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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Look Down the Road, Focusing on the Lord
Updates and check-ins. We use “Look Down the Road”, talk by Elder Meredith. With all that’s happening, wars and rumors of wars, we must focus on the Lord.
Please Pray For Ukraine
“Please pray for Ukraine. Remember, Christ has overcome the world! There are just things that have to happen-pain, sorrow, suffering-to usher in the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world! In the meantime let’s exercise our faith and unity...
It’s The Joyful Part I Am Trying To Get Down
“I leave you my blessing… That you will find strength and courage to joyfully thrive as a (child) of God while gladly walking the path of discipleship” — Elder Dieter F. UchtdorfIt’s the joyful part I am trying to get down. So hard not to dwell on the hard during and...
Faith to Endure
“…Faith is not having a perfect knowledge of things….if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” This year’s focus, across the quorums, is building on your faith foundation. We are so blessed to have a gospel from our Savior and teaches us...
The Lord Called His People Zion Because… – Moses 7:18
“And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.”— Moses 7:18 Being from California I couldn’t imagine there being no poor among us. It has been this way for so long and is...
Faith, Trust, Obedience
Men (and women) accomplish marvelous things by trusting in the Lord and keeping His commandments—by exercising faith even when they don’t know how the Lord is shaping them. Elder Dennis E Simmons
Faith Is What Gets Us Through Trials And Hard Times
”Faith is not bravado, not just a wish, not just a hope. True faith is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ-confidence and trust in Jesus Christ that leads a person to follow Him. — Dennis E. Simmons Faith is what gets us through the hard times and trials of life. Currently...
Feelings of Inadequacy?
“The scriptures are . . . full of true accounts of people who felt underqualified,” Elder Duncan said. “But when things seemed most difficult, they trusted God.” Elder Kevin R Duncan Area 70
You Are Created to Succeed
No doubt about it! Don’t fall for “imposter syndrome!” It is “when successful people see themselves as a fraud,” Elder Kevin R. Duncun explained. “Despite their achievements, they chalk up their accomplishments to good fortune or a lucky break, and they fear that...
Repentance is Freeing
“There’s always an escape route, and it’s repentance.” — Jared Halverson Moses chapter six teaches us about mercy and Justice, the atonement and its freeing us from sin and transgression.
You Are Called For What You Can Become
“… You are called for what you can become.” — President Nelson Remember, The good Lord knows what you’re capable of and knows what to call you for, what is best going to bless your life and accomplish the goals that you need in your life, especially the experiences....
Faith to Act & Become
Updates, stories, lessons learned, and we use the talk by Elder Ciro Schmeil, “Faith to Act and Become.” It is so GOOD to be back! Through prayer, scripture study, and action, we can unlock the blessings of heaven and become better followers of the Savior Jesus...
If It Wasn’t For Our Transgressions We Would Never Know Good And Evil – Moses 5:11
“We’re it not for our transgression we …never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth unto all the obedient.” — Moses 5:11 We must have the probationary experience given to us to prove ourselves to return...
Heavenly Father Lets Us Choose
“Each of us comes to this earth as an innocent child of a loving Heavenly Father. As we grow we are faced with the opportunity to choose between right and wrong. As a loving father, God knows that the only way we can learn and grow is if we are allowed to make...
Repentance Is Beautiful And Freeing!
“When you choose to repent, you choose to change.” — President Russell M. Nelson Jesus Christ gave us the gift of the atonement out of an abundance of love and devotion. Remember your value and please don’t forget to repent daily to maintain that value you brought...
The Infinite Atonement
At this season of the year we particularly rejoice and reflect upon the Savior’s Atonement. It is indeed the most supernal, mind-expanding, passionate doctrine this world or universe has ever known. It is what gives hope and purpose to our lives. Loving that we are...
Youth Theme 2022
“Trust in the Lord.” — Youth Theme 2022 The youth theme this year is on point! What an exciting year it will be and we have so much to learn & look forward to.
Happy New Year 2021!
“May 2022 be the year that we consecrate ourselves and prepare diligently for the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and live every day as if His coming it today. Oh joyous reunion, oh Emmanuel.” — Stefanie Colvin ( me! )
Hold Me Together
In those first few weeks, I felt strongly that my baby came to earth with a close connection to heaven. She knew Christ. She loved Him. She trusted Him. She knew He loved her and felt His continued influence in her life across the veil of mortality. She reminds me...
The Healing Balm of Gilead
An aromatic spice or ointment used for healing wounds. The Savior Jesus Christ has often been referred to as the Balm of Gilead because of His remarkable healing power. The Savior’s Atonement, which makes available both His redeeming and His enabling power, is the...
