October was the first anniversary of my SA ward. I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve struggled to find my place in the ward, to fully feel like I belong there. It’s bothered me because often I feel like the more effort I put in, the more I feel like I just don’t fit in. Why…… Continue reading Attempting to Find My Place in the World
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I Knew She Was There: Rich Community Murder (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading I Knew She Was There by Jennifer Sadera. This book, which comes out tomorrow, Nov. 12th, is a murder mystery thriller with a sometimes unreliable narrator. For much of the story, you’re not entirely sure if our narrator, Caroline Case, is telling the whole truth or even if she’s aware that…… Continue reading I Knew She Was There: Rich Community Murder (4 Stars)
At Least It’s Christmas Sock Season: A Look on the Bright Side
I know there are people who are very strict or specific about when the Christmas season starts. Some will argue that putting up your tree before Thanksgiving or decorating for Christmas at all before Thanksgiving takes away from the Thanksgiving celebration. For me, the Christmas sock season starts on November 1, and I was grateful…… Continue reading At Least It’s Christmas Sock Season: A Look on the Bright Side
Returning for the Brass Plates: Learning From Nephi’s Experience
Recently, I was reading in the Book of Mormon where Nephi and his brothers return for the brass plates. For anyone unfamiliar with this story, Nephi and his immediate family recently fled from Jerusalem. Then Nephi’s father, Lehi, sends Nephi and his brothers (Laman, Lemuel, and Sam) back to Jerusalem to get the brass plates.…… Continue reading Returning for the Brass Plates: Learning From Nephi’s Experience
The Wife You Know: Secrets and Lies? (4.5 Stars)
Last week, I finished reading The Wife You Know by Chad Zunker. The basic plot is that Ashley saves several children from a daycare center fire. The whole brave rescue is caught on video and shared across social media. When Ashley finds out, she freaks out and disappears with her young daughter that night. Her…… Continue reading The Wife You Know: Secrets and Lies? (4.5 Stars)
A Focus on the Essentials at the Temple
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been trying to concentrate better as I attend the temple. During my last two visits to the temple as a patron, it has hit me how important it is to focus on the essentials or the basics of the temple covenant. What Do I Mean by the Essentials? If…… Continue reading A Focus on the Essentials at the Temple
Prompted by the Spirit and It Ends Badly
I recently read an article where someone asked Elder Bednar how they can trust God when they’ve followed a prompting that didn’t work out. I wouldn’t say that a prompting that doesn’t go well would cause me to lose trust in God. Unfortunately, though, when I feel prompted to do something, and I follow that…… Continue reading Prompted by the Spirit and It Ends Badly
Psychopathic: Stalker, Blind, Strange Medical Practices (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading an ARC of Pyschopathic by Jason Melby. This book comes out on January 10, 2025. It’s about Faith Galloway, a blind psychiatrist. Don’t worry. The book isn’t as crazy as the title or the book cover implies. While I would consider this book suspenseful and a little creepy at times, the…… Continue reading Psychopathic: Stalker, Blind, Strange Medical Practices (4 Stars)
Trust Not in Man, But Trust in God
Several well-known church members have chosen to leave the church in recent years. Many of them, at least in the public eye, appear to be strong members of the church before suddenly announcing their departure. This reminds me how important it is to have my trust in the correct source rather than allowing the world…… Continue reading Trust Not in Man, But Trust in God
Scripture Study Hints: Study with a Question in Mind
I think we all have lessons or talks that stick with us more than others. For me, one of these lessons happened in December 2011. In a Relief Society lesson, the teacher encouraged us to write down a question as part of our scripture study. She encouraged us to make a chart where we recorded…… Continue reading Scripture Study Hints: Study with a Question in Mind