You Are a Child of God, and His Grace Meets You Where You Are Have you ever ended a difficult day wondering if you're doing enough? You're trying to be patient. Trying to make good choices. Trying to strengthen your faith, love your family, and become a better person. But some days, despite your best… Continue reading God, I’m Trying. Is That Enough?
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Use One Gift
You Are a Child of God, and Your Gifts Were Meant to Bless Others Have you ever wondered what gifts Heavenly Father has given you? Maybe you've spent time trying to figure out your talents, your purpose, or what makes you special. You might even look at others and think, “They seem to know exactly… Continue reading Use One Gift
Your Gift Doesn’t Have to Be Impressive
You Are a Child of God, and Even Your Quietest Gifts Matter Have you ever looked at someone else's talents and wondered if you have anything special to offer? Maybe you see people who sing beautifully, speak to large audiences, create amazing things, or accomplish extraordinary goals. And then you look at your own life… Continue reading Your Gift Doesn’t Have to Be Impressive
Stop Calling Your Gift “Nothing Special”
You Are a Child of God, and Your Gifts Have a Purpose Have you ever noticed how easy it is to admire someone else's talents while overlooking your own? We see someone who sings beautifully, speaks confidently, or creates something amazing, and we think, “Now that's a gift!” But when it comes to our own… Continue reading Stop Calling Your Gift “Nothing Special”
Dear God, I’m Tired
You Are a Child of God, and You Don't Have to Carry Everything Alone Sometimes the most honest prayer we can offer is simply: “Dear God, I'm tired.” Tired of worrying. Tired of trying to be strong. Tired of carrying responsibilities and burdens nobody else can see.I’ve been feeling this lately. I’ve been fighting a… Continue reading Dear God, I’m Tired
What Have You Postponed? Choosing Faith Over Fear ❤️
Is there something you've been putting off? Maybe it's a conversation you've been avoiding because you don't know how the other person will respond. Maybe it's an application you haven't submitted because you're afraid you won't be chosen. Maybe it's a creative project you've dreamed about for years, but the fear of failure keeps whispering,… Continue reading What Have You Postponed? Choosing Faith Over Fear ❤️
Courageous People Feel Fear—They Just Don’t Let Fear Have the Final Vote
Choosing Faith When You're Afraid to Take the Next Step “Courageous people feel fear. They simply decide fear doesn't get the final vote.” Have you ever stood at the edge of something new and felt afraid? Maybe it was a decision you knew you needed to make. Maybe it was a conversation you'd been avoiding.… Continue reading Courageous People Feel Fear—They Just Don’t Let Fear Have the Final Vote
God, I’m Afraid of What Comes Next
Learning to Trust God When the Future Feels Uncertain There are moments in life when the hardest words to say are also the most honest: “God, I'm afraid of what comes next.” Not because we don't believe in Him. Not because we've stopped praying. Not because our faith has disappeared. But because we're human. We… Continue reading God, I’m Afraid of What Comes Next
Can I Really Tell God What I’m Feeling?
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?
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?
