Coffee or tea? Beach or city? Carry-out or dine-in? Choices, choices … all day long we make them. In fact, the average adult makes 35,000 total decisions each...
What’ll It Be?
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Sister Natalie Shawver
Articles by Sister Natalie Shawver
Unhurry
I'm a fan of the slow life—making a cup of tea each morning, taking a walk, reading a book. These things bring me joy and contentment. I'm a simple gal. Empty calendars make me...
Big Windshield, Small Rearview Mirror
Memories—they can be both a blessing and a curse. There are the wonderful kind like walking down the aisle at your wedding … and the not-so-wonderful kind where you lost a job....
Right the First Time
I come from pretty particular stock. My dad uses the phrase, “measure twice, cut once” frequently. And my mom is a detailed person herself. When I worked with a group of eyewear...
He Sees You
Sometimes I wonder what we must look like to the Lord going about our day-to-day life. Does He care when I’m making a run to Target? Is He interested in my Starbucks order? What...
Milestone Thoughts
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...
Here’s Your Pep Talk
Hi loyal Gospel Blog reader (or listener), Today I’m sending a bit of hope your way because things lately have felt heavy. The pandemic rages on, shootings occur at various...
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...