Seeking Light Podcast

After 3 1/2 years of recording my podcast, it is time to close the chapter of this book in my life and opened another chapter. With much thought and prayer I’m recording my final podcast today. There are so many things that I have learned from doing this podcast. I have met some incredible people and listen to their amazing stories. I have been able to record prompting and inspiration I received while reading the scriptures and living life through different experiences. Thank you so much for supporting me through this incredible journey!

Moroni 9:6

“And now, my beloved son, notwithstanding their hardness, let us labor diligently; for if we should cease to labor, we should be brought under condemnation; for we have a labor to perform whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God.”

Moroni 9:

25 My son, be faithful in Christ; and may not the things which I have written grieve thee, to weigh thee down unto death; but may Christ lift thee up, and may his sufferings and death, and the showing his body unto our fathers, and his mercy and long-suffering, and the hope of his glory and of eternal life, rest in your mind forever.

26 And may the grace of God the Father, whose throne is high in the heavens, and our Lord Jesus Christ, who sitteth on the right hand of his power, until all things shall become subject unto him, be, and abide with you forever. Amen.”

Quotes have been such a gift to me in my life. I have drawn upon them over and over in my life. Join me today as I share 5 quotes that have affected my life lately.

1. “A warrior is not a person that carries a gun. The biggest war you ever go through is right between your own ears. It’s in your mind. We’re all going through a war in our mind, and we have to callus our mind to fight that war and to win that war.” - David Goggins

2. “You turn your FOCUS, GOD, will change your heart”

Abinadi:

3. “Large fires can start from a single spark.”

4. “Rather than adding more years to your life, add more life to your years”

5. "Curb yourself:

C: Don’t give COMMENTARY

O: Don’t give your OPINION 

A: Don’t give ADVICE"

“Miracles are a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. If miracles cease it is because faith has ceased.”

God knows each of us. He loves us! He know our pains, sorrows, joys, worries, discouragements. We’re never alone!! 

Bailey shared this to us last night while reading scriptures, “Sometimes our own personal conversion doesn’t happen in the sacred grove but rather our own personal Liberty jail.”

God accomplishes his work through small things. While reading my scriptures, I was reminded of this very truth. Join me today as I share some thoughts about small groups.

Alma 37:

6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

7 And the Lord God doth work by means to bring about his great and eternal purposes; and by very small means the Lord doth confound the wise and bringeth about the salvation of many souls.

Three lessons I learned going to the Washington Family Ranch in Central Oregon.

Lesson # 1: God created this earth for you and I to fill his love and experience his goodness. 

D&C 59:

18 Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart;

19 Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul.

20 And it pleaseth God that he hath given all these things unto man

Lesson # 2: Even though we might be given mundane tasks to accomplish, there is a purpose and growth in these experiences.  

Lesson # 3: Continue to do good. There is so many good people in this world trying to do good things. 

Have you ever felt like an underdog? I love to read, watch or listen to stories about the underdog rising triumphant. Join me today as I talk about the underdog and how we will overcome the evil that is spreading across the earth and be a light that shines in the darkness.

1 Nephi 14:12-14

12 And it came to pass that I beheld the church of the Lamb of God, and its numbers were few, because of the wickedness and abominations of the whore who sat upon many waters; nevertheless, I beheld that the church of the Lamb, who were the saints of God, were also upon all the face of the earth; and their dominions upon the face of the earth were small, because of the wickedness of the great whore whom I saw.

13 And it came to pass that I beheld that the great mother of abominations did gather together multitudes upon the face of all the earth, among all the nations of the Gentiles, to fight against the Lamb of God.

14 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.

D & C 84:88

“88 ​And whoso ​​​receiveth​ you, there I will be also, for I will go ​​​before​ your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my ​​​Spirit​ shall be in your hearts, and mine ​​​angels​ round about you, to bear you up.”

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While listening to the ALL IN podcast recently that was talking about lamenting. Morgan said something that really spoke to my heart. “No flowers bloom in all seasons”. What a profound thought for me. I love flowers and during this time of year they are all around our property. Join me today as I share some thoughts about flowers and our personal blooming we experience in life.

Ecclesiastes 3:

1 To every thing there is a ⁠season⁠, and a ⁠time⁠ to every purpose under the heaven:

2 A ⁠time⁠ to be born, and a time to ⁠die⁠; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4 A time to weep, and a time to ⁠laugh⁠; a time to ⁠mourn⁠, and a time to dance;

5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6 A time to ⁠get⁠, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7 A time to ⁠rend⁠, and a time to sew; a time to keep ⁠silence⁠, and a time to speak;

8 A time to love, and a time to ⁠hate⁠; a time of war, and a time of peace.

This is a re-posted podcast from my archives! As I travel to spend time with my kids, I felt this podcast was perfect for our lives!! Thank you for supporting me. Enjoy!!! Today, while preparing for church I thought so much about personal peace during these times. Our opening hymn was Where Can I Turn For Peace. Many of us are seeking for peace. We have wars and commotion going on all around us but we can have personal peace. Peace comes through Jesus Christ and following his teachings. Join me today as I share some thoughts and light about peace.

John 16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” 

A Pattern for Peace By Bishop W. Christopher Waddell Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric said, “The peace we all seek requires us to act—by learning of Jesus Christ, by listening to His words, and by walking with Him.” 

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Matt started his education at the ripe age of 4 years old. He turned 51 this last February preparing to reach one of the highest degree in education; his doctorate. Matt has officially completed his doctorate program. What a journey he has been on along with our whole family. Join me today as Matt tells us all about his time, challenges, growth and learning these last 9 years in preparation to receive his doctorate in education.

This is such a beautiful time of year in our area. We have spring trees flowering everywhere. On our property alone we have several different fruit bearing trees. As I walk outside each day, I see trees surrounding our neighborhood. That got me thinking about the significance of trees in the standard works. The Garden of Eden, The Garden of Gethsemane, The Tree of Life and The Sacred Grove. Join me today as I share some scriptures and how all of these trees symbolize our reliance on the Savior Jesus Christ.