Dealing With Depression Through Games
My dad said, “You can make a game out of anything.” It is a coping mechanism that has served me well my entire life. Making a game out of life has pulled me out of depression more times than I can count. Depression (diagnosed, as well as undiagnosed) seems to be part...
Words have Power
Words have far more power than we give them credit for–use them wisely.
A Scientist Experiments with the Gratitude Challenge
Did you try President Russell M. Nelson's gratitude challenge to the test?! Or had gratitude's blessings already permeated your life? I love a good science experiment! Show me erupting "lava" or "mysteriously" disappearing compounds and I laugh with delight....
The Most Memorable Christmas on Record
It is funny what things are catalogued as memorable in our minds. Most times, the occasions are not what you would expect, I suppose. But the unforgettable experiences rise to the top of our recollection. And so it is when I call to mind my most memorable Christmas....
Forgiving and Moving on: Pack Lightly
How can we forgive when the pain feels as deep as if it did when first inflicted?
Thanksgiving 2020
This thanksgiving was unlike any other in my life. Our governor asked is to slow the spread of COVID-19 by celebrating in our own individual family units. I have usually hosted in the past, and this week I didn’t spend 3 days cleaning and pulling out extra furniture...
Austin Bushman: Becoming Disciples of Christ
Becoming a true disciple of Christ is my long-standing life goal. My thoughts especially turn to this goal at this time of the year. My nephew Austin Bushman makes some excellent points in his thoughts on becoming disciples of Christ that I want to share. My favorite...
Write Your Story
In the middle of a worldwide pandemic, great blessings have come to my family. My emotions have been all over the place, but I will try to pull myself together long enough to get some thoughts down. My purpose today is to emphasize how important it is for each one of...
Russell M Nelson’s Global Prayer of Gratitude
I love our prophet Russel M Nelson. On Friday he posted his beautiful testimony about the healing power of gratitude. I was deeply moved as he prayed for each of us, and for the whole world in his message. I have seen many of other faiths watch and comment on...
Ella Glover’s Miraculous COVID Healing
For behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles; and I will show unto the world that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever; and I work not among the children of men save it be according to their faith. When our faith and desires for healing align with...
Women in the Kingdom: Priesthood Privilege
Yes, yet another article about how the priesthood applies to women. Have you heard enough yet? Yes, you have—well, I hope you really do have all the answers. No, you haven't—great! In recent years, it seems like Church leaders have discussed this topic a lot....
How Will You Measure Your Life?
What makes writing a family history one that others will really want to read? Why should you even consider doing it? I believe it is largely because of the people in your life. J.K. Rowling, who lived in poverty as a single mother, wrote the initial chapters...
Autism Is Like A Face Mask
Did you know that someone with Autism has a hard time reading all the facial expressions that are covered by a face mask? Learning this tidbit has opened my eyes to just how much difficulty with communication someone with Autism must have. And the crazy thing...
“To Give You An Expected End” Even in the Face of COVID-19
Life seems extra fragile in this COVID-19 world. Even with the most careful planning and protection, life can slip away in an instant. Rather than live in fear of death, however, I rely on the Lord's promised word. "For there is a time appointed for every man,...
Pleasure or Paradise
We are so often confused. Differing political opinions pull us to and fro. The lifestyles of the rich and famous seem to emulate a way to happiness we long to follow, and yet their behavior often leads to what looks like misery and despair. How can we find happiness...
Loving What I Do
Love God. Love your fellowmen. We all know that, but have we really acknowledged why we are supposed to be loving? Why we are supposed to do those things? I know that for me, I have often thought that we do what we do because it makes others happy. That may be...
Silence the Noise
I’m writing this on an incredibly silent morning. My husband and my dog are both still asleep. My parakeet isn’t even chirping in my ear. There have been no cars racing down the street. I’ve heard no airplanes overhead, nor trains on the tracks. Whatever small sounds...
Managing Disappointment
We just had elections here in the USA. And no matter who you are, you are feeling a little disappointment about how things have turned out. Some of you had your candidate loose, and some still don’t know. It’s been a week and things are still in the air in some...
About Death — Brigham Young on “Where Am I Going?”
Over the last two months, death jumped to the forefront of my mind. An incredible amount of friends' loved ones or family pets have passed away. I've never felt more aware of our collective mortality with its associated death, sorrow, grief, and hope as I have during...
Burying our Weapons of War
If we all agreed to bury our weapons of war against those who have hurt us, we could change our world–the entire world, even–overnight.
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