Blessings

Autumn is my favorite season. I am always glad to no longer be baked alive in the heat of the southern summers. More than just the cool weather, there is something peaceful about the fall. As the leaves turn into a wonderful array of color and the crisp mornings nip noses, I love to feel the literal change in the air all around me. These days naturally help me feel gratitude as I sit outside and contemplate the many blessings I see in my life. Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of year.

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There seem to be many stigmas in the world about how to stay true to yourself. Too many people believe the lie that they should remain quiet instead of talking about their problems with someone or that they should not reach out for help because doing so is “a sign of weakness”. These are dangerous philosophies of men that tend to isolate individuals and keep them from making essential connections with others.

We are all in the same boat. We need each other. One of the themes in our October...

Forgiveness is a divine part of the plan of happiness that was established for our mortal experience. When the Savior completed His earthly mission, not only did He make possible the gift of forgiveness for our own sins and mistakes, but He empowers us to grant forgiveness to others.

The scriptures are filled with truths about this beautiful gift. Moroni 6:8 records, “as oft as they repented and sought forgiveness with real intent, they were forgiven.” This scripture helps me remember that He forgives me whenever I come to Him...

In our world, there are many people who are sick. Some of them physically, most of them spiritually. We all stand in need of healing. How does the Lord do it? How does He bring about miracles to either live or to be strengthened and courageous through the battles we face?

Jesus Christ, the Master Creator and Director of the elements of our world understands what we mortals do not. He understands eternal principles regarding matter and spirit. In the New Testament, we read about a time when Jesus was asleep...

No one wants to receive a diagnosis that there will be intense pain somewhere in the body for the rest of their lives. Whether that person is you or you love the person who has a difficult road ahead, your life will change.

At first, there may be a time of grieving, knowing that he or she will no longer be able to do the things they once loved. There must be time to come to grips with this reality and unfortunately, your spouse may make you the brunt of their frustrations and...