November is my favorite month of the year. It appeals to my senses: pumpkin everything, campfires, crisp fall air, apple butter, golds and maroons and deep purples. Gratitude is brought to the forefront and with it, remembering. Spencer W. Kimball taught that the word ‘remember’ was the most important word in the dictionary. There are […]
Delight in the Sabbath
I admit. Sometimes Sundays can be hard. Really hard. On this day of rest mothers often feel as if its the busiest day of the week. Making sure everyone is dressed and ready on time, packing the church bag, keeping littles quiet during church meetings, walking halls with rowdy ones, trying to fulfill your own […]
On Loving Life
This past January we had an extra Relief Society meeting that highlighted five sisters. They each shared what some of their favorite things were and as a result we got to know each of them a little better. It was such a good meeting that this past week we did it again with different sisters and I […]
He is Risen! Hallelujah!
How glorious to know that because of Jesus Christ we will be with our loved ones again. How magnificent to realize He has swallowed up our sorrows. How blessed to feel His love for me. The wondrous works thy hands have wrought, The majesty of thy being, Doth cause within my humble heart, A peaceful […]
Choose a Positive Attitude
“So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. . . .We can’t direct the wind, […]
Always There are Those Angels
I had an experience almost two months ago that I’ve felt I needed to share but haven’t because, well, there’s always the question “Why didn’t that happen to so-and-so but it did to you?” And I don’t know the answer. The best explanation I’ve found is at the end of the movie “The Cokeville Miracle”. If […]