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ShareI originally titled this post “Desires of Babylon” but realized that the post only mentioned them in passing. I think that title would make a cool song. I’ma gonna think on that! In the meantime. I was discussing the topic of desires the other day with my friend Holly. We were pondering & discussing how [...]
ShareA black cover envelopes the valley
with a warm May eve
A thousand little lights glimmer in the distance
as stars do in clear night skies
So many people are here now,
the branches of many trees growing full
And still,
a loving Father
watches on, involved as ever
~ Ryan Mendenhall
The Story: Isn’t it amazing how music can bring things to life, pull [...]
ShareBack again! This road has changed.
No longer lay the marks
On open country lanes
That once spoke the story of an accident
Familiar streets invite me to turn
I heed & see places I know
Memories long lost surface & surprise
Forgotten scenes play like ten thousand movie reels cut, scattered & taped again
Long furrows carry life to fields of alfalfa
Fed [...]
ShareSo, when you’re looking for a fun activity to do in a small group, try this little concoction we tried last night. Here’s all you’ll need:
One part imagination
One paper for each participant
One pencil for each
So, to begin, each person has a paper and pencil. Everyone writes a phrase on the top of the page as [...]
ShareDedicated to everyone who strives for knowledge about self.
It has settled upon me
One reason perhaps why
I’ve been given this gift,
This thorn in the side
My desire for focus
Has stemmed from my lack
And drawn me t’wards Father
His ability in tact
I learn of His greatness
His glory & light
That will encompass my spirit
When I pass through the night
That heavenly [...]
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Walk The Talk- Simplicity
Storms & struggles Sadness & strife These are but gifts Blessings of life We ride the cycles of happiness and sorrow. With every rotation we learn more of what it is to be human, to have strains, to have challenges, to have difficul...
- None Were With Him
“Brothers and sisters, one of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so. His solitary journey brought great company for our little version of that pat...
- The Apple Pie Challenge
The History So I was up last Sunday and my friend Arden popped online and we started chatting. We both recalled how great it had been to be really involved in the scriptures on a daily basis. So, without much hesitation we both agreed to a challenge o...
- After All We Can Do
After All We Can Do by Elder Claudio D. Zivic I heard a friend ask this last week, "how long must I continue trying so hard?" and quickly thought, well, that's easy to answer; we should do all that we can do for the WHOLE of our mortal lives. That's w...
- Testimony
Testimony is a declaration of the things you have come to know through he who testifies of all truth, the Holy Ghost. Doctrines studied and practiced with the hope that they are indeed God's word allows us the gift of the Spirit, who testifies to us, ...
- Opening Our Hearts - Elder Gerald N. Lund
The Holy Ghost is a precious gift... Do I harden my heart? Then I'll receive LESS of the Lord's word. Do I soften my heart? Then I'll receive MORE of the Lord's word. Responsibilities of the Holy Spirit... comforts, teaches, warns, enlightens and i...
- A Royal Priesthood & A Baby Blessing
A Royal Priesthood President Thomas S. Monson “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” ~ 1 ...
- Simplicity
