by Jennifer Barker | Jan 26, 2020 | Divorce, Family, Health, Religion
“Empathy is required here, the gift to feel what others feel and to understand what others are experiencing. Empathy is the natural outgrowth of charity. It stimulates and enhances our capacity to serve. Empathy is not sympathy but understanding and caring. It is the...
by Jennifer Barker | Dec 8, 2019 | Divorce, Religion
“Behold my Spirit is upon you, wherefore all thy words will I justify; and the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.” Moses 6:34 Each day I’m more aware of how...
by Jennifer Barker | Nov 17, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Parenting, Religion, Self-care
Jesus Christ is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. “Whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure...
by Jennifer Barker | Oct 18, 2019 | Divorce, Health, Religion, Self-care
“The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body. To do this, observe the Word of Wisdom, found in Doctrine and Covenants 89. Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. When you do all these things, you remain free from harmful...
by Jennifer Barker | Sep 8, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Religion, Self-care
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 Letting go is a recurring theme in my journey of health and happiness. I check in with myself when I’m struggling or anxious and...
by Jennifer Barker | Sep 1, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Religion
“Brothers and sisters, all the Lord expects of us is to try, but you have to really try!” Gordon B. Hinckley So many things have changed and are changing in my life. The last five years have been brimming over with changes. There have been a lot of goodbyes. I’ve...
