We have been blessed to be part of bringing children into the world. One of the blessings that has come from this is the little glimpses it has given me into how Heavenly Father feels about His children. I have seen a few of these lessons and, I'm sure, will continue to see more. Here, I share a few of the insights of have gained.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/7?lang=eng

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We are all here to help one another, to look out for each other, to be a friend. Rachelle and Amy talk about the important role we all play in caring for each other.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/34jackson?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/the-first-great-commandment?lang=eng

There is so much heaviness and negativity in the world that it is easy to put our focus there. We have been taught by prophets and apostles the importance of joy and optimism. It feels good to be part of the army shedding light on the good around us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/finding-joy-in-life?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/16cook?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/27?lang=eng

Miracles are all around us but sometimes they come from the ordinary things and happenings in our daily lives. We can look for miracles in the small and simple, the regular daily events, and the unexpected. Today, the three of us are discussing President Holland's recent conference talk, "And Now I See". 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/41holland?lang=eng

What is it about doing member missionary work that has us a little hesitant? We have all received the call to be part of the exciting gathering of Israel! But let's remember, there is more than one way to participate in this work. We all have something to contribute.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/mycalling/young-women/training-gathering-israel?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/14uchtdorf?lang=eng

What a special opportunity for me to have my son on today to share an experience that we had together. This experience was a testimony builder and a witness of the Holy Ghost in our lives.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-will-shine?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/18?lang=eng

It's not a new message, but always a good reminder. The big miracles and the big life changing stories are fun to hear about and even awe-inspiring. But the true momentum comes from the small things we do consistently.

Ally and Mckay share with us the importance of making the choice to live the gospel early on. We discuss how discipleship is something we often choose far before in gets complicated. We discuss Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk from the current 2025 General Conference.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/16uchtdorf?lang=eng

Have you ever noticed how much background noise one fan can make? It seem like such a small thing but once it turns off you really feel the difference. Brittney and Amy discuss what it means to turn off the figurative fan in our lives and make room for the Spirit. 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng

https://www.amazon.com/God-Seed-Probing-Spiritual-Development/dp/193773580X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35UQ243I4IXYF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5K4RVykNcb5_DxLNxic6IrcAvF1uuLv6oyKq9IYAeBX2aUWO0vowC5ZSq8aKvXN2o42BeykQ9_2Yvs2PnB_fyNdqETygjQAu9YrMbjq4hwkuLg16ZNqEb51RzIfX-FXDWPUUoA-azsfkFeBE5-SZyogDDtHK24YC-CSt5iPbGuxabi66kZwXl_ZAriKpFhRoAQfU7W_0C_2ogBHrGGGXn1ltpptNVDvC68V1gtJRMg8.R9cLgXik7jd2BBo4xoj6jdNZzLfWl9XvtEKRq6__27w&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+god+seed&qid=1763576547&sprefix=the+god+see%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

Our faith or our testimonies may have their moments of strength or their moments of struggle. Whitney shares how finding anchor points of her testimony have helped her during times of struggle or a spiritual rut. She shares her faith and testimony as we discuss Elder Kevin G. Brown's talk from the October 2025 General Conference.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/24brown?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/47eyring?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/41holland?lang=eng

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2004/08/remember-how-you-felt?lang=eng