Sometimes I wonder if I am allowed to tell God what I am really feeling. Can I tell Him I’m disappointed? Angry? Afraid? Can I admit that I don’t understand what He is doing—or that I have questions I can’t seem to find answers for? Somewhere along the way, I think we can begin to… Continue reading Can I Really Tell God What I’m Feeling?
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What Are We Building On?
Christ, Family, Church, and the Foundation of a Covenant Life I have been fascinated by the work being done on the Salt Lake Temple. For years we have watched scaffolding go up, walls come down, enormous holes appear around the temple, and heavy equipment move into a place that most of us have always thought… Continue reading What Are We Building On?
Our First Parents
Thoughts on Adam and Eve: I have so many I’m not sure I can put them into one blog This is not just a creation story, it is a story of what it means to be human and how God interacts with His children. It speaks to the universal experiences of loss, alienation, struggle, and… Continue reading Our First Parents
Foolish or Wise – Resigning to Become a Light Trimmer
Yesterday I studied the General Conference talk entitled "Abide the Day in Christ" by Sister Amy A. Wright. I remember loving this talk during the October Saturday morning Conference session. I remember feeling fed, uplifted and inspired. Reading it and pondering it enriched my life yesterday. She begins her talk with the Savior's words and… Continue reading Foolish or Wise – Resigning to Become a Light Trimmer
Always Remember
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” —Joseph Campbell. Today is Memorial Day. Sadly, most of the people I know think of it as National BBQ Day. They didn't meet my Grandpa who served in Europe during WWII. They didn't meet Great Grandpa who died (as… Continue reading Always Remember
Experiencing Joy
Last week the missionaries came over for dinner. After dinner they shared a short message and asked these questions, "What is joy to you and in what ways have you experienced joy?" The answer that came out of my mouth surprised me because they were words I had not previously formed or contemplated. My experiences… Continue reading Experiencing Joy
Be Where Your Feet Are
I have been working on mindfulness lately. It's a process. Mindfulness is difficult because it involves a willingness to be with ourselves as we are. It offers a way of learning to work with ourselves, and not on ourselves, especially if you are healing from perfectionism. I am discovering that this is one of my… Continue reading Be Where Your Feet Are
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 186
I have missed a few days. oops. Today I am grateful that my migraine is not as intense today. I am also grateful that my students were understanding yesterday and were willing to reschedule. Today I am grateful that the big fire by McKay's house doesn't look like it's headed in her direction. Today I… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 186
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 185
Today I am grateful for some slow time. Today I read 2 chapters in my assigned book for my Intro to CTE college class, tools a test, taught some lessons, and made a bear. It was a good slow day. Today I am grateful John made a yummy cucumber chicken dish for dinner. I am… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 185
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 184
Today I am grateful I had time to breathe and to pamper myself by getting my nails done. Today I am grateful that I was able to start Lillian's giant bear. Today I am grateful that I could lay low since the heat index is getting warmer and warmer. Today I am grateful John was… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 184
Resigning as the General Manager of the Universe 