While reviewing letters my grandmother wrote to my grandfather on his mission, I came across a long, sweet letter telling the happenings of her week. She closed the letter, “Love to you from someone who is lonesome for you but who is glad you are having the glorious privilege of a mission.” Then she added a hasty postscript, “I am enclosing a poem I thought you might like. Love again.” She underlined “Love again” heavily. I turned the page curiously... Read more
When a warring people called the Anti-Nephi-Lehies learned about their Savior Jesus Christ, they promised the Lord to never use their swords again, ever. Because of that promise, many of them were killed when enemies came against them. They moved to a previous enemy’s land where they were welcomed and given protection. In return, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies provided the armies protecting them with food and other necessities. The war between their old people and their new people grew fierce. They felt... Read more
Do you have a Family Title of Liberty? I’m really impressed at the impact Come Follow Me can have on multi-generations and how it reminds me that I’m always my parents’ child. Isn’t that awesome? My mom shares her insights with us, her grown children, and invites us to growth and introspection. This week, mom shared an impassioned plea for us to regroup as needed and come together as a family to prepare for the last days. I thought I’d share... Read more
My friend Rena sent a few miracle stories from her missionary son’s letter I could share! Reading them reminded me how many times I’ve offered up my little prayer to Heavenly Father and received an answer through another person or a song or an experience. Elder Jay Phung was called to serve in the Thailand Bangkok Mission and, because of COVID-19, has been reassigned for now to the California San Diego Mission speaking Thai. He’s incredibly musically talented and often shares... Read more
When our dog Stig rides in the back of our Toyota FJ, he only looks out of the windows on the driver’s side of the car. Sometimes when I know he’d love to see something interesting on the passenger side, I call him and try to convince him to look out those windows, but he just doesn’t. I feel like he misses a lot of different perspectives and interesting visual opportunities by choosing to limit his view. My friend Kathy... Read more
A miracle is a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency. One of my favorites in the list of spiritual gifts in Doctrine and Covenants 46 is to be a worker of miracles. And again, to some is given the working of miracles; We all can have that spiritual gift! If we listen to the Holy Ghost and act on its promptings, we... Read more
While wrapping up work late tonight, I felt a bit grouchy. It was late. I didn’t get as much done today as I expected. I have even more to do tomorrow. Meh. I wanted something to shift my rising emotion. I felt the thought to go to Family Search and look at Grandma Leona’s pictures. While I’ve never had that thought before, it didn’t seem too bizarre. She was the grandparent I knew best. She was consistently the person who... Read more
I love having friends that share their scripture study insights! I love learning from new perspectives. Roxy Kimokeo shared another gem about one of my very favorite verses of scripture—O that I were an angel. I loved pondering about my desire to hide and shrink versus my desire to stand forth boldly like Alma does. O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with... Read more
I’m in the mood for healing and miracle stories. My great-great-grandfather John Bushman recorded one of his harrowing experiences rather matter-of-factly. Can you imagine getting your head partially scalped from falling under a wagon, and then getting up and trying to remain calm for your son (who is my great grandfather) and passenger while you drove yourself to the nearest town? All matter-of-factly? I love this story, and how he thanks everyone who helped him, and attributed his healing to... Read more
Why read others’ words about freedom? They color the mosaic of freedom in our minds and hearts. We discern the disparities between “then” and “now.” We realize that some struggles have not yet been overcome. And we see ourselves as a potential hinge-point of change, no matter how tiny and small. Sojourner Truth/Isabella Baumfree (1797-1883) was born into slavery in New York but took her freedom in 1826. She spoke only Dutch until she was nine years old. Her final... Read more
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