LDS Real People, Real Lives

“Your faith will grow not by chance, but by choice!” I share my recent experience of what I have learned about faith and how to use it to find peace in the tempest; dare I say happiness too! How does our Faith work for us? What do our leaders and the scriptures teach us? We cover these and more in this episode.

“When we are ready to come to Him, He is ready to come to us.” Elder Ulysses Soares, Apostle. Updates on home, tithing, financial challenges and identifying the blessings of “staying in it” even when it seems it is just SO hard. Also, the power of prayer and the attendant blessings of prayer in our lives.

Does Father in Heaven, God, really need our worldly wealth? What is the purpose and as with everything He commands us to do, how will it bless our lives? What is tithing used for? We cover these questions and share our testimony of the blessing of striving to pay an honest Tithe.

“Because He came, there is meaning to our mortal existence.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Using a talk by Elder Joaquin E Costa, a Seventy, titled “The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day.” Sharing the current struggles and how to use divine messages of faith and strength to persevere and overcome; or at least not quit!

“It must needs be that there is opposition in all things.” 2 Nephi 2:11. Shared experiences taken from the Sean Ryan Podcast, my own, and what does the church say? How are we encouraged to put our shoulder to the wheel of life and push along? Answers are provided, testimony shared, and loving encouragement!

There is a purpose for miracles in our lives. Some miraculous shares and true blue understanding, our God is an awesome God!

I did a 30-day faith challenge and share the results. What do the church and scriptures say about anger and its place? We address this with the simple teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Yes, we can overcome through Him! Life long journey but we can have peace.

Discussing relationships that are difficult and change whether by your own fruition, others, or circumstances. How to navigate and what to do? What does the gospel say? We use a talk by Elder W. Mark Bassett, “After the Fourth Day.”

Today, do you need a pick me up? Witness of faith? How about just to know that you aren’t alone? Spiritual food for the day and a gentle refocus.