"unstuck"

Faith.

You Become.

Tell me the stories of Jesus Activity

"If I were a rich man"

Random people on the streets of NYC were asked what they were thankful for.  You can view the short video clip here.  As we start the month of November, our family is beginning to focus now on our blessings.  I just celebrated a birthday, and I am grateful for the warm wishes of family and friends...many of whom I haven't heard from in a long time.  So, I"m grateful for facebook, so that I could open a bunch of virtual birthday cards!  I'm grateful for the love of my husband and children, my parents, and extended family.  I'm grateful for the maple tree in my backyard that is burning in orange and red, and the big golden yellow one across the street.  I'm grateful for my health, and that I can enjoy life.  I'm grateful for my trial of depression and anxiety that has now allowed me to see the beauties of life and my healing from Jesus Christ.  I am grateful for a fullness of His gospel, and the ability to learn each day.  I am in awe of the spiritual strength that I receive daily from being a member of His restored church upon the earth.  I am grateful for a living prophet and apostles on the earth today, to guide me and direct me in a world of shifting values.

Most importantly, (and difficult to express in words) I am grateful for the knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father, and His perfect Son Jesus Christ.  That Jesus lived upon the earth to show me the way.  And then, that He suffered for all my pains, sorrows, and fears in Gethsemane, and by so doing, continues to heal me and show me truth, beauty, and love.  Without His atonement and resurrection, I would be nothing, and would not have the glorious potential that only He can show me.  I get glimpses of it now and then, and it is glorious for us all.  These things I know, and many other things I am grateful for. My spiritual eyes are beginning to see more clearly each day, despite the challenges of life.

Happiness is...

Happiness is best attained by learning to live each day by itself.  The worries are mostly about yesterday and tomorrow.

                                                                                                       ~Michael Nolan

A message for the soul...

An apostle of Jesus Christ speaks about the significance of the little "forget-me-not" flower, and finds meaning in each of the five little petals for me and you.

President Uchtdorf says, "And I know something else: as an Apostle of our Master, Jesus Christ, I proclaim with all the certainty and conviction of my heart—neither are you!

You are not forgotten.

Sisters, wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love."

~Watch speech here~

a book and a blindfold

Grace and I have recently discovered something that we enjoy doing together...reading The Story of Helen Keller.  (see thrift store finds from this post).   My husband and I used to read to the kids all the time when they were little.  Sadly, we rarely, if ever, read to them anymore... except from the scriptures.  I once taught a class

Easter Lilies from Longwood Gardens

Aren't they beautiful?  Words can't describe the joy I feel that Jesus Christ atoned for me and was resurrected so that we could all live again after this life.  He lives!  He loves me.  He has guided me throughout my life and continues to bless me.  May I always remember Him, and keep His commandments to show Him my love and gratitude.

Video Link

Ronald Reagan and his Mother

 

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In this intense political season, I am reminded of a quote I read once from Ronald Reagan that puts things into perspective for me...

New Quote, Old Frame

New York Times Bestseller must read!

This is what it's all about...share the link to these free, beautiful video clips this season...

photo source

To view the series of short video clips, click on this link.  

The Potter and the Clay...

An inspirational Message for us all...click here

The Christus~

A journey through paintings...God's plan for families

Paintings by Joseph Brickey 

Before we were born, we lived as spirit children with our loving Father in Heaven.  He provided a plan whereby we might progress to eventually become more like Him.  For this purpose, He sent us to earth to learn and grow through decisions we make by choosing between right and wrong.  His Son Jesus Christ gave us a perfect example to follow and provided a way for us to repent, be forgiven of our sins, and return to live with our Father in Heaven.

I’m standing on my soapbox

Sunday Quote

“If you live for the next world, you get this one in the deal; but if you live only for this world, you lose them both.”     ~C.S. Lewis

For Mothers...

“Most of you are mothers, and very many of you are grandmothers and even great-grandmothers. You have walked the sometimes painful, sometimes joyous path of parenthood. You have walked hand in hand with God in the great process of bringing children into the world that they might experience this estate along the road of immortality and eternal life. It has not been easy rearing a family. Most of you have had to sacrifice and skimp and labor night and day. 

He has risen...enjoy these beautiful paintings