At Home with Heidi

Unwinding

2022-06-11T05:33:00.000-06:00

Yes, it's 5:00 a.m. What am I doing up so early you ask? It's one of those 'sleepless' nights where you toss and turn a bit, pray a lot, seek help and guidance and mercy from the Lord.

It's been a long while since I've posted anything. Since marrying Mike my life has taken many turns in the road. Time in the past that was spent with the desire to share the gospel online and my testimony of the great love of the Lord for all of His children, has turned into other things. I have often wondered about my purpose, my role, my 'what' and 'why' and 'how'. I think that is needful and purposeful.

Life has meaning. We each try to find ours.

Recently, with global events and calamities and wickedness and unrest, I have wondered how I could bless or strengthen someone else. Was there anyone out there in need of love, support, guidance, direction?

My thoughts often turn to my own family, my own children, and what each of them are going through. How can I best support them in their own trials and their own figuring things out?

I'm well-aware of the adversary to all righteousness whose entire goal is to destroy lives. He seeks that all men would be miserable like unto himself, and he does that so cleverly that they don't know he's leading them down that wicked path. He couches it in ways that make evil appear as good and desirable and....good appear as dumb or outdated or evil. It's totally opposite from happiness, though he has a way of leading people down that path that 'appears' to be desirable, only to find themselves increasingly at ill-ease and misery, and yet they don't realize how far they are from the only Source of real peace.

My life has been filled with difficulty and challenge. (perhaps someday I'll write more about that.) Because of that I've faced many decisions on which way to go. MOST Gratefully, I was taught as a child to turn to God. He has been my Rock; my Foundation; my Peace, Joy, Hope, Comfort. Without Him I would have never found the answers to life's greatest questions of Who Am I? Why am I here on Earth? What is the Purpose of Life? Do I have a personal purpose or mission to fill? What happens after we die? Will we live again? What will that be like? How can I find Peace in this life? Is there a God? Who is He and Where is He? Is He Real? Who is He? What is His Character? Is He a Real Person or just a 'feeling'?

Without a knowledge of the answers to these questions, it's no wonder so many are lost and suffering. It's the greatest quest and Joy to find out the answers to these questions. I am more grateful than I can even express, that He has given me to have found out these things for myself, and they have made ALL the difference.

Our Theme is: "It is Well with My Soul". If you want to know why....watch THIS video clip. It moved us both so deeply and changed our hearts forever.

It is Well with My Soul

New Blog Purpose; Healthy Recipes

2020-08-09T19:05:00.004-06:00

Bear with me as I change over to a healthy recipe blog. It may take a bit of time. Thanks for your patience.

God is Trusting us all....

2020-01-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

From a young age I have loved hearing and heeding Prophets of God. It has always been a priority in my life and helped me when I needed guidance the most. Throughout my life I have always known that we have Prophets to lead and guide us, help us find the way by teaching us of Christ and His ways. Their witnesses have been the greatest blessings in my life.

Pres. Nelson, our current Prophet recently gave us the following message. My desire is to heed in in it's fullness, and I share it fully, in hopes that many of you will too. I KNOW that we will blessed as we do so.

"When I spoke during last October’s general conference, I designated 2020 as a bicentennial period commemorating 200 years since God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph Smith in a vision. That singular event in human history initiated the Restoration of the Lord’s gospel—an unfolding Restoration that continues today. How blessed we are to live in the light of that vision. With that vision came new understanding about the nature of God our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

God loves all of His children and has a vision for each of us. Just as He listened to Joseph’s prayer in 1820, He listens to you and yearns to speak with you through the Spirit. Heavenly Father wants you. We want you. This is going to be an important year. We invite you to be a major part in sharing the message of the ongoing Restoration of the Savior’s gospel. We will share more about this soon, but you can start today by acting on the invitations I extended to you at last general conference to immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration.

What does that look like? You may wish to begin your preparation by reading afresh Joseph Smith’s account of the First Vision as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price. Or ponder important questions such as “How would my life be different if my knowledge gained from the Book of Mormon were suddenly taken away?” or “How have the events that followed the First Vision made a difference for me and my loved ones?”

Select your own questions. Design your own plan. Act on any of these invitations to prepare yourself for sharing the important messages of the ongoing Restoration. As you seek Jesus Christ in these efforts, God will prepare you to receive further light. It is your personal preparation that will help April’s general conference become for you not only memorable but unforgettable. The time to act is now. This is a hinge point in the history of the Church, and your part is vital.

I testify that Jesus Christ lives. He leads this Church today. God is trusting us, all of us, to play an important role in the Restoration of His gospel."

President Russell M. Nelson

Put aside the things of this world......

2019-12-17T09:06:00.002-07:00

We're just headed out of town for a few days but I thought I'd get this posted sooner than later. These are a few of the personal notes I took from our recent worldwide General Conference. I've been pondering on these things which help in my personal growth and 'overcoming'. I find that when I focus on these things; the things that matter most, all other things fall in to place.
I'm deeply grateful for spiritual guidance and treasures from above. I know we have a loving God, who is our Father. He sent us here to learn and grow and decide, for ourselves, if we'll follow Him. We walk by faith but He has not left us alone. He's given us Prophets to lead and guide us and show us the way.

I know for myself that as I follow their counsel I find greater peace and happiness, and treasures of knowledge. I esteem these truths greater than life itself.

My hope and prayer is that we will all turn to Him and renew our commitment to live wholesome and good, clean lives, be honest in our dealings with our fellowman, love our neighbors and treat our own families with kindness and respect.

Heidi

https://www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs

Pres.Nelson; Spiritual Treasures- Oct. 2019:

“I hope the sisters understand the spiritual treasures that are theirs in the temple.”
“Emma was counseled to ‘lay aside the things of this world and seek the things of a better’ and to hold fast to her covenants with God…’this is my voice unto all.’
How I yearn for you to understand that the restoration of the Priesthood is just as relevant to you as a woman as it is to any man….”
“...covenant-keeping women...have access to . . . “all the spiritual blessings/treasures the Lord has for His children.” ..direct access to the power of God.”
“The heavens are just as open to women who are endowed with God’s power flowing from their priesthood covenants as they are to men who bear the Priesthood. I pray that truth will register upon...your hearts...because I believe it will change your life….you have the right to draw liberally upon the Savior’s power….
“How do I draw the Savior’s power into my life?” The Holy Ghost will be your personal tutor….
I invite you to study prayerfully Section 35 of the Doctrine and Covenants….
...put aside many things of this world….examine your life meticulously and regularly…
...consecrating your life to the Lord
Sisters...society’s guardians of morality… we are not of the world; we are covenant Israel
As a righteous, endowed Latter-day Saint woman, you speak and teach with power and authority from God….we need your voice teaching the doctrine of Christ.
Your prayers, fasting, time in the temple, and family history work will open the heavens to you.
*I entreat you to study prayerfully all the truths you can find about priesthood power….
All our efforts to minister...proclaim...perfect...redeem...converge in the holy temple….where you will receive your highest spiritual treasures.
...greatest of all blessings, ...eternal life.
I would like to leave a blessing upon you, that you may understand the priesthood power with which you have been endowed…

Closing Remarks: Pres. Nelson

-Individual worthiness requires a total conversion of mind and heart to be more like the Lord….to be a holier person

-Each home can become a true sanctuary of faith…

-The crowning jewel of the Restoration is the holy temple. It’s sacred ordinances and covenants are pivotal to preparing a people who are ready to welcome the Savior at His Second Coming.

-...become more holy...walk on the covenant path in a higher and holier way….

-..with the Lord’s help, nothing is impossible….

-General Conference next April will be different than any previous conference. In the next six months I hope that every member will prepare for a unique conference that will commemorate the very foundations of the restored gospel. (then he lists some ways to prepare)

-I leave with you my love and blessing that each of you may become happier and holier with each passing day…..

Holiness and the Plan of Happiness, Pres. Eyring

My prayer for today is that I may help you understand that greater happiness comes from greater personal holiness….. Qualifying for the gift of holiness requires humility, meekness, and patience.

Tree Trimming, Making Wooden Bowls

2019-12-13T07:48:00.000-07:00

In the midst of the Peace of the Christmas Season, we've still been busy with life. Some things just need to get done and we've had to prioritize so as to not become overwhelmed and still be able to focus on what matters most.

We've had a tree in our front yard that is big and beautiful in the Spring but very messy and difficult in the fall. We've also got a steep driveway that we need to add stairs to so as to not fall when it's icy. (yes, that happened last year.) We concurred that we'd have to remove the tree to make way for a walkway and widening of the drive. So, that's what we've been doing the past several days. It's been a lot of hard work out in the cold, but...good to finally get it done.

Yesterday, we took a huge load to the landfill and made friends with several others' doing the same thing. :) And, I posted 'FREE" on our local FB marketplace groups, for the good firewood, and had about 12 people respond wanting it, two of whom were making wooden bowls and one, wooden spoons.

It's always thrilling to know that people appreciate something of great value and will make good use of it. That's been a good lesson of this experience and something we hope to never take for granted; that all things can serve a purpose and when we might not have use for something, someone else may.

Christmas: Finding Peace

2019-12-12T08:11:00.002-07:00

As a mother, I've often wanted to give my children more temporally than I've been able to. Each Christmas I'd feel sad, especially as a single-parent for so many years, that I couldn't give them what they wanted or needed, or what I would have liked to give them. There were sometimes tears, mostly on my side.

Now, as a married woman, with 5 additional children and 14 grandchildren, I still feel the same. We're on a limited budget of time and resources.

For this reason I have been grateful for the teachings of my own mother who gave me the most important gift; the gift of a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the understanding of what matters most.

I often reflect on these thoughts: what can we do to help lift, strengthen and bless our family, that will be meaningful, keep the Spirit of the season, and help them feel of our love? For...that is what matters most.

I am very grateful for the recent First Presidency Devotional about the true meaning of the season and these powerful messages from Elder Kearon:

“We must be careful not to be so busy and tired from trying to do too much that we miss the focus of the season and are unable to figuratively kneel at the manger, worship the newborn King, and bring our own personal gift to Him,”.

“Is your schedule too packed? Are certain cultural traditions and pressures causing you undue stress and preventing you from receiving and reflecting the joy of Christ’s birth? How might you simplify your calendar this Christmas and plan better for next?”

“Perhaps this year you don’t send the Christmas cards, or you let go of some other media-inspired expectation you have of yourself. The cost in either time or money will take away some of your ability to focus on the Savior and feel His Christmas joy.”

“Perhaps this year you have a simplified Christmas with more homemade gifts and gifts of service, because the pressure and cost of trying to buy it all is too great—and unnecessary—and it will take away some of your ability to focus on the Savior and feel His Christmas peace.”

“As this Christmas approaches, let us do more of what matters and much less of what doesn’t..."

I second his words as they are true and have sunk deep into my heart. I pray we can strive to have more peace this Christmas season by letting-go of what matters less and focusing on what matters most.

It's been awhile.....

2019-12-02T15:59:00.003-07:00

I haven't blogged in quite some time. I'm not as regular as I used to be. I'm not even sure why I'm writing today except that I was sitting here at my computer and felt it would be a good time to 'catch-up' with you a bit.

I don't know if anyone even reads this anymore, though I do know that I still am getting thousands of views a month on this site.

The challenge I've been facing is how to proceed and what I want this site to be. For a long time I've felt to share about the things that matter most in life; the things that are of eternal significance.

What are the things that matter most to YOU?
Why do you value them?
What do you do to ensure you keep them at the forefront and not lose them to the 'busyness' of life?

Last night our ward (congregation) children did the Nativity. It was precious and very touching. The leaders worked hard to bring everything together and I was deeply moved. I felt it was the BEST way to begin this Christmas Season and to focus on its' True Meaning.

I'm so very grateful for the birth and life of our Savior and ALL that He has done for me. I wouldn't be where I am today were it not for Him. I owe Him my all and strive to give it.
Heidi

The Noble Roles of Women

2019-06-18T12:50:00.002-06:00

This site will be taking a new direction. I feel to share things I've learned through study and ponder about the noble roles of women on this earth.

We come to earth for a reason and for a season. The reasons are 1. to get a mortal body, 2. to be tried and tested and 'proven', 3. to see if we will do all things that the Lord has commanded us.

The adversary tries to do the opposite to us. That is why he is called 'the adversary'.

The plan is real. It was founded in heaven eons of time before we came here, by a loving Heavenly Father who wants nothing more than for us to return to His presence. But, not all can abide that type of holy atmosphere; for He is Holy.

So, in order for us to reach that level of attainment, we are here to learn the plan, strive to live it to our best ability, repent and change when we err (which we will), continue to learn more and more (from grace to grace as the Savior did), until we arrive at that place where we are worthy enough to enter His presence.

President Russell M. Nelson, has taught:

Now is the time. But how do we prepare? Begin with repentance! Scripture declares, “If ye have sought to do wickedly in the days of your probation, then ye are found unclean before the judgment-seat of God; … no unclean thing can dwell with God.”¹⁵ He gave this simple rule: “Except ye abide my law ye cannot attain to this glory.”16
Now is the time to show reverent respect for one’s physical body. It serves as the tabernacle for one’s spirit throughout all eternity. Physical appetites are to be controlled by the will of one’s spirit. We are to “deny [our]selves of all ungodliness.”¹⁷ We are to “forsake all evil and cleave unto all good, [and] live by every word which proceedeth forth out of the mouth of God.”18
Because of frequent and frightening calamities in the world, some people doubt the existence of God. But, in fact, He is trying to help us. He revealed these words: “How oft have I called upon you by the mouth of my servants, and by the ministering of angels, and by mine own voice, and by the voice of thunderings, and … tempests, … earthquakes, … great hailstorms, … famines and pestilences of every kind, … and would have saved you with an everlasting salvation, but ye would not!”19
His hope for us is eternal life. We qualify for it by obedience to covenants and ordinances of the temple—for ourselves, our families, and our ancestors. We cannot be made perfect without them.²⁰ We cannot wish our way into the presence of God. We are to obey the laws upon which those blessings are predicated.21"

The Temple of the Lord; the House of the Lord where we make 'covenants with Him

I know these things to be true for I have learned them for myself. Over many years of study and prayer I have received confirmation in my heart and mind that the Lord indeed does have a plan for each of us and that plan encompasses all things about our own personal growth and progression; eternal progression.

An ancient Prophet taught: "For behold, this ^alife is the time for men to ^bprepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of ^cthis life is the day for men to perform their ^dlabors." Alma 34:32

I am grateful for noble women of all ages and areas of the world who are striving to live up to these teachings. They bless my life through their service to their families (in the way they are teaching the rising generation) and in their communities.

I am blessed by their lives and their faithful examples and pray to continue on this same path of happiness; for assuredly, that is what it is.

Father's Day 2019 - A Man's Greatest Roles

2019-06-15T09:58:00.002-06:00

There is no greater role for a man than that of husband and father. Today I honor you all by sharing this powerful message of truth about that sacred and vital calling:

At Provo, Utah Temple, U.S.A., with 86-yr old Father

Fathers

By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2016

I focus today on the good that men can do in the highest of masculine roles—husband and father.

I speak today of fathers. Fathers are fundamental in the divine plan of happiness, and I want to raise a voice of encouragement for those who are striving to fill well that calling. To praise and encourage fatherhood and fathers is not to shame or discount anyone. I simply focus today on the good that men can do in the highest of masculine roles—husband and father.

David Blankenhorn, the author of Fatherless America, has observed: “Today, American society is fundamentally divided and ambivalent about the fatherhood idea. Some people do not even remember it. Others are offended by it. Others, including more than a few family scholars, neglect it or disdain it. Many others are not especially opposed to it, nor are they especially committed to it. Many people wish we could act on it, but believe that our society simply no longer can or will.”¹

As a Church, we believe in fathers. We believe in “the ideal of the man who puts his family first.”² We believe that “by divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.”³ We believe that in their complementary family duties, “fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.”⁴ We believe that far from being superfluous, fathers are unique and irreplaceable.

Some see the good of fatherhood in social terms, as something that obligates men to their offspring, impelling them to be good citizens and to think about the needs of others, supplementing “maternal investment in children with paternal investment in children. … In short, the key for men is to be fathers. The key for children is to have fathers. The key for society is to create fathers.”⁵ While these considerations are certainly true and important, we know that fatherhood is much more than a social construct or the product of evolution. The role of father is of divine origin, beginning with a Father in Heaven and, in this mortal sphere, with Father Adam.

The perfect, divine expression of fatherhood is our Heavenly Father. His character and attributes include abundant goodness and perfect love. His work and glory are the development, happiness, and eternal life of His children.⁶Fathers in this fallen world can claim nothing comparable to the Majesty on High, but at their best, they are striving to emulate Him, and they indeed labor in His work. They are honored with a remarkable and sobering trust.

For men, fatherhood exposes us to our own weaknesses and our need to improve. Fatherhood requires sacrifice, but it is a source of incomparable satisfaction, even joy. Again, the ultimate model is our Heavenly Father, who so loved us, His spirit children, that He gave us His Only Begotten Son for our salvation and exaltation.⁷ Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”⁸ Fathers manifest that love as they lay down their lives day by day, laboring in the service and support of their families.

Perhaps the most essential of a father’s work is to turn the hearts of his children to their Heavenly Father. If by his example as well as his words a father can demonstrate what fidelity to God looks like in day-to-day living, that father will have given his children the key to peace in this life and eternal life in the world to come.⁹ A father who reads scripture to and with his children acquaints them with the voice of the Lord.¹⁰

We find in the scriptures a repeated emphasis on the parental obligation to teach one’s children:

“And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads of the parents. …

“And they shall also teach their children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord.”¹¹

In 1833, the Lord reprimanded members of the First Presidency for inadequate attention to the duty of teaching their children. To one He said specifically, “You have not taught your children light and truth, according to the commandments; and that wicked one hath power, as yet, over you, and this is the cause of your affliction.”¹²

Fathers are to teach God’s law and works anew to each generation. As the Psalmist declared:

“For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

“That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should [then] arise and declare them to their children: “That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments.”¹³

Certainly teaching the gospel is a shared duty between fathers and mothers, but the Lord is clear that He expects fathers to lead out in making it a high priority. (And let’s remember that informal conversations, working and playing together, and listening are important elements of teaching.) The Lord expects fathers to help shape their children, and children want and need a model.

I myself was blessed with an exemplary father. I recall that when I was a boy of about 12, my father became a candidate for the city council in our rather small community. He did not mount an extensive election campaign—all I remember was that Dad had my brothers and me distribute copies of a flyer door to door, urging people to vote for Paul Christofferson. There were a number of adults that I handed a flyer to who remarked that Paul was a good and honest man and that they would have no problem voting for him. My young boy heart swelled with pride in my father. It gave me confidence and a desire to follow in his footsteps. He was not perfect—no one is—but he was upright and good and an aspirational example for a son.

Discipline and correction are part of teaching. As Paul said, “For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth.”¹⁴ But in discipline a father must exercise particular care, lest there be anything even approaching abuse, which is never justified. When a father provides correction, his motivation must be love and his guide the Holy Spirit:

“Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;

“That he may know that thy faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death.”¹⁵

Discipline in the divine pattern is not so much about punishing as it is about helping a loved one along the path of self-mastery.

The Lord has said that “all children have claim upon their parents for their maintenance until they are of age.”¹⁶ Breadwinning is a consecrated activity. Providing for one’s family, although it generally requires time away from the family, is not inconsistent with fatherhood—it is the essence of being a good father. “Work and family are overlapping domains.”¹⁷ This, of course, does not justify a man who neglects his family for his career or, at the other extreme, one who will not exert himself and is content to shift his responsibility to others. In the words of King Benjamin:

“Ye will not suffer your children that they go hungry, or naked; neither will ye suffer that they transgress the laws of God, and fight and quarrel one with another. …

“But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve one another.”¹⁸

We recognize the agony of men who are unable to find ways and means adequately to sustain their families. There is no shame for those who, at a given moment, despite their best efforts, cannot fulfill all the duties and functions of fathers. “Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.”¹⁹

Loving the mother of his children—and showing that love—are two of the best things a father can do for his children. This reaffirms and strengthens the marriage that is the foundation of their family life and security.

Some men are single fathers, foster fathers, or stepfathers. Many of them strive mightily and do their very best in an often difficult role. We honor those who do all that can be done in love, patience, and self-sacrifice to meet individual and family needs. It should be noted that God Himself entrusted His Only Begotten Son to a foster father. Surely some of the credit goes to Joseph for the fact that as Jesus grew, He “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”²⁰

Regrettably, due to death, abandonment, or divorce, some children don’t have fathers living with them. Some may have fathers who are physically present but emotionally absent or in other ways inattentive or non-supportive. We call on all fathers to do better and to be better. We call on media and entertainment outlets to portray devoted and capable fathers who truly love their wives and intelligently guide their children, instead of the bumblers and buffoons or “the guys who cause problems,” as fathers are all too frequently depicted.

To children whose family situation is troubled, we say, you yourself are no less for that. Challenges are at times an indication of the Lord’s trust in you. He can help you, directly and through others, to deal with what you face. You can become the generation, perhaps the first in your family, where the divine patterns that God has ordained for families truly take shape and bless all the generations after you.

To young men, recognizing the role you will have as provider and protector, we say, prepare now by being diligent in school and planning for postsecondary training. Education, whether in a university, technical school, apprenticeship, or similar program, is key to developing the skills and capabilities you will need. Take advantage of opportunities to associate with people of all ages, including children, and learn how to establish healthy and rewarding relationships. That typically means talking face to face with people and sometimes doing things together, not just perfecting your texting skills. Live your life so that as a man you will bring purity to your marriage and to your children.

To all the rising generation, we say, wherever you rank your own father on the scale of good-better-best (and I predict that ranking will go higher as you grow older and wiser), make up your mind to honor him and your mother by your own life. Remember the yearning hope of a father as expressed by John: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”²¹ Your righteousness is the greatest honor any father can receive.

To my brethren, the fathers in this Church, I say, I know you wish you were a more perfect father. I know I wish I were. Even so, despite our limitations, let us press on. Let us lay aside the exaggerated notions of individualism and autonomy in today’s culture and think first of the happiness and well-being of others. Surely, despite our inadequacies, our Heavenly Father will magnify us and cause our simple efforts to bear fruit. I am encouraged by a story that appeared in the New Era some years ago. The author recounted the following:

“When I was young, our little family lived in a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor. I slept on the couch in the living room. … “My dad, a steelworker, left home very early for work each day. Every morning he would … tuck the covers around me and stop for a minute. I would be half-dreaming when I could sense my dad standing beside the couch, looking at me. As I slowly awoke, I became embarrassed to have him there. I tried to pretend I was still asleep. … I became aware that as he stood beside my bed he was praying with all his attention, energy, and focus—for me.

“Each morning my dad prayed for me. He prayed that I would have a good day, that I would be safe, that I would learn and prepare for the future. And since he could not be with me until evening, he prayed for the teachers and my friends that I would be with that day. … At first, I didn’t really understand what my dad was doing those mornings when he prayed for me. But as I got older, I came to sense his love and interest in me and everything I was doing. It is one of my favorite memories. It wasn’t until years later, after I was married, had children of my own, and would go into their rooms while they were asleep and pray for them that I understood completely how my father felt about me.”²²

Alma testified to his son: “Behold, I say unto you, that it is [Christ] that surely shall come … ; yea he cometh to declare glad tidings of salvation unto his people.

“And now, my son, this was the ministry unto which ye were called, to declare these glad tidings unto this people, to prepare their minds; or rather … that they may prepare the minds of their children to hear the word at the time of his coming.”²³

That is the ministry of fathers today. God bless and make them equal to it, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

New Year's Resolutions or Goals

2019-01-01T15:31:00.000-07:00

It's often a daily resolve to try to do better. I'm not going to talk about goals on here except to say that I know they are VERY important; and that specific and measurable goals bring specific and measurable results. Rather, I'm going to talk about the importance of trying to gain salvation and the inherit blessings with that.

My husband and I have been serving as full-time Senior Missionaries for the past 16 months in the Florida, Tallahassee area. We're living in a place called Fort Walton Beach, working with the hispanic community. We love them, care about them and want eternal blessings for them.

One of the saddest things we see is that not all people desire to progress in the way that would benefit them. Some are content or complacent in their poverty or misery or 'the way things have always been done'.

We know that there are many teachings and resources that could bless their lives, strengthen their homes and families, help them economically, and lift them to a better place emotionally and spiritually. But, if they don't choose to make efforts to improve; things will remain the same.

This is a good message for all of us. The Lord has provided every means for us to overcome all things, to strengthen our homes, families, marriages, to manage our temporal resources wisely, to learn and grow and progress and develop our gifts and talents, to repent and forgive and find peace, and to make covenants which bring eternal blessings. But, it is up to us if we choose that path or not.

Covenants are are the path to salvation. Without them we are not able to gain the kind of salvation that will allow us to live in His presence again someday.

("A covenant is a sacred agreement between God and a person or group of people. God sets specific conditions, and He promises to bless us as we obey those conditions. When we choose not to keep covenants, we cannot receive the blessings, and in some instances we suffer a penalty as a consequence of our disobedience.") See Covenant

My hope in this coming year is for all of us to continue to strive to do better, to be kinder to one another, to love and serve others', to share in one anothers' burdens and successes', to lift each other to a higher plane and grow closer to the Lord whose plan of happiness is His precious gift to all of us.

Young Mothers - Challenges and Blessings

2018-06-06T13:14:00.004-06:00

My 21 year-old recently returned missionary daughter, Ashley, was asked to watch three young neighbor children today for a few hours today. Their mother has been very ill and in need of some rest and healing. Ashley was going to take them to feed the ducks at the BYU-'duck' Pond, do some finger-painting, and take them to play in the park.

I am grateful for her willingness to serve and it reminded me of one of the times I was the recipient of some very needed help.

It was nearly 20 years ago when I was a recently separated mother of three young children. I was going through extremely difficult emotional and financial challenges. Some days I wondered how I would make it. We had been blessed to be able to live in my grandmothers' 100+ year old home (instead of them tearing it down) while we figured out our next steps.

We never thought we'd find ourselves in such difficult and sometimes heart-wrenching circumstances but we attended church each week and I was doing the best I could to love and care for and nurture my children, all the while I was suffering greatly from huge life changes and challenges.

I will never forget the day when a lady in our ward (church congregation) with small children of her own, called me and asked if she could take my three children (ages 6, 4 and 3) for a few hours so that I could have a little time for myself. It was truly a God-send. She came and got them, took them to her place and with her little family, and gave me some greatly needed time to rest and be alone.

In all the things I have experienced and suffered in life, I consider that sweet act of mercy on her part - to be one of the most meaningful and important in my life. I was greatly in need and she either had seen that or had had a prompting to help me.

I will never forget her kindness as it helped me know that my Heavenly Father was aware of me and had answered my need through a beautiful sister who ministered unto me. That was life-changing for me and gave me a needed break and boost to continue on.

Ten Things I KNOW for Certain

2017-12-31T17:55:00.004-07:00

Today we spoke in our Fort Walton 'Ward' (Church Congregation). We'd been asked to speak on a topic relevant for end-of-year or beginning of New Year. (Church members give the talks and prayers each week.) I was immediately 'given' to know the topic I should speak on. I entitled it "Ten Things I Know for Certain."

I asked the congregation to think of the things they KNEW for CERTAIN. And, that, perhaps, at the beginning of the New Year, they could make it something to work on in 2018, finding out some more things "for certain'.

Our little apartment Christmas Tree this year

I KNOW that the Spirit of the Lord teaches us truth. We find it out by searching, pondering, and praying with a sincere heart. And, we are promised that if we do so (with a sincere and honest heart), He WILL reveal it to us.

What greater gift can we have than from God? Direct and personal answers (revelation) from Him? And, it is open to ALL of us!!!

I share my talk with that same thought in mind and with much love to all of you out there.
- Heidi

My Talk in Church today:

Sunday, Dec, 31, 2017

Fort Walton Beach, First Ward, Florida

Good Morning Brothers and Sisters. It’s good to be back with you again after spending a week in Utah for Christmas and our daughters wedding. We love you and are grateful for you. It has been a great blessing in our lives to get to know you and to offer all we are in His work. We hope to be fit servants for His Kingdom and to bless and lift those around us as we have been blessed.

Today is the end of another year. As I pondered on what to share I was given the topic (from the Spirit) and have entitled my message: Ten Things I Know for Certain.

These are ten things I know of myself, independent of anyone else. For the Lord and His Goodness I am eternally grateful and pray that I may love Him, serve Him, and Keep all of His Commandments, so that I may one day again enter into His rest and be with him in our Heavenly Home and receive His eternal blessings.

Ten Things I Know for Certain:

1. That we have a very loving Heavenly Father who we knew before we came here. We walked and talked with Him. We knew Him well. And, we ‘shouted for joy’ when we heard His plan of happiness. We knew that in order to progress we needed to come to earth to receive a mortal body and have mortal experiences and learn to walk by FAITH, and not by sight. ONLY in this way could we would be strengthened in our Faith (which is the FIRST principle of the gospel) and become more like Him so that we could someday be worthy to return to His presence.

2. He knew we would make mistakes as we learned to walk by FAITH, so, in His perfect plan, He provided a SAVIOR, our beloved and elder Brother, Jesus Christ, to make it possible for us to repent and change. His Atoning sacrifice for us is the GREATEST Gift for mankind, and we should be eternally grateful for it and for His willingness to do this for us. We could NOT return to the presence of God with ANY stains at all. ONLY through the Atonement of Christ can we be made whole and perfect. IT is the GREATEST Gift we could have ever received and I am eternally grateful to them for providing this for us.

3. The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead – and can be our constant companion if we are worthy and as we ask for it. I am so grateful for his role in my life. He has taught me, comforted me, testified of truth to me, taught me of Christ and of my Loving Heavenly Father. He constantly motivates me to do good works and helps and comforts me when I make mistakes or when I hurt others or others hurt me. He teaches me truth about myself and about the gospel plan and helps me forgive others. He helps me want to be better and has been my closest friend when I’ve had no one else. I always want to do what is right because of Him.

4. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the FIRST Principle of the Gospel. It is a principle of POWER. I have come to LOVE this principle of POWER which is MUCH more than we often may recognize it to be.

The Prophet Joseph taught us that: “Faith (is) the FIRST PRINCIPLE in revealed religion, and the FOUNDATION of ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS….. Faith is the (assurance) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. .…Faith is the principle of ACTION in all intelligent beings……We receive by faith, ALL spiritual blessings that we do receive. Faith is not only the principle of action, but of POWER also…. “Had it not bee for the principle of faith the worlds would never have been framed neither would man have been formed……

5. Repentance: The second principle of the gospel is repentance. As our FAITH in Jesus Christ grows – (the first principle) so does our desire to REPENT (the second principle) and change and come unto Him. I LOVE this principle of the Gospel. Repentance is one of our greatest GIFTS. It is a BLESSING to be able to Repent and a very good and wonderful and beautiful and holy thing. I hope that you will all come to love and appreciate the incredible GIFT of Repentance. It is one of the greatest blessings in life that we can recognize the error of our ways, that we can change and overcome and repent and also…. FORGIVE others. --------

Alma taught us that: “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors. (Alma 34:32)

I am forever grateful for this sacred gift of repentance and our loving Heavenly Father who provided it through His beloved Son – for US. For Me. For YOU. We ought to praise them day and night for all they have done for us.

6. 7. Faith and Repentance (the First Principles of the Gospel) – lead to the First Two ORDINANCES of the Gospel. Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins is the First Ordinance. And the Second Ordinance is the Laying on of Hands to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. These TWO sacred and Holy Ordinances have been of the most incredible blessings and gifts in my life. I am forever grateful for them and the blessings that have come because of them.

I KNOW that THIS is the Lord’s Church and Kingdom here upon the Earth and that holy ORDINANCES (and covenants) are the keys to our progression. Baptism by immersion by proper authority is the key for ENTRANCE into His Kingdom here upon the earth. Who wouldn’t want that? I testify with all my heart and soul that this is, indeed, HIS True Church here upon the earth and that Baptism by immersion, by proper authority, is needful and WONDERFUL to be able to receive His further blessings and to then receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost which can then be our CONSTANT companion and continue to teach us, guide us, comfort us, correct us and sanctify us – so that someday we can be worthy to enter into the presence of the Lord again.

8. Prophets and Apostles: From a young age I was taught to heed the words of Prophets and Apostles and that has forever blessed my life. I have listened to and searched their words – and when I had big decisions to make they have been where I have turned, not to the ‘wisdom’ of the world. And, that has made ALL the difference.

9. Scriptures: I love the Lord and have come to know Him through His own words in the Scriptures. The Scriptures have been my best resource for learning of Him, His truths, His plan, and to have found comfort and guidance in my daily life. I have come to love the scriptures with all my heart and soul and I can’t live a day without them. One of my favorite verses is found in Omni 1:26.

“And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth ye will be saved.”

This is my great desire and blessing.

10. Prayer: Prayer to my Heavenly Father has been one of the most sacred gifts of my life. I KNOW he hears and answers our sincere prayers. As we seek to draw near unto Him so that He can draw near unto us – all the above things are a needful part of that process. He loves us and wants us back home with Him. THAT is His plan of happiness. He has provided ALL we need to be able to return to His presence but it is OUR CHOICE what we will do. (He will force no man to heaven). Will we soften our hearts towards Him and put off the natural man? Will we be humble and prayerful and seek Him always?

It is my most sincere prayer that we will do these things that lead to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. You are my beloved brothers and sisters and I love you. I share these things that I KNOW for certain – in hopes that it may benefit some of you so that we can all become better, holy and without spot, so that we can sit down again with Him someday and receive all the blessings He has in store for us.

In the holy and sacred name of our Lord and Savior and Redeemer, even Jesus the Christ, Amen.

Top 100 Mormon Blogs

2017-12-17T14:10:00.001-07:00

Some of our BELOVED new friends.

When I started blogging my whole purpose was to do whatever I could to help strengthen homes and families by sharing messages or light that would uplift and bless. Now, nearly 15 years later, I am still doing that in other ways but taking new paths. I will still post on here from time to time and/or as I continue to figure out how to best spend my mortal time. :)

My husband and I are currently serving as Senior Missionaries in the Florida, Tallahassee Mission. Our assigned area is called Fort Walton Beach. We are working hard to try to make the world a better place for as many as we can.

We're doing some humanitarian work, service, feeding people, monthly outreach newsletter for the hispanics in our area, repairing some homes and trailers (my husband was a contractor for many years) and teaching FREE English classes several nights a week. Our students (whom we LOVE) are from Honduras, Columbia, Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, El Salvador and Brazil. We hope to be able to continue this program that we started just over a month ago.

Anyway, I haven't blogged on here for a while but will try to do better. I am also posting from time to time on our missionary blog (our adventures) at On His Errand. Feel free to join us there if you'd like.

But, I was recently named in the top 100 Mormon Blogs online on a new site called FEEDSPOT. It looks like it is going to be a great place for like-minded people to interact and for all of us to find the best places to find others who are trying to use social media for it's revealed purposes; that of blessing the lives of others.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

2017-12-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hello to the Fort Walton Beach Area Community.

FREE English Classes

Small Groups. Short 30 minute classes of Conversation.

All Invited

Please Come and Join Us in 2018.

Tuesday and Thursday Nights;

7:00-7:30 p.m.

Church at 339 Lake Dr. NW

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

NEW Classes starting up Jan. 2, 2018

Thanksgiving Dinner - Community and Friends

2017-11-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

We helped to spearhead this wonderful community event for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner. We had many in attendance and hope that all felt welcomed and loved. We had lots of good food and many dishes from different countries. It was a wonderful 'southern' meal with a lot of southern hospitality to go along with it.

We're on a Mission

2017-11-19T08:54:00.001-07:00

My husband and I were recently called to serve in the Florida Tallahassee Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as 'Senior Missionaries'. We are thrilled, humbled, and grateful to be here.

We were asked to be 'spanish-speaking' missionaries (I served a mission years ago in Mexico and my husband is learning), and are working with the local hispanic population whom we have grown to love very quickly.

They are faithful people! Many are hard-working, love their families, and want a better life here in the states.

We honor them for their desires to provide a safer place and better future for their children.

Our mission blog is On His Errand - and we invite you to share in our special experiences if you so desire.

One thing we've learned is that Heavenly Father loves all of His children, no matter where they are in the world. And, that as we reach out to them in love, they are able to learn of and feel His love for them. We are grateful (and desire to be) His servants; His hands to lift those who struggle, up to a higher height.

Elder and Sister Hendricks -- Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Ponder the Message of the Book of Mormon...

2017-09-14T01:25:00.000-06:00

Here is a direct message and powerful invitation with a promise- from a Prophet of God. I know it's true and pray we may all do it daily!
Heidi

“My dear associates in the work of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives. I so testify with all my heart in the name of Jesus Christ, amen." - Thomas S. Monson

What Happens When We Die?

2017-08-26T12:07:00.001-06:00

I am just one Mormon Mom trying to do good, teach my children right, and Keep the Commandments of God. I study each day in the scriptures and try to do and be better all the time.

Today I share our belief about what happens to us when we die. I know it's an important topic that affects us all. I hope this will bring someone comfort they need.

My own sweet Mother passed away this past April. I think of her every day and sometimes feel her presence. Even though I miss her tremendously, I am comforted in knowing that we shall all be together again someday; reunited in love as a family and never to be separated again.

My sweet mother (2nd from left) with her twin sister on their 81st birthday - with some of her 8 children and 30+ grandchildren. Mom passed away this past April - just a few weeks after this photo was taken.

Today I share our Believe on: "What Happens When You Die?"

"Death is the separation of your body from your spirit. Unlike your physical body, which eventually stops functioning and dies, your spirit will continue to exist. After death your spirit will reside in a temporary afterlife while you await resurrection. When you are resurrected, as Jesus Christ was, your spirit will be reunited with your own perfected, immortal body. Then you will be judged by God and live forever according to your eternal reward. Read MORE HERE:"

Just returned from a trip to Egypt, Israel and Turkey

2017-08-24T16:33:00.000-06:00

My husband and I recently returned from an 18-day trip to Egypt, Israel and Turkey. We were, once again, struck by the thoughts of how blessed we've been to have the gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives. The guidance of the Holy Spirit has brought us peace through many years of life challenges and joys.

Egypt, Pyramids

Israel; Dome of the Rock

Turkey; Ephesus

We are still newly married (almost 2 years) after his beloved wife Chris passed away from cancer a few years back. I was grateful to find a good and worthy man who loves the Lord and has tried to serve Him all his life.

After almost 16 years of raising my children alone - we met and married and are now figuring out the next chapters of our lives.

This mortal experience has a way of teaching us things we never thought we'd need (or perhaps want) to learn and yet there is great growth in it and many blessings to be had after the experience.

There is opposition in all things and we've both experienced many of those; joy/pain, grief, despair, loneliness, happiness, hope, love, sadness, sorrow and faith. We are grateful for the Lord's plan of happiness which allows us eternal progression until we become like Him; from whence all good/blessings come.

We were grateful to experience Egypt, Israel and Turkey, and enjoy the beautiful fruits of the labors of Dr. Michael Wilcox, our guide and teacher. As we traveled from biblical site to biblical site we felt greatly blessed to 'come and see' where past experiences took place. We were taught from on-high about the histories of countries and peoples and the consequences of their either choosing good or evil.

So, my 'lesson' for today is to appreciate what we have; meaning, the gospel of Jesus Christ. With that comes freedom from many of the woes and tribulations of our day. There are many. There is much of poverty, sorrow and suffering in the world. There is also much of hope and joy as some learn of the goodness of God and His desire for their well-being. The choice is ours. Whom will we choose to follow? Light or Dark? Goodness or Evil. Poverty or wealth (not just temporal).

Blessings to many of you.
Hope you will find joy in the journey as there is much of it to be found.

Heidi

In a Coming Day We Will Meet the Savior

2017-08-09T16:47:00.001-06:00

Currently I am seeking to know the Lord, His Life, His mind and will for me, better. To do so I have taken upon myself this personal quest of studying and pondering His words. They are sacred and special to me and I look forward to what I will be learning as I humble myself and seek to learn of Him and His life better. I invite you to ponder on the following beautiful message as one day, each of us will stand in the presence of the Lord and give an accounting of how we lived our mortal life. We pray we may do so in peace and gratitude and that we will be able to stand before Him having done our best, and having repented of all our sins, taken upon us His name, and sought to do His will.
Much love,
Heidi

"...In a coming day, you will present yourself before the Savior. You will be overwhelmed to the point of tears to be in His holy presence. You will struggle to find words to thank Him for paying for your sins, for forgiving you of any unkindness toward others, for healing you from the injuries and injustices of this life.

"You will thank Him for strengthening you to do the impossible, for turning your weaknesses into strengths, and for making it possible for you to live with Him and your family forever. His identity, His Atonement, and His attributes will become personal and real to you.

"But you don’t have to wait until then. Choose to be one of His true disciples now. Be one who truly loves Him, who truly wants to serve and lead as He did. I promise you that if you will study His words, your ability to be more like Him will increase. I know this is true." - Pres. Russell M. Nelson (one of His special witnesses on earth today)

MIRACLES of God Finding His Lost Sheep

2017-07-10T11:29:00.000-06:00

A friend shared this on Facebook today and I was so deeply touched/moved to tears that I just had to share. I hope you will also share if you feel to. It's a sacred message.

"Have you read this incredible story? Elder Holland closed by relating a story—being careful to protect the privacy and anonymity of the participants—of a young man from southern Idaho. One night the young man stormed out of the house and set off to join an infamous motorcycle gang. He succeeded in that resolve and for 20 years became immersed in a culture “of temptations yielded to and degradations explored,” never contacting his parents, who feared that he was dead.
Eventually ending up in Southern California, he one day was sitting on the porch of a rented home when he saw two LDS missionaries making their way up the street.
“With a rush of memory and guilt, regret, and rage, he despised the very sight of them,” Elder Holland recounted. “But he was safe, because he kept all visitors at bay by employing two Doberman pinschers, who viciously charged the gate every moment that anyone came near.”
The dogs startled the missionaries as they passed by and continued on, “our man on the porch laughing at the lovely little drama he had just witnessed, wishing only that the gate hadn’t restrained his two dogs.”
Then, the two elders stopped, looked at each other, conversed a little, “likely said a silent prayer,” then turned around and approached the gate.
“The Dobermans on cue charged the gate again, hit it, snarling, frothing, and then stopped in their tracks,” Elder Holland said. “They looked at the missionaries, dropped their heads, ambled back to the front steps, and lay down.”
The man on the porch was speechless as the missionaries opened the gate, walked up the path, and greeted him.
“One of the elders said, ‘Are you from this part of California?’
“The man said, ‘No. If you want to know, I’m from Pocatello, Idaho.’
“There was a pause. ‘That’s interesting,’ the elder said. ‘Do you know the [such-and-such] family in Pocatello?’
“With a stunned look, our biker paused and then, in very measured words said, ‘Yeah, I know them. They are my parents.’
“‘Well, they’re my parents too,’ the missionary said. ‘God has sent me to invite you to come home.’”
The younger brother had been born after the older boy had left home. The elder brother did not even know of him.
“Mom and Dad have been praying for you every morning and night for 20 years,” the younger brother said. “They were not sure you were alive, but they knew if you were, that someday you would come back to us.”
The wayward son invited the two in, and they talked for the rest of the day and some of the night. He did return home, returned to Church activity, and, in March 2015, was married and sealed in the Boise Idaho Temple.
Commenting on the account, Elder Holland said, “This is a story of the role of Almighty God, the Savior of the World, and the Holy Ghost involved in the work of the ministry to which we’ve been called.
“The Holy Ghost prompted those parents to keep praying, to keep believing, to keep trusting. … The Holy Ghost inspired that rebellious boy to come to himself like the prodigal he was and to head for California. … The Holy Ghost influenced that younger son to serve a mission and be willing to accept a call to Southern California. … The Holy Ghost inspired one of my brethren in the Twelve, who was on the assignment desk that Friday, to trust his impression and assign that young man for service not a great distance from his native-born state. The Holy Ghost inspired that mission president to assign that young missionary to that district and that member unit. The Holy Ghost led those missionaries to that street, that day, that hour, with big brother sitting on the porch waiting, and, with Doberman pinschers notwithstanding, the Holy Ghost prompted those two elders to stop, talk, and in spite of their fear, to go back and present their message. …
“And through the elders, the Holy Ghost taught repentance and brought true conversion to one coming back into the fold.”
Elder Holland said the young elder, without realizing it, gave the missionary speech of all time, when he said to his brother, “God has sent me here to invite you to come home.”
“We are sent by God to invite His children home,” Elder Holland concluded. “We do that through the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, on the strength of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Welcome to the divine companionship.”

YOU are the mother of YOUR children for a reason!

2017-03-31T09:44:00.001-06:00

Sometimes, perhaps, we wonder why we are the mother of the children God sent to us. It is my belief that we are exactly the mother of our children for a reason. God knows why and may let us in on some of that information as we're prepared to receive it, and...He'll guide and direct us in raising them up unto Him.

We are the mother of our children for a REASON - or for many. As we seek to know how to teach and train them, guide them into their own paths where they can best develop and grow and learn to serve others, open their awareness to joy and gratitude for who they are and why they are here, He will be there with us as...these are His children, too, and He loves them even more than we do.

We're able to be their 'caretakers' for this mortal sojourn which is a blessing to us (refining process for all) and for them, when they have a mother who loves and cares for them and seeks to best help them with their true 'needs'.

A BYU professor reminded me years ago that we all only have ONE REAL NEED; and that is the need to be 'Redeemed'.

If we can help our children understand the same; then we have succeeded in the most important task of all!

With much love,
Heidi

Dec 5 - Jesus Healed the Sick and So Can You

2016-12-05T11:25:00.002-07:00

#LIGHTtheWORLD

Advent Calendar of Ways to Lift and Serve Others

Day 5 - Jesus Healed the Sick and So Can You:

Here are a few ways you could do that:

- donate blood at your local blood bank
- sign up to be an organ donor
- visit someone who is ill or in need of service
- take a meal to a shut-in
- call someone who has been feeling down
- resolve to pray daily for someone who is sick or suffering
- care for someone in need

Dec 4 - Jesus Worshipped His Father and So Can You

2016-12-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

Dec 4 #LIGHTtheWORLD

Advent Calendar of Kindness

Jesus Worshipped His Father and So Can You

What are some ways we can show our love to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ? How can we worship them in more holiness and sincerity?

- attend a church service in your area -- you're always invited to one of ours (Find one Here:)
- make a goal to offer a kneeling prayer to Heavenly Father every day in December
- help clean-up or maintain a church building
- read over the commandments and see how you can do better
- read and ponder the scriptures
- thank your Heavenly Father for all He has done for you and for sending His beloved Son

Dec 3 - Jesus Helped Others to See and So Can You

2016-12-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

#LIGHTtheWORLD - 2016

Jesus Helped Others to See and So Can You

How can we help others' see; physically or spiritually?

Some ideas of things you can do today to be of service to another:

- Find an eyeglass collection box and donate an old pair (some Walmart stores have them)
- Point out a virtue in someone they don't see in themselves
- Promote a vision charity on social media
- Look for the good in all those around you
- Read to the blind or record a book on CD for someone visually impaired
- Share love or lend a hand to someone who can't see past the problems of today