It was a 13 days before I turned 20 when Ben proposed to me. I KNEW he was going to do that evening. I didn't know how or when but I had even told my friend in dance history that morning that I thought my boyfriend was going to propose.

In this episode I read directly from my journal entry I wrote that very evening about the proposal and all the details. 

You will love this!

In this episode I share my experience of losing my father-in-law. At the time my children were young and I wrote them a letter in hopes to provide them comfort one day when they're a bit older; missing their grandpa or experiencing the presence of death in a different aspect of their life.

It'sinteresting because even through the despair sadness and sorrow that I felt at that time; for myself, my husband and our family the light of Christ was ever present within me because I felt like I walked through out my days with Him at my side.

In Hebrews chapter 10 Paul uses the word "Illuminated" to describe the power the spirit has to add light, direction and guidance to our lives.

As we record the experiences that are illuminating to our soul, our mind, our heart and life experience it can empower up with a strong testimony to endure and continue to persevere.

Life will forever be filled with up's and downs and those illuminating memories will be the tools that will help us move through all afflictions hand in hand with our Savior.

When I was a pre-teen I pushed my limits of rudeness by vomiting angry and hormonal emotions at my dad. Immediately, I knew I had crossed a line in a big way and legged it upstairs to lock myself into the bathroom.

The following events led into running away and quickly realizing that I had to face my actions and make things right. 

Sometimes running away from our problems seems WAY more appealing than facing them and moving forward BUT the biggest lie that we tell ourselves is we can avoid the obstacles or mistakes we have made. 

In Hebrew's we learn many important truths, one being to become partakers of Christ. What does it mean to partake of something? It means to receive it to take it in, absorb it, and then it literally becomes a part of who we are. 

As we have confidence in Christ and partake of the atonement, His teachings and life's example we will become more like Him!

If you love squirrels then this episode is not for you... A squirrel dies in it!

I am sharing how a squirrel that was terrorizing us my making his home in our attic needed to go but the job wasn't finished. After time we realized the shot squirrel returned to our attic and died there to add a stench so revolting that we were going crazy. 

Sometimes we have feeling decaying in our heart and if they are not taken out they can hurt us and stunt our ability to grow and find joy.

In Thessalonians Paul shares a short yet direct message that applies to probably all of us; be not weary in well doing! What is "well doing?" and are you spending your life being wearing while you live the gospel or are you allowing Christ to strengthen you?

Are you in for a treat today?! I will be sharing how my horse Shrimp's fear of orange tractors (yes orange tractors) bled over to me. I have a legit fear of orange tractors so much so that it would control my decisions on where to go on rides. Most of my ride was praying we weren't going to have to face an orange tractor.

Have you inherited a fear from someone in your life? Are you allowing something that scares you or someone you love to control your actions? Listen to hear the amazing quote by Eleanor Roosevelt that will change the way you view your fears.

In Phillippians Paul teaches more eternal truths, the one I share is about finding JOY in and through Jesus Christ. Such a simple yet profound truth that deep, abiding joy can and is found through our Savior Jesus Christ. 

What is joy to you? What does it feel like? How do you describe joy? When was the last time you felt Joy?

In this episode Jessica shares how a swear word flew out of her lips which is unusual because she has always prided herself on her clean language. Where did his new habit come from and what will she do to change her behavior?

Do you ever find words slipping out of your mouth that are not inline with your character? Find out her simple but hard solution.