Scripture Sunday

Embracing Responsibility: The Covenant Journey with God

Last night, John and I had the opportunity to worship in the temple. I love to go to the temple. I was 23 the first time I went to the temple for my own covenants. I remember walking in and feeling the spirit of the temple. “I’m home!” I was completely comfortable with every part… Continue reading Embracing Responsibility: The Covenant Journey with God

Scripture Sunday

Finding Safety Amidst Life’s Floods: Insights from Noah

My study of Noah and the ark gave me many things to ponder and to reflect on. Although this is a story I have heard and studied most of my life, I was impressed with a new and greater understanding of why this story needed to be preserved for people in my day and age… Continue reading Finding Safety Amidst Life’s Floods: Insights from Noah

Scripture Sunday

Understanding God’s Empathy in Moses 7 and Enoch

I missed blogging last week because I wasn’t feeling well. That doesn’t mean I didn't read and study nor does it mean I don’t have thoughts about the reading. In addition to reading Moses 7, I read things from The Gem of Genesis and the Apocryphal Books of Enoch (That is a lot to think… Continue reading Understanding God’s Empathy in Moses 7 and Enoch

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

bethelight, Scripture Sunday

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

health journey, Scripture Sunday

“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

Parental Love

I've been pondering the concept of parental love of a "goodly" parent for the last couple of months. I am learning more and more from day to day that the love of a parent for a child is the most profound because it lasts more than a life time. It lasts for an eternity. It… Continue reading Parental Love

Thought Tuesday

I Need to be Nice for Me

I am discovering more and more throughout life that God does not NEED me to be nice.  I NEED me to be nice. Helping other and being kind to everyone you encounter warms your own heart.  Helping others gives you a fresh perspective and keeps you from focusing on your own problems.  Drawing the focus… Continue reading I Need to be Nice for Me

Thought Tuesday

Lifting the Poor Wayfaring Men of Grief

As we were leaving a Walmart parking lot yesterday, I rolled down my car window and gave a dollar to a homeless man on the corner. He grabbed my hand and genuinely thanked me for the dollar, but asked if I had anything for a headache. It was so hot outside. No wonder he had… Continue reading Lifting the Poor Wayfaring Men of Grief

Satisfaction Saturday

One YEAR! Satisfied with Blogging

Happy Blog-versary! It's crazy that I have been writing this blog, Resigning as the General Manger of the Universe, here on WordPress, for ONE YEAR!  The year has gone by fast!  I guess it's true... time flies when you are having fun. I am proud of the progress I have made to date with this… Continue reading One YEAR! Satisfied with Blogging