There is always something to do. The best way to handle it is to not think about it. Continue reading
Author: cksdays
General Conference thoughts: Women and Gospel Learning in the Home and Parents and Children
by President Henry B. Eyring
and President Dallin H. Oaks
Due to space and time, I’m combining President Erying’s and President Oaks’ talk into one post. But that’s okay, they go together pretty well. President Oaks addressed the young women of the church and if I was still a young women leader I’d be taking the opportunity to share it with them. His counsel though, applies to young women of all ages – even those of us with gray hair. Continue reading
Healing
The good news is we are designed to heal. Continue reading
The Outcast
If no one feels like they belong
and everyone relates to being an outcast –
who truly belongs here
who can really take hold fast? Continue reading
I think I’m rather clever
I understand not everyone gets my humor. But trust me, I’m hilarious and witty. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Joy of Unselfish Service
by Cristina B. Franco
First of all, I dare you to make it all the way through the chocolate cake story without getting a tear or two in your eyes. It’s okay. We all cried a little I’m sure. Continue reading
The Moon’s Talent
The moon looked at the Earth and saw only darkness. He wanted to bring light to the dark side of the planet just like the sun gave light to the other side. So he tried with all his might to produce some light. But he could not create any light for that side of Earth. Continue reading
Young Willie Strang
Last week I shared another version of this poem. This was the first effort after reading about young Willie Strang in a couple of books about Brown’s Park. Continue reading
Those pesky to-do lists
Sure, I have a daily to-do list to help me organize my time and an attempt at productivity. Sometimes the list seems overwhelming and I’d rather not tackle it. But at least I still can choose to do or not to do instead of the choice being made for me due to health or other reasons. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Divine Discontent
by Michelle D. Craig
Here’s my big takeaway from this talk. The distinction between divine discontent and discouragement? Divine discontent prompts “faithful action” whereas discouragement is Satan’s counterfeit and stops progress. Continue reading