Watch a video of A beautiful song entitled “Gethsemane” – written by Roger and Melanie Hoffman. Continue reading »
Posted in July 2009 …
Come, Come Ye Saints, All Is Well
Today is a special day. On July 24, 2009 the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley after years of persecution and an arduous trek of over 1300 miles - blazing what became known as the Mormon Trail. I have blogged before about Honoring The Mormon Pioneers, and my own pioneer heritage. It is something I treasure. … Continue reading »
Parents Finding Inner Hindu
“Mom, I want to be Hindu”. The devout Mormon mother looks deeply into the earnest blue eyes of her teenaged daughter. She sees sincerity and anxiousness, combined with notable fear of retaliation or rejection. Mom quietly tries to process her child’s declaration. She waits for the immediate flood of unspoken questions, thoughts, panic and concern crowding into her brain to settle down. She waits for the perfect … Continue reading »
Honoring The Mormon Pioneers
On July 24 the State of Utah will celebrate Pioneer Day. On this date in 1846 the first advance party of Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake City valley, and their leader, President Brigham Young looked out of a wagon from his sick-bed, and pronounced “This is the right place“. I am grateful for their stories … Continue reading »
AFRICA A’Cappella
Every once in awhile a group comes along that adds a whole new dimension to what people can do with the unaccompanied voice! Continue reading »
The Four T’s
Have you heard about the 6 B’s? Yep, B’s are a “popular letter” in Mormonism. But, what about the T’s? Find out!
You’re Not Alone
There are times in our life when we are going to feel completely and utterly alone. I have endured these. Some have only lasted a moment, or a day. Other experiences have lasted over a long extended period of time. These feelings are painful, frightening, and often seem overwhelming. If ever you are feeling lonliness, hopelessness, or fear, I want … Continue reading »
Don’t Forget To Pray
Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of my spirituality, and relationship with God. My parents taught me to pray before I could even speak the words…
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FREEDOM
What freedoms are you grateful for today?
Happy NaBloPoMo!
That’s “National Blog Posting Month“, of course! (hat tip WordPress) Yep, there is even an official NaBloPoMo Blog WebSite dedicated to encouraging you to write something every day and share it with the world. For those of you with your own blogs – you may JOIN NOW. It’s open to anyone with a blog, anywhere in … Continue reading »
Don’t Turn Around
Recently my heart has become tender as I ponder the bitter-sweet truth of being a parent. Our babies grow up. On one hand, it is a thrill to see Baby reach milestones . We celebrate her very first step, the first word, the first loose tooth and the first day of school, among a long list … Continue reading »
