We've all been called - whether we're 9 or 90 - as missionaries to
preach the gospel to our friends and neighbors! But, like Jonah from the
Bible, sometimes we're a little (okay, a lot) apprehensive about
sharing our beliefs. Like Jonah, we sometimes feel like running away
from the call we've been issued and sometimes, and maybe just sometimes,
the belly of a whale seems to be more appealing than the living room of
our inactive neighbor...
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Heart Smiles
Friday, October 3, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #24 - Balm of Gilead
The prophet Jeremiah preached to a people who were beyond saving. His own sorrow, frustrations, and hopelessness are echoed in his oft quoted lament, "Is there no balm in Gilead?"
In this podcast, we look into exactly what he meant and reflect on times when we, too, sometimes feel that there is no balm - no soothing, no rest - from our own modern challenges.
But there IS a balm in Gilead. And there IS relief from our current troubles. We just have to apply it...
Listen here!
In this podcast, we look into exactly what he meant and reflect on times when we, too, sometimes feel that there is no balm - no soothing, no rest - from our own modern challenges.
But there IS a balm in Gilead. And there IS relief from our current troubles. We just have to apply it...
Listen here!
Friday, September 19, 2014
Heart Smiles episode #23: Isaac and Rebekah - a Lesson in Love
"Choose your love and love your choice!" Those words were spoken by President Monson as counsel for us all to cherish our spouses and are demonstrated beautifully in the love story of Isaac and Rebekah.
Come with me to Genesis 24 and see just how easy it is to love the one you chose (or, in Isaac's case, kind of chose...)
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Come with me to Genesis 24 and see just how easy it is to love the one you chose (or, in Isaac's case, kind of chose...)
Listen
Friday, September 12, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #22: Job - A Lesson in Trial Management
This week we discover the heart-touching literary masterpiece from the Old Testament - the Book of Job.
Job's steady righteousness through the good and terrible will have us asking how can someone really be that good - and he will tell us his secret!
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Job's steady righteousness through the good and terrible will have us asking how can someone really be that good - and he will tell us his secret!
Listen
Friday, September 5, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #21: King Solomon and Spiritual Gifts
If you could ask for anything - anything in the entire world - what would you ask for?
Bigger house? Nicer car? More to do? Less to do?
The new King Solomon got the chance to ask for whatever he wanted and his request shines light into our own lives, illuminating our understanding of just how willing the Savior is to give us the gifts we want and need!
Listen
Bigger house? Nicer car? More to do? Less to do?
The new King Solomon got the chance to ask for whatever he wanted and his request shines light into our own lives, illuminating our understanding of just how willing the Savior is to give us the gifts we want and need!
Listen
Friday, August 29, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #20: Good as Gideon
We all have a list of why we're not good enough to accomplish everything we've been asked to do.
We're too slow. Too tired. Too busy.
But in this podcast we learn about an Old testament hero with his own list of why he's unqualified to accomplish what the Lord asks of him, but with a little divine guidance and a lot of effort he comes out just like we will when we give it our faithful "all" - victorious!
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We're too slow. Too tired. Too busy.
But in this podcast we learn about an Old testament hero with his own list of why he's unqualified to accomplish what the Lord asks of him, but with a little divine guidance and a lot of effort he comes out just like we will when we give it our faithful "all" - victorious!
Listen
Friday, August 22, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #19: Good Helpers
We've all had that special moment, well, maybe it's better to start by
writing that we've all had those *many* special moments when a woman
came to help us out exactly when we needed it.
In this podcast, I take a tiny stretch from the first couple chapters in Genesis to explore one of the many duties of women - to "simply" be a helper. And any woman who's helped knows of its true simplicity, but any woman who's been helped knows there's nothing simple about it.
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In this podcast, I take a tiny stretch from the first couple chapters in Genesis to explore one of the many duties of women - to "simply" be a helper. And any woman who's helped knows of its true simplicity, but any woman who's been helped knows there's nothing simple about it.
Listen
Friday, August 15, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #18: Small Blessings
We can't miss the big ones - the huge monster thunder-clap blessings we
sometimes get - like when we were miraculously saved when we were
driving or when we (fill in the blank).
But what about the small ones? The teensy, tiny, blessings surround us and are so often overlooked...
Listen
But what about the small ones? The teensy, tiny, blessings surround us and are so often overlooked...
Listen
Friday, August 8, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #17: One Part Mary, One Part Martha
A well-known story with a not-so-common take. In this episode, I share
the story of the busily-serving Martha and Mary, her listening sister,
as they approach the Savior with their two very different, but equally
loving personalities.
Listen
Listen
Friday, August 1, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #16: Samson's Strength
Samson was strong, mighty, fearless, and, well, yeah, kinda dumb. We all
know the story of Samson and Delilah, but there's a whole lot more to
him that can teach us about where true strength really lies...
Listen
Listen
Friday, July 25, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #15: A Child's Prayer
This episode includes a powerful story submitted by 9-year old Naomi!
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #14: The Lord Looketh on the Heart
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #13: Joshua
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Friday, July 4, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #12: Fiery Furnace
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #11: Ester
Friday, June 20, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #10: Naaman
Tithing. Sabbath observance. Be modest. Check. Check. Check.
It seems there are just so many tiny commandments to keep. Maybe skipping one or two wouldn't hurt...
Would it?
Friday, June 13, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #9: Jeremiah
Friday, June 6, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #8: Elisha and the Chariots of Fire
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #7: Hannah
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #6: The Great Physician
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Friday, May 16, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #5: Sending Forth Our Dove
Friday, May 9, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #4: The Resurrection
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #3: Friends Like Ruth
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #2: Facing Your Lions
Friday, April 18, 2014
Heart Smiles Episode #1: Beating Your Goliaths
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