I think we can all agree that abundance is highly sought after as a “good fruit.” I chose it as my word for 2017, and with good reasons! Abundance is that warm feeling that comes from the thought of having plentiful resources and endless good in our lives, everything we need. We might envision it as a table spread heavily with delicious food, or a vault full of cash or gold, but abundance comes in many shapes and forms. Sometimes it’s right in front of us, and we fail to see it.
Who Better Than Me?
When my oldest daughters began having difficulties with their schoolwork in 4th grade, we were caught off guard. Their academic history had been fairly flawless but suddenly things had changed. It was a confusing time for everyone involved, and difficult as a parent to see two of my children who are intelligent hard working students not getting the results they were aiming for, even when giving 110%.
The Post Conference Blues & Why Being A Mom Doesn’t Count
The weeks following our semi-annual general conference can feel very similar to those following New Years. With three days of prophets and church leaders sharing modern revelation from God for our time, a sudden rush of excitement, motivation and uplifting thoughts and motives naturally follow. Goals are made, determination set at 100% for at least the next year. Or so we think. Things are going to be different, we think to ourselves silently.