For some of us, when we are feeling out of sorts and disconnected, we are very quick to shift the blame to God. But since he is the source of everything, it stands to reason that one of the things we should do is also check out our connection.

The reason I retell this is because it continues, to this day, to be a perfect example and reminder for me about the importance of my mindset.

...we each have to take responsibility for our choice.

If I want to make heaven my eternal home, then the choices that I make in my here and now will have an impact on that.

Scary things happen in the dark. To escape, light is needed...

There is an example I often think of when I think about callings. It’s as simple as receiving a phone call...

For a tare that looks like a wheat, you can see how it might be deceptive...

...that’s how our minds operate. At times, there are things we WANT to forget and our minds just won’t let it go. 

...I understand that if I begin to slack off then my muscles begin to lose strength.

Prayer asking God for guidance in your life is always a positive step in the right direction.

...love and all those positive things have been planted, but they aren’t flourishing, then something is wrong. It’s time for a soil test.

There are times in life when we can become so consumed by the problem that it monopolizes our full attention.

When we relax our guard, we lose focus and become more susceptible to damage.

My battle strategy when I tackled my meals was to eat the most unpleasant things first.

...but I love them for their beauty and for the reminder that each day is truly precious.

The point is that there is a process. While it may not look the same for all of us, we do have the same goal. Maturity.

If we exercise and do some toning every day, then we see and feel the results when we start to slack off.

The past few weeks, I’ve had conversations with several different people and each conversation produced one word. Seek. Have you ever...