Scripture Sunday

Lessons from Enoch: Turning from Darkness to Light

I have enjoyed my study of Enoch this week. In addition to the recommended reading, I have started reading the Book of Enoch and continue to read the book The Gem of Genesis. These books have given me so much to think about and ponder. I think the principles that stand out the most is… Continue reading Lessons from Enoch: Turning from Darkness to Light

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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

Scripture Sunday

Focus on the Light in the Plan

I have really enjoyed studying the beginning of Genesis. I’ve listened to The Key to the Keystone, read the beginning of his next book, The Lost Gems of Genesis, The Book of Adam and Eve (From Egypt), The Ethiopian Bible, and several apocryphal writings. Also, these things have given me great insight into the first… Continue reading Focus on the Light in the Plan

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“Go Away for I Am a Child of God”

I am grateful for my body. For the past 737 days I have completed a goal to exercise 30-40 minutes intentionally. On January 1st, I completed two years of that goal and needed to switch it up a bit. I needed to switch it up because, although I did SOMETHING, it wasn't always an intentional,… Continue reading “Go Away for I Am a Child of God”

Scripture Sunday

Resigning from Doubt to Walk in the River of His Love

This past Sunday, the women's group at church will be studying a talk entitled "Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus" by Elder Robert M. Daines, given in the October, 2023 General Conference. I serve in the children's ministry, so I will not be able to participate in the discussion. However, I have learned much… Continue reading Resigning from Doubt to Walk in the River of His Love

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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

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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

Scripture Sunday

Building a Thanksgiving Map

This morning I was asked to help with singing time in Primary at church. I wasn't really sure I knew what I was going to do. I had a couple ideas, but I wasn't exactly positive what I was going to do and how I was going to teach singing time. This group of kids… Continue reading Building a Thanksgiving Map

Scripture Sunday

Breaking Free of the “Self-Pity Party” – Thoughts on Forgiveness

This week I was watching the Hallmark Channel series The Good Witch and I heard this quote, "Hate traps you in the past." This quote led me to ponder forgiveness for several days. I think that forgiveness is often a misunderstood principle. This is usually the case when we are in need of forgiving an… Continue reading Breaking Free of the “Self-Pity Party” – Thoughts on Forgiveness

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