by Janette Beverley | Feb 22, 2020 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
There is a beautiful hike up a small mountain near my house which my friends and I love to go hike on sunny days. When we get to the top, we can see all the way from Mexico to San Diego to the beautiful La Jolla beaches. It is a breathtaking view and well worth the...
by Janette Beverley | Jan 23, 2020 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
This week’s study in the Come, Follow Me manual teaches about one of my favorite topics in the Book of Mormon: Lehi’s vision. It’s a story that many of us know well and have studied much. One thing I have always loved about this narrative is the phrase...
by Janette Beverley | Nov 22, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
There is a verse in the Doctrine and Covenants that has always amazed me. We read in D&C 20:22, speaking of Jesus Christ, that “He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them.” How does one “suffer” temptations? And if there is indeed suffering and...
by Janette Beverley | Nov 8, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
I drive a minivan. Yup, I’m one of those moms. Recently, I bought a new Honda Odyssey with a crazy feature that’s almost like autopilot. At first it freaked me out, but now I think it’s the coolest thing in the world. I simply take my hands off the...
by Janette Beverley | Oct 22, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
How do we define empathy, and is it possible to feel truly empathetic towards others in a perfect way? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of empathy reads, in part: the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and...
by Janette Beverley | Aug 29, 2019 | Janette Beverley: Reaching Toward the Light
If you ask any of my piano students what my favorite method of teaching is, they will tell you it is what I call the “3-2-1 approach.” It is a rather cumbersome activity that creates tremendous growth by repeating a phrase, line, or measure of music over...
