Choose Higher Ground

With General Conference coming up, I have been trying to prepare my kids for the weekend. We posted pictures of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles and the 1st Presidency on our wall and have been discussing them- a little bit about each of them, like what their families are like and what their job was before. I'm hoping this will help them to get excited that they recognize them when they see them speak.



I'm so grateful to know that there is a prophet on the earth today- knowing this has had such a huge influence on my life! I have enjoyed the opportunity to review a book this month called Choose Higher Ground by Elder Henry B. Eyring (First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), published by Deseret Book.



This book contains a collection of memorable talks by President Eyring. Reading them has me looking forward with excitement for General Conference! I can't wait to spend a weekend listening to the talks that will be given.

Choose Higher Ground has been organized into several sections:
A Strong Foundation
Personal Growth Through Helping Others
Strength in Adversity
Power to Live a Consecrated Life
Help for the Last Days

It also has an index which is great for finding the subject matter that you're looking for (for personal interest or talk preparation).

As I was reading, one of the messages that stood out to me was in the chapter called "This Day" where he writes, "A morning prayer and an early search in the scriptures to know what we should do for the Lord can set the course of the day. We can know which task, of all those we might choose, matters most to God and therefore to us." It's crazy how we know that we should be praying and studying the scriptures, but oftentimes when I am wondering how I can improve my spirituality or get things better into perspective, the answer comes that I need to improve in or focus on these very "basic" areas.

This is a great book with so many meaningful messages in it! You can read an excerpt from the book and a little more about it (as well as purchase it) here.

I'm looking forward to General Conference and the opportunity to hear President Eyring and others speak- it's such an excellent opportunity to gain insight into how we can improve our own lives and where our focus can best be placed.

10 Fun Things to Make With/For Your Kids! (Featuring You)

There were so many fun activity ideas in the March Sharing Time Link-Up!

Today I'm sharing 10 Fun Things to Make or Do With/For your kids :)
(how's that for a title? ;)

Popcicle Stick Bracelets from Artsy Fartsy Mama



Mini Felt Crown Barrette from One Little Project at a Time



Monster Busy Bags from I Dig Pinterest and I Did It Too



Chalkboard Birthday Crown from Second Chance to Dream



Styrofoam Creations from Fun-A-Day



DIY No-Slip Socks from Kiki's Corner



Wax Paper Lantern from Artsy Fartsy Mama



Paper Pinwheels from Or So She Says



Painted Paper Easter Eggs from An Idea on Tuesday



The Popcorn Olympics from Or So She Says

Monday Moments (Human Table Buffer?)

This one happened a while ago (note the Christmas tree in the background ;)

I had just washed the table off & asked Katrina to please dry it off so we could set it.

I looked over and found her very involved in the task:

Happy Easter!

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Have a Wonderful Easter!

10 Mouth Watering Treats! (Featuring You!)

You guys really have my mouth watering after this month's Sharing Time!

Here are 10 Fabulous looking Treats that were shared this month:

White Chocolate Cheesecake Popcorn at Clarks Condensed



Girl Scout Cookies Milkshake from Your Homebased Mom



Green Eggs and Ham from The Moody Fashionista



Mint Chocolate Fudge at Artsy Fartsy Mama



Chocolate Chip Raspberries at The Pin Junkie



Thing 1 Thing 2 Jello from Kiki's Corner



Peanut Butter Bars at Artsy Fartsy Mama



Peep Someone (printable at Made From Pinterest)



Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie from Your Homebased Mom



Awesome Chocolate Chip Cookies from I Dig Pinterest and I Did it Too



Thanks to all of you who have been linking up!
I love to see what fun things you've got going on!

The Continuous Conversion

I recently read Brad Wilcox's new book, The Continuous Conversion.
I was first introduced to Brad Wilcox when I was a teenager and he came all the way to Canada to be at our "Strength for Youth" conference. It's the first memory I have of listening to a motivational speaker, and it definitely left an impression!



A few months ago, I was reminded of Brad when my sister in law shared an address he gave at BYU called His Grace is Sufficient. I really like the way he speaks and the way he is able to put things into words so clearly and explain complicated concepts in a way that makes them become clear.

The Continuous Conversion

I was excited when I heard about his new book, The Continuous Conversion, published by Deseret Book- and that Deseret Book would be sending me a copy.

The Continous Conversion

I got to work right away, reading it and marking some of my favourite parts :)


The book did not disappoint. :) I really enjoyed it. It puts things into perspective, reminding us that we aren't expected to be perfect- that we're here to become better, and to continuously work on becoming closer to God- and that He is there to help us.

I particularly love the focus on how we are here to "become", not to "be" perfect. This is a process,and we can't do it alone. It's totally OKAY that we're not perfect right now! This is something I need a reminder of every now and then, because I tend to get down on myself when I'm not doing everything I think I should be doing- and when what I am doing isn't being done perfectly. In his book, Brad says:

"Heaven is not a prize for the perfect, but the future home of all who are willing to be perfected."

I like that. :)

After reading this book, I would really like to read his earlier book, The Continuous Atonement, which I am sure would help me to realize new things and understand "old" things better, just as The Continuous Conversion has.

I am looking forward to sharing some other religious books in the coming weeks on this blog- I hope they will be of interest to you! I know that some of you share a faith and religion with me and some do not. This book is largely focused on the gospel and my religion.