4 Scriptures that stood out

4 Scriptures that stood out

When I was a teenager, I kept a book of quotes. When I came across a quote that I liked, I’d hand-write it into my little book so that I wouldn’t forget it. Now, I chuckle at many of the sentiments that my 15-year-old self thought were so very profound....
Our Efforts Are Not in Vain

Our Efforts Are Not in Vain

This is the testimony of Sister Damaris Rodriguez Beltrán from the Tijuana B.C. Branch (Obrera). I’m going to share a testimony of what happened during our Tuesday scripture study meeting on June 21, 2022. When I arrived at the meeting on that Tuesday, I was really...
The Missing Ingredient

The Missing Ingredient

Recently, I made a breakfast casserole for my daughter’s birthday. As I followed the recipe, I thought I had shopped carefully for all the ingredients. However, I realized I was missing one ingredient: hash browns.  I must clarify that when I checked my freezer...
The Mom and the Butterfly

The Mom and the Butterfly

I homeschool my two little boys, and for our last “fun” science project of the school year, we got one of those caterpillar-to-butterfly kits. Over the course of about two weeks, we watched with delight and disgust as six caterpillars munched their way...
The Apps That So Easily Beset Us

The Apps That So Easily Beset Us

My job as a physical therapist brings me into people’s homes to work with their special needs kids.  One particular kid I work with is unable to stand or walk because of the severity of his cerebral palsy. However he has a good chance of being able to walk if he...