Olives for the Dress Rehearsal

Olives for the Dress Rehearsal

What do Olives have to do with anything?  As I have read the allegory of the Olive Tree in Jacob chapter 5 of the Book of Mormon, I noticed that several phrases were mentioned over and over.  This time through, I counted how often three particular phrases...
Mommy, Please Be Happy!

Mommy, Please Be Happy!

Making Our Own Sunshine                       I remember as a little girl absolutely loving it when my Mommy was happy!  My whole world was okay if she smiled and...
On a Plateau?

On a Plateau?

A Change of Outlook; A Change of Prayers There once was a good lady who had been sick for some time, and just wasn’t getting well.  Despite all she could do and even blessings that had been give her, she wasn’t well yet.  “What should I do?” she asked Elder...
Don’t My Kids Need to be Tech Savvy?

Don’t My Kids Need to be Tech Savvy?

Limiting Electronics May Be the Best Way! I came upon this research that I wanted to share: Do You Know A Child with these Symptoms? irritable moodspoor focusdisorganized or defiant behaviortearfulness, frustration, meltdownsanger that comes on easilyinsomnia or panic...
“Come, Follow Me”

“Come, Follow Me”

Tips for Home-Centered Gospel Study The town of Paradise, California was recently burned to the ground.  Most people were able to escape, but their homes were gone.  As were both of their church buildings, I understand.  What an ordeal, to find shelter...
Delete the Compete

Delete the Compete

Teamwork!             The other day, my daughter called me, “Help!  I made a big mistake!  I need help fixing it!” She told me she had often asked her two young boys, “Who wants to be first?” ...