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A Summer Read for You, Mom!

Friends, forget about December, this month, this time, this, THIS is the most wonderful time of the year! I looooove this time of year as year-long school commitments wind down and the summer lies before me like an open book, … Continue reading

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A Letter to a Potential Son or Daughter-in-Law or Questions To Ask During Courtship

‘Tis the season for spring fever and young love! I am at the age when I have older children dating, courting, and getting married. Same with a lot of my girlfriends. So I am sharing, with my girlfriend’s permission, an … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of the Priesthood of God, Story #1: “The Letter”

Today’s story that is linked up to the collection of LDS based stories in my family devotional ebook is in honor of the restoration of priesthood power. Today, May 15, is the anniversary of the restoration of the Aaronic priesthood … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day Gift to You! Making Dinner a Winner

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! Last year I had a horrible Mother’s Day involving a car crash In Las Vegas (let’s just say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!) so I’m looking forward to having a much … Continue reading

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Basic Wheat-free White or Yellow Cake (Coconut-free and Almond-free), with Variations

Here’s a great wheat-free cake that is also free of almond flour and coconut flour. Do you realize the awesomeness of this!? Finding a wheat free cake that also doesn’t have coconut or almond flour is like finding a jade … Continue reading

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Celebrating Mothers Story #3: Glasses Lost in the High Sierras

Today’s story to celebrate mothers in honor of upcoming Mothers’ Day is called “Lost Glasses in the High Sierras.” It appeared in the July 1983 Ensign, the adult magazine for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Go here … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Power of Moms Story #2: The Cyclops Cake

Today’s story that is linked up in my Celestial Guide to Family Devotionals ebook is called “Charity and the Cyclops Cake” by Nikki Olson. In this story, we read about the plight of a recently widowed mom who has no … Continue reading

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Celebration of Mothers Story #1: “I Didn’t Pray for Pecans”

Did you get your copy of my new ebook I launched last week, The Celestial Guide to Family Devotionals? If not, click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, click “buy now” and get one! It’s only $2.99!!!!! A … Continue reading

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Celebration of Spring, Restoration, and Miracles Story #3: The Miracle of the Bread

Today’s story for the springtime theme of restoration, renewal, and miracles is the miracle of the bread. This story is listed in my upcoming devotional book, The Celestial Guide to Family Devotionals. It comes from a talk by Elder Ted E. … Continue reading

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The Mighty Power of a Praying Wife and Mother

I love this video! It tells a bit about the mother of the Kendrick brothers, the guys who made the hit Christian movies Fireproof, Courageous, and War Room. I testify that prayer brings the power of God into your life like … Continue reading

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