I don’t know about you, but my children are adults and haven’t been in the youth program for over 10 years. Plus, I haven’t served in the youth program for decades. When I received a recent call to serve in the Young Women program, I was thrilled and surprised....
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Jim Kasen, I was touched by several wise and heartfelt insights relating to the blessings of weaknesses and challenges. I also discovered some great leadership tips on how we can be a...
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Ryan Gottfredson, I was reminded of the impact of creating a space where everyone, regardless of where they are in their faith journey, can come to the table and be nourished. In the...
I joined the Church in 1977 and became anxiously engaged in family history research. It was wonderful learning more about my ancestors, many of whom I had not met, that had influenced generations in our family. In 1985, my dad passed away at the young age of 63. At...
I recently heard a speaker talk about how bison and cows respond differently to a storm. Bison actually run into a storm. Yet their cow cousins turn and run from a storm. Think about the impact of their direction and possibly their emotions. As a cow runs from the...
When we are faced with a challenge to overcome, we often seek counsel from those we trust, love, and who are wise in their advice. Those collaborators may include a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, co-worker, religious leader and, most importantly, Heavenly Father....
Many of us have experienced the impact of moving into a new ward or branch. It is often bittersweet leaving our previous congregation, especially if it was one where we felt loved, needed, and understood. If it was a ward we had lived in a long time, or one that was...
At a recent BYU Education Week lecture, I was reminded of the impact of one voice in challenging times or situations. This presenter was sharing about the life of our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. There were so many touching and inspiring experiences...
In a recent Leading Saints podcast with host, Kurt Francom, and guest, Ganel-Lyn Condie, I discovered an interesting and inspired view of our earthly responsibilities. Not only did I realize that some of our personal challenges may, in fact, be a gift of stewardship....
I recently listened to a podcast that was artfully guided by Kurt Francom while receiving inspiring information from Jason Noel. The podcast was Love, Share, Invite Isn’t Just a Missionary Effort. While I was listening, my spiritual head exploded! Have you ever...
