Aloha, born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I stopped attending when I graduated High school at 17. In 2011, coming off of a divorce, I met the love of my eternities in a jewel of a town, Ventura-CA. We found ourselves moving into a serious relationship, so my husband wanted to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is through my witness, during very spiritual conversion moments for my husband, that I felt the time was now to put up, or shut up, and make the decision to become Active in the church once again. You see, I knew if I didn’t, my husband would flourish in the gospel and leave me behind. I received a very distinct impression that the time was now for me to become engaged again in Christ’s church. I always knew the church is the church of Jesus Christ on earth, however I struggled living the gospel standards in my life. In October of 2013, we were married on a Friday, my husband was baptized on Saturday, and confirmed a member/given the gift of the Holy Ghost on Sunday. We like to call it our whirlwind weekend of righteousness!
In 2020 I found the time to start a project of mine that I had been thinking about for two years. I started a Podcast called LDS Real People, Real Lives Podcast available wherever you may Pod. My goal is to talk about tough subjects and hardships we naturally face during this experience of life and how we use the gospel of Jesus Christ to reconcile the very hard, and difficult, that we face. We are very real, open, and genuine seeking to share our experiences that the spirit may impress upon you how to maintain and build the faith you have acquired to endure as the Lord has commanded us to do.
As Brigham Young once said, I have a fire in my bones for the gospel of Jesus Christ! Welcome! We are here to help, edify, uplift, and prevail on our journey with you.
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Careful vs Casual Discipleship
“As the influences of the world increasingly embrace the evil, we must strive with all diligence to stay firmly on the path that leads us safely to our Savior.” — Becky Craven The counsel from our leaders continues to increase in directness and focus as we approach...
Preaching the Gospel of Peace
Pres Nelson opened this last conference encouraging us to remember why we are here. Let us have the humility and courage to follow his instructions which come from Jesus Christ and do His work that we may return home with as many as we can bring with us! We have the...
Easter and the Gift of Resurrection
Mary Magdelene’s devotion to Jesus was rewarded with His presence, as will be ours - first through the Holy Ghost & later through His very presence if we follow her example.“He is risen” was the angelic message of the first Easter. With feelings of worship and...
The Passover and Easter
We are commanded to “remember always.” We have so much to be grateful for as we approach Easter and consider the Passover. He teaches us and shows us that we can trust in Him and wait upon His perfect timing for deliverance from sorrow, suffering, and pain. With His...
Don’t Underestimate Our Capacity To Do What Matters Most
“Let us not underestimate our capacity to do those things that matter most. Our divine heritage gives us courage and confidence to do and be all that our loving Heavenly Father knows we can be.” — Sister Craven Let us stand UP and OUT for the Lord!
You Can Shine A Light In The Darkness
“Even though you may feel alone as the storms of life are raging, you can shine a light in the darkness of misunderstanding, confusion and unbelief. Your light of faith in Christ can be steady and sure, leading those around you to safety and peace. Sisters, hearts can...
Our Past And Present Do Not Determine Our Future
“First our past and present do not determine our future; second we have power to do good; and third even small acts of goodness are significant.” — Susan H. Porter Those that push against Christ’s church like to use the past of our early Saints to oppress our present...
Eternal Education, this earthly life is our education.
Sharing my personal struggles, revelation and guidance from the Lord and lessons learned. I focus on my personal bitter cup, Anger. Also, share a talk by Nancy Wentworth called,”Our Eternal Education”.
We Welcome You To Participate In General Conference
We are getting ready to #hearhim this coming weekend for General Conference and I am so excited! We are living in an exhilarating time on earth and its history. We have so much to look forward to.
Life Is Not Easy
“Life is not easy, it is not and don’t try to make it that way. Life is not fair, it never was and it isn’t now and it won’t ever be! Do not fall for the ”trap,” of feeling like you’re a victim… you’re not. Get over and get on with it.” — Matthew Mcconaughey I have...
God Will Convert Trial Into Blessing
“God will convert trial into blessing and, In Isiah’s words, ”give…beauty for ashes.” — D. Todd Christofferson His promise is not to spare us the conflict but to preserve and console us in our afflictions and to consecrate them for our gain. 2 Nephi 2:2 “and he shall...
LGBTQ- Welcome & some suggestions on how to persevere in the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Peg Branvold, “You have to have hope that things will get better.”
We Are Our Brother’s Keeper
One of the most striking principles taught by the Savior during His earthly ministry was treating others with compassion. 2 Nephi CH 31 16 And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son of...
The True Source Of Healing And Reconciliation
“The true source of healing and reconciliation-Jesus Christ.” — Stefanie Colvin aka Ldsrealpeoplereallives He is Always there. Consistent and committed to us
To Learn The Spirit Of God
“To learn the spirit of God, we must listen with our heart.” — Stefanie Colvin aka Ldsrealpeoplereallives Does anyone else feel like me? My mind keeps throwing fear obstacles and despair unfortunately. Yet my heart is filled with warmth, peace, and confidence. It’s...
The Caregiver of Our Souls, Jesus Christ
I can assure you that Christ is ever aware of the adversities we experience in mortality. He understands all of the bitterness, agony, and physical pain as well as the emotional and spiritual challenges we face. We can look forward with confidence in our ability to...
Be Careful What You Ask For
In other situations, when our worthy desires are not granted in the way we had hoped, it may actually be for our ultimate benefit.I always tell my husband, be careful what you ask for! And it’s a reminder for me too… For example, Joseph the son of Jacob was envied and...
How Do You Hear the Spirit of God?
Sharing my own experiences and how I hear His voice in hopes that you will be inspired and blessed by our testimony and love for all that is of good report. Also, in the last segment we talk about a talk by Elder Brook O Hales, Area 70, titled, “Answers to Prayer”.
Mental Health Awareness
“Even though our family has enjoyed rich blessings while joyfully walking the covenant path, we have also faced exceedingly high mountains.”Elder Erich Kopischke There are so many resources available at churchofJesuschrist.org for mental health assistance. We can...
Focus On The Things That Are Most Important
“Focusing on the things that are most important-especially those things ”down the road,” those eternal things-is a key to maneuvering through this life.” — Elder Alvin F. Meredith 3 We need to focus on the important things and not the things that have a lesser...
