To See the Beauty, Just Turn Around and Look

As an ordinance worker at the Idaho Falls Temple, I get the chance to see pictures and murals from a different vantage point than most people who visit. I get to appreciate the beauty of the temple’s artwork. This artwork, particularly the handpainted murals throughout the endowment rooms, is unique. Recently, I was sitting in…… Continue reading To See the Beauty, Just Turn Around and Look

Repentance and a Food Mandoline Emergency

Lately, I’ve been thinking about a food mandoline emergency that happened almost exactly nine years ago. I won’t go into all the details of the incident, but feel free to skip ahead to the “Damage is Worse Than Expected” heading if you get a bit queasy regarding medical emergencies. Basically, I was slicing potatoes, didn’t…… Continue reading Repentance and a Food Mandoline Emergency

General Conference is Over- What I Learned- Now What?

Last week, I wrote a bit of a pre-General Conference post. I talked about some of the reasons that I looked forward to General Conference. Now I’d like to focus on what I learned from the most recent sessions as well as how my excitement matched up with each thing that I was excited about.…… Continue reading General Conference is Over- What I Learned- Now What?

General Conference Weekend: A Time for Revelation

This weekend is General Conference. That means two days of listening to general authorities and members of the general presidencies talk. I learned earlier today that President Russell M. Nelson, will not be there in person because of a fall. Hopefully, we will be able to hear his recorded message/s. General Conference is an opportunity…… Continue reading General Conference Weekend: A Time for Revelation

Do I Have the Faith to Not….

I’ve been a temple ordinance worker at the Idaho Falls Temple since June 2018. Along with other things, that means once a week, I spend about six hours working alongside ladies who are for the most part old enough to be my mom. Occasionally, we’ll get a pre-missionary or a post-missionary (18-20ish years old). Yet,…… Continue reading Do I Have the Faith to Not….