Recent Blog Posts
Who Are You Listening To?
I admit, as a mother of 5 kids under the age of 7, I have moments when I get frustrated, tired, overwhelmed, exhausted, and feel like I can't keep going. One day as I expressed my feelings of inadequacies to my husband he said, “Debbie, you can hear them, you can...
Hold Fast and Stand Strong
Is there ever really a bad Jeffrey R. Holland talk? Has he ever spoken and anyone walked away and said, "Meh, I've heard better!" The man is so inspired. He has a way of putting things that cut through all the questioning or doubt. One of my favourites is this talk on...
Psalm 19:14
Psalm 19:14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.https://www.lds.org/languages/eng/content/scriptures/ot/ps/19 Mobile Lock Screen Wallpaper:
4 Inspiring Scriptures For Parents
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” https://www.lds.org/languages/eng/content/scriptures/ot/prov/22Steven R. bangerter tells a great story of a man who fell away and came back. You can find the link here,...
Dig the well before you are thirsty
“When you’re thirsty, it’s too late to think about digging a well.”— Harvey MacKayAlso read this blog post where I used this meme. http://spiritualcrusade.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-constant-influence-of-holy-ghost.html
The constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
“In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.“ Russell M Nelson Can we take a moment to really take in what this quote really means in our lives. “When you’re...
Go to the Temple
My wife and I made a commitment to go to the temple once a month in 2018! It has changed our lives and will change your life too! If you don't understand, or are unsure, I promise that as you consistently go to the temple, you will understand, and the more you go, the...
Because of Jesus Christ
Elder Bednar's talk on applying the doctrines, principles and practices of the Gospel to transform us into unwavering and powerful Disciples of Christ was outstanding, but his simple testimony at the end of the talk blew me away.See the talk...
It’s Important to do the little things…in order to achieve the BIG things! 🙂
LITTLE THINGS LEAD TO BIG THINGS!Seemingly insignificant indiscretions or neglect can lead to big problems. More importantly, simple, consistent, good habits lead to a life full of bountiful blessings. -Richard G. Scott"I’m sure you can identify the fundamental...
Book of Mormon
I read this post on the BYU website from BYU AdLab that did an expirement. They had passersby read one page of the Book of Mormon, marking any mention of deity and sharing how reading the page made them feel. Seems like it would be an effective missionary approach, or...
Vision Requires Execution
“Vision without execution is just hallucinations.“ Henry FordHow good and true is that? Action is required. I wrote an article on this same concept but on the spiritual side of things, check it out...
Why a blog?
Why a blog? I’m a small town guy from a small valley in a small corner of British Columbia, Canada.What do I have to offer to anyone? The truth is, beyond my own family and my circle of influence, I do not have a great deal to offer anyone. I’m a married Father of...
The LORD Lightens our Burdens!
I've always known that the Lord lightens our burdens...but sometimes it's hard to really grasp it..then one day it clicked! You know me...I love to relate all spiritual principles to our everyday lives.I was at the grocery store with my 4 little ones, trying to...
5 great quotes by M. Joseph Brough in Lift Up Your Head And Rejoice
Here is the link to this fabulous talk. https://www.lds.org/languages/eng/content/general-conference/2018/10/lift-up-your-head-and-rejoiceTo help us travel and triumph over our hard times with such glimpses of eternity, may I suggest two things. We must face...
Lesson: Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ By Elder D. Todd Christofferson
https://youtu.be/ajd5VUQzKu0 What a powerful talk. It is filled with goodness and light. I am super excited to be teaching this lesson. To set the stage, I want you to ponder these scriptures before we jump into the meat of this lesson. Matthew 6:19-21 19 Lay not up...
5 Motherhood quotes …. We are IMPORTANT!!
I was looking for something specific that I remember reading while studying Harold B Lee... instead I stumbled upon his section about motherhood!! It sang to my soul the most beautiful song...giving me added encouragement and excitement about my life as a...
Handle stress – handle success
Jesus Christ is our Life Jacket…He Won’t Let You Drown!
It was a hot summer day, and my kids were beyond excited to go swimming in our friend's pond. Rex, who is more cautious, was a bit nervous to swim in a deep open pond, knowing he couldn't swim. We convinced him he would be perfectly safe, as long as he had his life...
Psalm 19:7
Psalm 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.https://www.lds.org/languages/eng/content/scriptures/ot/ps/19
Because we ask amiss
James 4:2-32 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your...
