Summer is here,
summer has arrived.
Best get enjoying,
best quickly to thrive.
Continue readingPlenty opinions
Here comes one of those sweeping generalizations about our time. But, in my humble opinion, we do seem to live in a time when opinion is mistaken for fact. That has probably always been the case we just didn’t have access to every. single. opinion. Not all opinions need to be shared any further than the dinner table or front porch. Again, that’s just my opinion on the matter.
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: Hosanna and Hallelujah – The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter
When I served in Young Women, one of the newly baptized class members asked “why doesn’t Jesus heal today like He did in New Testament times?”
How would you respond?
Continue readingForest for the Trees
You probably are acquainted with the saying, “Can’t see the forest for the trees.” Perhaps you have had experiences that have taught you the meaning of this phrase. I have had my fair share of fleshing this phrase out. One, in particular, I will share with you now while it is fresh in my mind.
Continue readingA Little Not
Love Out There
Wow! No one can deny there are a lot of voices making commotion out there. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It’s easy to be burdened down with all the anger and rage we hear. But, to quote Mr. Rogers, “look for the helpers.” Look for the love; love is the balance to hate and it is also out there increasing in intensity. It’s just quieter and harder to hear. Photo taken in southwest Wyoming.
Continue readingGeneral conference thoughts: A Good Foundation against the Time to Come
First of all, I like this title. It’s almost a warning, isn’t it? Things are going to get tough so you better be checking your foundation.
Continue readingNew Normal
The thought of a new normal never occurred to me before. It happens all the time though. Usually at a gradual incline but normal never actually exists. Continue reading
Heart Beat for Two
Encourage with substance
They say “flattery will get you anywhere” but I think it should be “flattery will get you in the door but after a while it may get you out of the door.” In other words, don’t build me up with sand. And shallow flattery is sand. Give me the material to build a strong foundation of confidence. Continue reading
