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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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
The Spiritual Wisdom of the Youth
A couple of weeks ago, I got the chance to work with some of the youth of the church for a few days. Having been a temple worker for a little over six years, I’d seen how spiritually prepared those who are in their late teens and early 20s can be. These high school students,…… Continue reading The Spiritual Wisdom of the Youth
Amalickiah and Satan’s Three Tactics to Encourage Sin
Last week, we studied Alma 43-52 for “Come Follow Me.” For me, Alma 47 stands out. This is where Amalickiah uses treachery to obtain the Lamanite kingdom. We might think we’re too smart now to fall for Amalickiah’s tactics, but these tactics are the same ones Satan uses today. Disguising Evil: First Amalickiah Tactic In…… Continue reading Amalickiah and Satan’s Three Tactics to Encourage Sin
Am I Being Humble Or Am I Feeling Humiliated?
I think we’ve all had those moments where we do something embarrassing or something embarrassing happens to us. We might feel completely humiliated and want to hide. Someone might make a comment about how you’ve now been humbled. Yet, are you really feeling humble, or are you just feeling like you’ve been humiliated? Understanding What…… Continue reading Am I Being Humble Or Am I Feeling Humiliated?
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
Sacred Versus Secret: Do They Mean the Same Thing?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the difference between sacred and secret. On the surface, some people may think that something that is sacred is secret. After all, things that we hold sacred are things that we often don’t share with other people. Yet, I think it’s important to differentiate between the two. I don’t have…… Continue reading Sacred Versus Secret: Do They Mean the Same Thing?
Abish: A Woman of Faith
Over the last few weeks, in “Come Follow Me,” we’ve been studying the stories of people such as Alma the Younger, Ammon, King Lamoni, and Lamoni’s father. These are names well-known by most people who’ve read the Book of Mormon, especially those who have read it multiple times. Almost hidden in Alma 19, is a…… Continue reading Abish: A Woman of Faith
Deer, Brake Lights in the Dark, Semis, and Tender Mercies
Last Saturday, I went with my family to the Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone, Montana. Over the last few years, it has become a tradition to see at least one play there every summer. This year, we saw “Anastasia.” I ended up driving on the trip home, and along the way, I encountered tender mercies…… Continue reading Deer, Brake Lights in the Dark, Semis, and Tender Mercies
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