Visiting Teaching

My visiting teachers are amazing. Each time they visit I receive confirmation from the Spirit that Relief Society and Visiting Teacher are inspired of  God. Women in this church are amazing. We have been counseled to ’stand strong and immovable’ and to be ‘ambitious to do good’. And let me just say that in every [...]

General Conference vs Math

During General Conference I prepare notebooks for every child.  I print off conference activity books.  I replace the ragged nubs of wax in our crayon boxes for brand new mega deluxe crayons.  Everything is ready so that we can take notes during all the sessions of conference.
Although I encourage the kids to listen to the [...]

The Gifts of the Spirit

General Conference is always so uplifting. I always walk away saying, “That was just what I needed.” This time was no different. As my husband, L, and I were talking about the messages he said to me, “They gave a lot of great advice on how to serve others didn’t they? Almost everyone seemed to talk about it in one way [...]

Conference: An Opportunity to Change Our Hearts

I think the story of King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon is one of my most favorites.  King Benjamin called all of his people together to declare his son Mosiah as the king who would reign after him.  He wanted to tell his people about the promises available to them if they would be [...]

Relief Society Broadcast

My Saturdays are usually filled up, and this one is no exception.  The kids are practicing for the Primary Program that will be presented on Sunday.  My husband has church softball practice.  And the to-do list…wants to be done.  At the end of all that madness, though, I’ll be in a fabulous place.
The General Relief [...]