If we don’t let go of the past, we run the risk of committing the greater sin of focusing on the past instead of enjoying the present. Do you know what it’s like to have your past mistakes loop through your head repeatedly? I do. After you’ve done all you… Continue reading
Uncertainty is a reality of life that we all have to deal with. By acknowledging the imperfection of our own knowledge, we can still learn despite uncertainty. “Fear is asking, ‘What if…?’ Faith is saying, ‘Even if….’” My boss once shared this quote with me during a work training, and… Continue reading
How can I accept my weaknesses and grow without hopeless self-hatred, anxious disappointment, or worldly sorrow? The Apostle Paul is remembered as a great man of Christ. But in his own writings, he said, “There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet… Continue reading
How do we stop living in the future we’re trying to plan, and start living in the moment? There’s nothing I love more than a warm, sunny day at the pool with a cold glass of lemonade in hand. I’m a California girl through and through, and I was always… Continue reading
Every spring, the earth testifies of Jesus Christ’s Atonement and reminds us that everything and everyone can begin again. I feel in nature, more than almost anywhere else, the presence of God. Walking in the lush temperate rainforests of Western Washington, I can sometimes catch glimpses through the trees of… Continue reading
True discipleship begins when we stop pointing fingers and start asking how we can come closer to Christ ourselves. Gospel messages leave lasting impressions because of the simple yet powerful truths they teach. During the Last Supper, when Jesus Christ told his Apostles that one of them would betray him,… Continue reading
Choosing to forgive can bring divine light into a world full of anger, deceit, and grudges. Navigating new relationships as a young adult inevitably brings moments of deep hurt. And at any time of life, the betrayed confidence, broken friendships, or heavy weight of our own mistakes can easily bring… Continue reading
God always has time for you, but do you make time for him? Like many young adults, I often find myself absolutely swamped with various school and work responsibilities and social obligations, which come with an overwhelming sense of stress. Only one thing truly eases that stress for me and… Continue reading
We often talk about stewardship in our callings. What about stewardship in our other divine responsibilities? I absolutely love the ocean. The sound of the waves, the sun on my shoulders, and snorkeling…wow. Every time I go, I swear nobody can get me out of the water. The ocean, and… Continue reading
With the challenges facing our world today, young adults may feel hopeless. By focusing on Christ, we can have hope and joy that we’ll want to exclaim to others! Many consider the exclamation point to be an ugly, unprofessional punctuation mark that should be avoided at all costs. But as… Continue reading
