Category Archives: Spirituality

Experiences that strengthen faith and testify of the Divine

Z is for Zigzag

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Gail

While we were on our mission in England we were constantly experiencing the Lord’s hand in our daily lives. This was often manifested in our scheduling of appointments wherein we relied on the Spirit to help us get to whomever … Continue reading →

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X is for Xtra strength

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Gail

Matt is a young airman who joined the church while we were in England. He experienced several miracles in his conversion process, one of which I share here.  It was a few days after his baptism.  He had to do a … Continue reading →

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U is for Universe

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Gail

My Heavenly Father Loves Me, Lyrics Words and music: Clara W. McMaster, 1904–1997. © 1961 IRI. Arr. © 1989 IRI Whenever I hear the song of a bird Or look at the blue, blue sky, Whenever I feel the rain on … Continue reading →

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T is for Teething, or Turn to the Lord

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Gail

Here is another post from my guest blogger daughter. This one involves the same child who lost her carousel tickets, but occurs when she was just a wee baby and was written the day after the event. We had a … Continue reading →

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S is for Share the Joy

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Gail

I was being set apart for a new calling in the ward. [Translation for those who are not LDS: Several priesthood brethren lay hands on one’s head and pronounce a blessing to help carry out responsibilities in a new assignment]. … Continue reading →

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R is for Remember

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Gail

When I was in Junior High School I became friends with a Mormon for the first time. As she shared with me her beliefs, I knew something was missing in my own spiritual life, as I had no such convictions concerning my … Continue reading →

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Q is for Question

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Gail

This post is based on a video of Elder Larry Lawrence talking about the scripture story of the rich young man who approached Jesus and asked, “What lack I yet?” Elder Lawrence suggests that each of us can and should ask … Continue reading →

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O is for “O, My Father”

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Gail

Music can inspire and uplift us. Works such as The Messiah, by Handel, are a testament to the power of inspirational music. Sometimes, music can teach us…In this hymn written by early Mormon pioneer and Church leader, Eliza R. Snow, … Continue reading →

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N is for Neon

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Gail

This is an experience my mother had, early on in our journey in the LDS Church. She had taken my sister out to Utah to attend BYU and then went on to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City … Continue reading →

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L is for Lost

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Gail

Today’s post is a guest blogger, my daughter. I’ve asked her to tell her story in her own words. This is a testimony not only to the power of prayer, but of having a real, personal relationship with our Heavenly … Continue reading →

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