This morning, school was canceled in our area because of a projected blizzard. The storm never came, and some people mocked the situation a bit. Yet, these same people would have been mad if the storm had happened and school hadn’t been canceled. It hit me that it’s better to prepare for the storm that…… Continue reading Better to Prepare for the Storm That Never Comes
Any Church Calling: We Are Called for a Reason
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about church callings. Maybe, part of that is that for the first time in quite a while, I find myself long-term without a ward calling. Yes, I’m a temple worker, but I don’t have an official ward calling. I think we’ve all had times when someone was given a…… Continue reading Any Church Calling: We Are Called for a Reason
What 2023 Book Do You Need to Read?
I’ve really been looking forward to writing this post about books from 2023, and I hope that other people enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. I, of course, haven’t read every book written last year, but I have compiled a list of 22 books that I read that were written in…… Continue reading What 2023 Book Do You Need to Read?
Once Upon a Christmas Kiss: Holiday Novellas (4.5 Stars)
Yes, it’s a little after Christmas now, but I recently finished reading Once Upon a Christmas Kiss. This collection of 6 Christmas novellas takes place in Cherry Creek, Tennessee. Each story is written by a different author. Along with all the stories taking place in Cherry Creek, the connecting factor is the book Once Upon…… Continue reading Once Upon a Christmas Kiss: Holiday Novellas (4.5 Stars)
The Postman: Time Travel, Murder Mystery, and More (3.5 Stars)
The Postman by Nicole C. W. wasn’t quite the book I’d thought that it would be. I was able to get an ARC of the book. The regular version comes out on January 26th. This is a time travel book mixed with a love story and a bit of a murder mystery. Because of the…… Continue reading The Postman: Time Travel, Murder Mystery, and More (3.5 Stars)
Forgotten Secret: Amnesia and Family Secrets (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading an ARC of Forgotten Secrets by S.F. Baumgartner. This book will be published on Jan. 8th. It’s about a lady, Clara, who develops amnesia after a tragic incident. Most of the story takes about about 20 years after she got amnesia. She still can’t remember what happened. She doesn’t even know…… Continue reading Forgotten Secret: Amnesia and Family Secrets (4 Stars)
The Nauvoo Temple: What Happened To Me There?
In 2011, I was going to grad school at Central Michigan University. Two friends and I decided to take a bit of a road trip during Spring Break that year. This was the last week of March, so it was still very cold. We planned to go to the Chicago Temple, the Nauvoo Temple, other…… Continue reading The Nauvoo Temple: What Happened To Me There?
Temples as Beacons of Hope
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about temples, particularly temples in areas where the temple is a beacon of hope. This includes areas where the gospel isn’t preached freely or areas where war is taking place. I’m sure there are other great temple examples, but these are the three that came to mind for me.…… Continue reading Temples as Beacons of Hope
The Beauty Doctor: Full of Ethical Issues (4.5 Stars)
The Second Edition of The Beauty Doctor by Elizabeth Hutchinson Bernard, will come out on January 4, 2024. I was able to read an ARC of this book. This historical fiction novel takes place in the early 1900s. It deals with an assortment of ethical issues. What You Should Know This was not the book…… Continue reading The Beauty Doctor: Full of Ethical Issues (4.5 Stars)
Three-in-One: Three Weird Christmas Short Stories
In late October, I encountered a strange short story writing contest. The company, Weird Christmas, wanted weird Christmas stories. There were three categories. The first, Stocking Stuffers, was any weird Christmas story. The second, Weird Christmas Specials, was about taking a well-known Christmas story and messing it up a little. The final one, Weird Cards,…… Continue reading Three-in-One: Three Weird Christmas Short Stories