I am a person who loves music. As I think about it, it has always been such a huge part of my life, and the memories I have make me smile. My love of music came from my Nana and Granddad. My Granddad was an amazingly talented pianist and organist. He had a gift not many people…
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This week in Sunday School, we discussed the story of Balaam, a prophet whom King Balak enticed many times to curse the Israelites. You can read a full description of the story here. I found it very interesting and enlightening. There are so many lessons to be learned from it, such as the need to…
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This Sunday, as everyone knows, was Mother’s Day. The whole day was wonderful, and during every minute of church, the Spirit was there so strongly. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe in the divine nature of men and women. During church, it really hit me that women really do have special characteristics and…
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Last week I completed my fourth and final semester studying the Book of Mormon, along with other sisters who I have come to love dearly. The first two semesters, I was blessed to be taught by a wonderful sister. Then the last two semesters, I had the blessed responsibility of teaching the class. In both roles, I grew…
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Since yesterday my mind has been filled with memories of my youngest baby, who is one year old today. I have felt sad that he is growing up so fast. I have also felt excitement about celebrating this wonderful milestone today. Mostly, though, I have felt an overwhelming gratitude to my Heavenly Father for the miracles…
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A friend of mine asked on Facebook yesterday, “Mommies, what matters?” She said that one of her friends was told she was a bad mother because her kids wear hand-me-down clothes. Everyone who responded to this post completely disagreed with the thought. I am not surprised we all disagreed, but then I thought about it…
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Last night, as well as tonight, I have had the wonderful privilege to attend “One Voice,” a presentation of music and testimony, sung by Saints Unified Voices gospel choir, directed by Gladys Knight. (To learn more about the choir, click here.) The music was absolutely amazing. Every member of the choir, every member of the live…
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This past Sunday was so wonderful. It was Easter Sunday, so my husband and I made a special effort with our kids to focus on the Savior. We also got to hear beautiful music and messages in church about Christ’s atonement and resurrection. Then, we were able to spend time that evening with the people we love most – our family….
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In church this past Sunday, we had our monthly Testimony Meeting. In these meetings, members of the congregation, who feel the Spirit prompt them, will come up to the pulpit and share their testimony of different aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I always look forward to these meetings, and often share my testimony. In…
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The past two days I was truly spiritually fed. My family and I watched four 2-hour sessions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ General Conference. It was wonderful. The spirit was strong, and from the experience I have grown and have specific, loving instruction on how to better myself and help those…
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