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How to Find Peace When You Can’t Change the Outcome

Have you ever found yourself praying the same prayer over and over? “Heavenly Father, please help them come back. Please soften their heart. Please help me know what to do.” Then the days turn into weeks. The weeks become months. Sometimes even years pass, and nothing seems to change. If you’re the mother of an adult child whose choices have taken a different path than you hoped or prayed for, you know how heavy that

The Strength Hidden in One Women’s Story

Have you ever wondered if God sees what you’re carrying? Maybe you’ve prayed about the same concern for months or even years. Perhaps you’ve pleaded for a child who has stepped away from faith, struggled through health challenges, or simply felt emotionally exhausted. At times, it can seem like heaven is quiet. If you’ve ever felt unseen or forgotten, the story of the woman with the issue of blood offers one of the most hope-filled

The Truth About Hard Sundays

Have you ever sat in the church parking lot and wondered if you had the emotional energy to walk inside? Not because you don’t love the gospel or because you’ve lost your testimony. Simply because life feels heavy. Maybe you’re chasing a toddler through the hallway while everyone else seems to be listening to the lesson. Maybe you’re sitting alone because your husband is serving in a calling. Or maybe you’re sitting alone because he no

The Beautiful Truth Hidden in Esther’s Story

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “How did I end up here?” Maybe you imagined motherhood differently. You pictured family dinners where everyone gathered around the table, attended church together, and shared the same beliefs. Instead, you’ve spent countless nights praying for an adult child, wondering if your family will ever feel whole again. If that’s where you are today, I want you to know you’re not alone. The story of Esther

Letting Go of the Need to Know How

“How do I trust God when nothing seems to be changing?” Have you ever whispered that question through tears? Maybe you’ve prayed for your adult child for years. You’ve fasted, attended the temple, studied your scriptures, and tried to say all the right things. Yet nothing looks different. Instead of seeing progress, you wonder if anything is happening at all. When that happens, your mind naturally begins searching for answers. You want a plan. You

The Courage to Let Go and Love Anyway

Have you ever noticed how exhausting it is to carry something that was never yours to hold? Imagine hiking down a trail with a backpack filled with rocks. At first, it doesn’t seem too heavy. You tell yourself you can handle it. After all, you’re strong. You’re capable. You’re a mom. Yet mile after mile, the weight becomes harder to carry. Your shoulders ache. Your back hurts. Every step takes more effort than it should.

Faith and Fear Can Exist at the Same Time

What if one of the biggest misunderstandings about faith is the belief that faithful people don’t experience fear? Many of us grew up hearing faith and fear discussed as opposites. The message often sounded something like this: if you had enough faith, you wouldn’t be afraid. As a result, many LDS parents quietly wonder if their fear is evidence that something is wrong with them spiritually. I want to offer a different perspective. I believe

Why You Need to Stop Comparing and Start Living

Have you ever looked at another family and wondered what they were doing right that you somehow missed? Maybe their children are still active in church, their family photos look perfect. Maybe they seem calm while you’re carrying questions, worry, and heartache. Comparison has a way of sneaking into our lives when we’re already feeling vulnerable. Before long, we’re measuring our worth against someone else’s story. If you’d rather listen to this message, you can

Have You Forgotten What You Know?

What if the peace you’re looking for isn’t found in changing your child’s choices? What if it comes from becoming more certain about what you already know? As parents, we spend a lot of time wondering what our children believe. We worry about their choices, their faith, and the direction of their lives. Yet one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves is this: What do I know? That question came to me

Standing at the Edge of the Water

There is a pattern woven throughout the scriptures. Again and again, God’s people find themselves standing at the edge of the water. Moses stood before the Red Sea. Joshua faced the Jordan River at flood stage. Nephi built a ship and crossed an ocean he had never seen before. The brother of Jared climbed into barges that were tight like unto a dish and trusted God to carry his family across the deep. These stories