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.
Most Recent Posts
The Possibility of Change
Clearly the possibility of change and living at a more elevated level has always been one of the gifts of God to those who seek it.
Christmas Message from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Christmas Message from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Pres Russell M Nelson-Elder Dallin H Oaks-Elder Henry B Eyring When we sing “Silent Night,” we know the life of that Babe of Bethlehem did not begin there, nor did it end...
Showing Expression Through Emotion Is The Greatest Expression Of Love
“Showing expression through emotion is the greatest form of love and deep, true feelings we as human beings have been given. Allow for tenderness to pervade through your being, your mind, and specially your heart and spirit. It is Christ- like and full of divinity.” —...
Why do Mormons, Latter Day Saints, build temples?
Throughout history, the Lord has commanded His people to build temples. Temples are literally houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred promises with God.
The Savior, Jesus Christ, loves YOU!
“The Savior loves all of God’s children regardless of their socioeconomic circumstance, race, religion, language, political orientation, nationality, or any other grouping. And so should we!”
Sanctify Yourself
The day will come when you are needed. You need to be ready to do the Lord’s work. We must sanctify ourselves today to be ready for tomorrow. Leviticus 11, 44 For I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I...
The Gathering of God’s Children, Israel
1 Nephi CH 13 42 And the time cometh that he shall manifest himself unto all nations, both unto the Jews and also unto the Gentiles; and after he has manifested himself unto the Jews and also unto the Gentiles, then he shall manifest himself unto the Gentiles and also...
Plural Marriage II
To understand plural marriage you have to understand eternal marriage. They (early Saints) had been given the command of plural marriage yet still kept the Law of Chastity. We must remember this and the character of the earlier Saints. Season 2, Episode 40 is out now!...
Plural Marriage~Tough topic, but necessary
So many good resources to help us understand this very hard, difficult commandment given to the early Saints as the Lord sought restore the entirety of His gospel. The more you know, more peace you find when it gets hard; and it will get harder.
Trust
Trust becomes real when we do hard things with FAITH
Plural Marriage
Though we don’t know all of the reasons God might command people to practice plural marriage, one reason mentioned in the Book of Mormon is to “raise up seed unto [the Lord]” (Jacob 2:30)—or to increase the number of children born in the covenant. Let us be kind in...
Mental Health Awareness
Signs that someone you care about may be struggling more today than yesterday: Showing rage or talking about revenge.Talking about being a burden to others.Increase the use of alcohol and drugs.Displaying extreme mood swings.Acting anxious or agitated.Withdrawing or...
Mental Health Awareness
Sharing our story, personal struggles, the culmination of a life of mental illness and the glorious blessings of remaining steadfast and true to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Also, church resources shared to help each of us as we endure this earthly experience with our...
Blessings of the Holy Ghost
We can ask questions of our loving Heavenly Father, in the name of our merciful Savior, and the witness who answers our questions is the Holy Ghost, who always testifies of truth. Latest episode from LDS Real People, Real Lives Podcast below. Hit ▶️
Pure Truth, Eternal Truth
“There has never been a time in this history of the earth where knowledge of our savior is more personally vital and relevant to every human soul.” Latest episode is available below, simply hit ▶️
Spiritual Mountains To Move
“Your growing faith in Him will move mountains — not the mountains of rock that beautify the earth — but the mountains of misery in your lives,” he said. “Your flourishing faith will help you turn challenges into unparalleled growth and opportunity.” Brand new epsiode...
Pure Truth, Eternal Truth
Choose the right, follow Christ, strengthen your faith foundation, persevere, wait upon the Lord, and hold steady! It is rocky, but through focus on Christ, we can endure and be joyful. Is this real? Yes it is! It’s the Good News!
What Stirs Pres. Nelson’s soul?
I learned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is “let God prevail.” Thus the very name of Israel refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. That concept stirs my soul! ~ Pres. Nelson
In His Inn We Find and Deepen Our Relationship With God, Our Father, & Jesus Christ
As our hearts change and we receive His image in our countenance, we see Him and ourselves in His Church. In His Inn, we find and deepen our personal relationship with God, our Father, and Jesus Christ.
Be the Change Christ Needs Us To Be
As always, I open up about my life and challenges living the gospel in my life. I also use two talks given in April’s General Conference from Elder Stevenson & Elder Gong. We have been given so much hope! Especially in a world that seems so clouded with darkness....
