On August 4, I was blessed to celebrate 20 years as a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ. That’s 7,300 days that I’ve had the opportunity to serve the Lord to...
Milestone Thoughts
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Sister Natalie Shawver
Articles by Sister Natalie Shawver
Sitting in God’s Hands
Dear Brothers, Sisters and fellow blog readers, Do you ever struggle with anxiety, big or small? I do. I think about things I probably shouldn’t. Big things (to...
Small Changes, Big Impact
Have you ever heard of the 1 Percent Rule? Essentially, the gist is that over time, if you adjust something by just 1 percent, you’ll see a significant change. Now, you...
Remember Who You Work For
I’ve heard it said many times, both from the pulpit and around the dinner table, that as you age, your priorities change. Things that used to be important no longer are, and...
Just a Little Talk
It may be summer now, but a few months ago we had an ice storm in Cincinnati. Schools were closed and I found myself at home with our four-year-old for the day (or, should I say...
Home Is Where The Heart Is
By nature, I’m a homebody. If given the choice, I usually prefer to stay in versus going out—and after a few days away on vacation, I miss the comfort of my four walls. I quickly...
Wandering, Wondering, Waiting: Lessons from Haggai
While it’s wonderful to re-read popular books in scripture, I’ve been on a quest to read things I haven’t before. The summer of 2021, I read the book of Habbakuk and this fall I...
Simple Sentiments Instead of Seasonal Slogans
When it comes to the holidays, there are hundreds of songs and sayings that seem to get stuck in our heads. You know the kind: “Don’t get your tinsel in a tassel,” and “Merry...
Praise Him. Always
While we tend to chuckle afterward, the sentiment runs deep. We've been given too many wonderful things to even have time to complain. However, in many instances, it’s easier...
What’s In Your Cup?
I recently read this analogy (and can’t claim it as my own): You’re holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your...