In the Middle Ages it was popular belief that birds started looking for their mates on February 14th … Awe, lovebirds.   In modern times, 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate line the shops for Feb. 14th …    Now, I’m not against chocolate (trust me – I eat more than my [...]

“Put forth your ability to learn as fast as you can, and gather all the strength of mind and principle of faith you possibly can, and then distribute your knowledge to the people.” – Brigham Young (Teachings: Brigham Young, 194) 2019 gives us a fresh opportunity to learn more about Christ and [...]

Look around. How many lights you can see – right from where you are, right now? This time of year, strands of lights adorn trees (inside and out), homes, bushes and businesses. The whole world feels wrapped up in more light than normal. It’s a light we can feel, as well as see [...]

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to lead three round table discussions at SALT Retreat in Salt Lake City, Utah. Glowing women packed the Marriot’s conference ballroom – each with their own story, their own passions, and their own problems. But one things’ the same, no matter who we are or [...]

Hey there chickadees …. Do we really need all that fluff? These pretty little creatures, flying with all they can manage to carry, back and forth, back and forth, have captured our attention. They’re preparing a home, so yes, sometimes the fluff is essential. We need supplies to build, to [...]

“Men are that we might have joy.” Right? So, I want to share an unexpected, joyful MOMent … in fact, I rank it as the No. 1 joyful MOMent in my 2018 so far! It all starts with a seven-year-old boy and his net. This little lad’s dream job would be a catch-and-release environmental project […]

What do you want for your birthday? Last year I knew exactly what I wanted … what I needed. I had been thinking about it for months, but for some reason a lump in my throat and a pool of tears behind my eyes would form every time I considered making my wish aloud. Then […]

Who knew we could break on so many levels … and simultaneously, too? My heart broke when my father died last summer. It’s a selfish sort of break because the brokenness doesn’t apply to him. He’s pain free. Cancer free. Sadness free.  On the other hand, I still can’t say or even think the [...]

“If I were Satan and wanted to destroy a society, I think I would stage a full-blown blitz on its women. I would keep them so distraught and distracted that they would never find the calming strength and stillness for which their sex has always been known.” – Patricia T. Holland in her message, [...]

Peace be with you. I grew up Catholic, and at an appointed time in mass we’d turn to those in surrounding pews and shake hands. We’d smile and say to strangers, friends and family alike those words – “Peace be with you.” Really, it’s a beautiful ritual. Imagine if we turned to our troublemakers [...]