“I wish to remind everyone…that the comforts we have, the peace we have, and, most important, the faith and knowledge of the things of God that we have, were bought with a terrible price by those who have gone before us. Sacrifice has always been a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The crowning […]

These are my words on the presidential contest so far: In the first debate, Trump said things that I wish he hadn’t (unrehearsed) and Clinton was poised as always (very rehearsed), but I still feel: – Trump’s presidency is going to sustain the constitution of the United States better than the other choice. – Trump

September 27, 2016 Meryt’s Testimony of Reading the Scriptures Daily After seminary Meryt (code name for one of the students in my class) hung around to talk to me. “Sister Shaeffer?” Yes, Meryt. “I think I may have had an epiphany in class.” Oh, really? What do you mean? “Well, I was thinking about what

Curt, I have decided that we should take apart the chicken coop and throw it away. (You may be thinking, “I WANT A CHICKEN COOP!” In which case, you are welcome to it. It is a heavy dilapidated structure that the kids and I sank some good ol’ fashioned elbow grease into. It is ugly,

Click here for my observation. Below is a worthwhile perspective on our choice for president: “If You’re On the Fence About Your Vote, This Pastor Clarifies How the Very Future of America Is At Stake” by Dr. Jim Garlow/Skyline Church, San Diego I have been asked “the question” so many times regarding Trump or Hillary.

The other day I was stopped at a traffic light on my way to pick Curt up from swim team. I glanced at the car beside me, like we do. I have caught all kinds of drivers doing all kinds of interesting things. I fear that I have been caught eating, putting on make-up, texting,

Aunt Alice made the best buttermilk pancakes. She lived across from my Grandma and Grandpa Johnson in Delta when I was little. She had a purple beauty mark on her bottom lip. I want to learn more about her. What I know so far: Her birthday: June 19, 1909 Birthplace: Leamington, Millard County, Utah Married:

REAL STORY In a small town 60 years ago, two boys – we’ll call them Mike and Greg, ran to Gainey’s field to watch the traveling circus set up their giant tent. Every summer the same circus came to town. Every year Mike and Greg would rush to the opening show, no line being too

I have learned the make-up of a cell so many times in my life. – Third grade (Mrs. Peterson was the most beautiful friendly hippy/teacher in the 70s. I loved reading Pete’s Dragon in our classroom loft, singing along with her guitar, and watching reel to reel educational films backward. I’ll have to tell you

This is great story, I am just getting permission from my friend to re-tell it here. Check back soon.