How do you deal with the “gap” that exists between where you are today, and where you want to be? With a bridge of course! Ganel-Lyn Condie shares her inspirational perspective on how Christ can help us safely “bridge the gaps” in our lives – no matter how big the problem, how deep the heartbreak, or how impossibly wide or far your “gaps” may feel today!
As I’ve studied the life of Abraham I’ve discovered something about him: he’s pretty darn cool. One example is when he was travelling in the wilderness with his nephew Lot.
When a comet crashes into Jupiter, the first to see it are amateurs at the Vatican Observatory in Rome, who can't restrain themselves from shouting and dancing. Far to the north, an aurora hunter backs into a freezing river in Iceland and barely notices his frigid feet. His eyes are on the skies. Miracles, mindfulness, and celestial wonder.
Kessa Merrill is a young single adult member originally from Gilbert, Arizona, and is currently serving as stake Relief Society first counselor. Professionally she is an esthetician, studied public relations at Arizona State University, and is currently pursuing both of those passions as she works as the Operations Manager for the SkinBoss SkinSpa in Provo, Utah. During her time in Arizona she served as both the Latter-day Saint Student Association president and Interfaith Student Council president, and prior to that she served as her YSA ward Relief Society president. She has also served in several presidencies as secretary and held many music callings. In her free time she likes to cook dinners with friends, sing karaoke, and redecorate her home. Highlights
Not quite sure what the Abrahamic Covenant has to do with you in your life? It can be summed up in three words: commandments, blessings, and responsibilities. Believe it or not, this ancient covenant affects everyone on earth throughout the entire span of time.
The “Thoughts to Keep in Mind” about The Covenant in the CFM Curriculum this month is awesome! “Did this covenant give Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants a privileged status among God’s children? Only in the sense that it is a privilege to bless others.” So good!
I want you to think of one of your favorite gospel teachers, either past or present, that you’ve ever had. What did they have in common?
It's hard as a parent to avoid constantly feeling like we aren't doing enough for our kids. The world is constantly telling us to do more, try harder, and be better for our kids. But no one can actually live up to those expectations, right? In this episode, Lisa gets to the bottom of where "mom guilt" comes from and how we can free ourselves from it.
Being a people pleaser is something that can get a bad wrap, but in many ways the intention of the people pleaser is very well meaning. They want everyone to be happy and they want to control people and situations so that the outcome is positive for everyone involved. In reality though, it’s a power struggle and believe it or not can be manipulative. Those being manipulated know it and they become resentful. Having strong willed children, who make their own choices, can be a challenge for any parent but for people pleasing parents this can often be the worst case scenario because they will try to find where they went wrong, what they could have done differently, and where they need to gain back control. But children are just like anyone else, they can’t be controlled. They have their own agency and want to make their own decisions.
Desire is a pretty crucial thing in our lives. It dictates where we put our energy and priorities. It is cool to see what Abraham desired and sought after and what it led him to…and how it has blessed my life. 🙏🏻 If