The True Love Dares: Dare 19

Dare Nineteen: Be the Lord’s servant; if you can’t do it for this person, do it for Him. Read Alma 8:8-18 You know, sometimes we have a relationship that is toxic, flat out toxic and honestly, you do still love this toxic person. But the reality is, this person isn’t interested in change at this point, or they…

My Grandma

Today, I have a lot of things swimming through my mind. My dad got a call this morning that my grandma isn’t doing well, and I’m wondering if she’s going to be going home soon. She’s hung on through so many of life’s turbulences. And she’s survived a few crash landings, metaphorically speaking. Several months…

Individual Worth

Dear Reader, My aunt recently asked me to give a talk to my cousin on one of the Young Women’s values.  The one that stood out to me and that I chose was INDIVIDUAL WORTH. I would like to share with you what I learned and the thoughts that I had, which I shared with…

All Our Losses Will Be Made Up

Dear Reader, Things have been rough in my life of late, and although I don’t want to go into specific details, there have been some thoughts on my mind that I want to share with you. I hope the thoughts that have come to me will help you as they have me. The other day…

The Prayer of the Ballerina

The ultimate prayer Is one spoken without words. The one with soul uplifted, Lifting to the One on High, The One Unseen To man’s mortal eye The deepest longing, Or searing pain Or most exquisite joy For which no words Can find purest utterance. ‘Tis one that goes beyond words To something that far surpasses…

Abiding Love: the Foundation of the Future

Each day is an anniversary Of the time I gave myself to you— All yours to keep forever, always, Through the love and power and peace of God. Each day seems like a miracle, A miracle of God’s love. I look into your eyes And see Him shining back at me. Now I can say…

With God’s Help

With God’s help I can do anything. With God’s help… With God’s help I will have gratitude. With God’s help I will be filled with His peace. With God’s help… With Christ’s help I will be full of faith. With Christ’s help… With Christ’s help unceasingly I will pray. With Christ’s help I will obey…

Dear Little Baby

Dear little baby bundle of mine, I am so glad you came. Heaven is close while you’re in my arms. I hope it’s always this way. When I knew that you were on your way to earth I was filled with joy and gratitude. Time and time again I’d prayed that you could come. God…

Loving Arms

Verse One Know you not the story Of our great Redeemer? How He suffered in the garden? How He hung upon the cross for you? He lived and died not for His own sake But to fulfill His Father’s will. What great love! What great love Descends below each suffering! From the end to the…

For Evy

Verse One: Precious little baby boy Laying in my arms; Laying here so peacefully, So many little charms. You’ve been sent from Heaven Down on earth to me. God’s provided miracles As we’ve daily seen. We are blessed you’ll stay with us For yet a while longer. Each day you’re here is blessed by God….

Trust Jesus

My dear little children, When your heart is heavy and Weighed down with hurt, heartache and sorrow, I want you to remember What your Mama’s gonna tell you To keep you in “the narrow and straight way”. Trust Jesus, He is your best friend! Tell Him your troubles, this way they end. Tell it all…

Jesus’ Favor On Me Beams

Verse One Softly now the light of day Shines upon my pathway. Full of joy and hopes and dreams Jesus’ favor on me beams. Chorus I love you, Blessed Savior And I know that you love me too. I will praise and thank you ever For I know that You’re love is true. Verse Two…