I love the quote by Cindy Trimm that says, “Your yesterday does not define your tomorrow.” I know that God loves each one of us, and He wants us to become the best we can be. Nothing from our past—heartaches, disappointments, failures, depression, anxiety, addictions—can keep us chained to our past. As it says in the New Testament in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me".
Read MoreYes, our Heavenly Father and Savior know us by name. They care about our worries, fears, anxieties, problems, and concerns. The scriptures proclaim Their promises to always be there for us and for our loved ones. We can’t give up on others. We can’t give up on ourselves. We must always “wait until July” arrives.
Read MoreMy desire this year is to become more like Jesus Christ and to build a better life by using Him as my one sure foundation. I want the true meaning of Christmas to linger with me, day after day, week after week, month after month, throughout the whole year. When I read the article, “Jesus Christ—Our Firm Foundation” by Donald L. Hallstrom, I gained new insights on how I can build a spiritually strong foundation through “vision, commitment, and self-discipline.”
Read MoreWhen you choose to obey God’s commandments, even though you might not understand why you should, you receive many spiritual and physical blessings. Confidence in yourself increases in direct proportion to your faith and trust in God.
Read MoreWhat do you do when an unexpected “storm” hits you in your life? This could be a serious accident, the death of a loved one, loss of employment, or any other type of trial or tragedy that knocks you down unexpectedly. You do what I did while driving in that early October snow storm—keep going, even in slow motion, because it will be worse if you completely stop.
Read MoreLittle did I realize when I was helping my daughter with her laundry that her six white shirts and one hot pink bathing suit could help me better understand the sacrifice of our dear Savior’s loving Atonement.
Read MoreThe Son’s Light is just as real as the sun’s light.
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