easily... even if it did take awhile to chase down all the troubleshooting possibilities. I am grateful that my coughing and sore lungs didn't stop me from going up and down the stairs I needed to in order to… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 42

Family Friday

Ending a Whirlwind Year

We ended 2018 with a bang! Tons of work. Tons of performances. McKay and family moving to Salem. Christmas. John going back to Logan to work for a long 2 week assignment... and illness. We had several dance performance roll through the auditorium. Lillian's friend Ethan learned the light board for one performance because Lilli… Continue reading Ending a Whirlwind Year