by Jennifer Barker | Aug 19, 2019 | Family, Parenting, Religion
“God cares a lot more about who we are and who we are becoming than about who we once were. He cares that we keep on trying.” Dale G. Renlund I’m thankful for changing seasons: New, hopeful spring, with fragile life emerging everywhere we look, reminding us of the...
by Jennifer Barker | Aug 12, 2019 | Family, Homeschool, Parenting, Religion
“The health of any society, the happiness of its people, their prosperity, and their peace all find common roots in the teaching of children in the home.” L. Tom Perry As another school year begins tomorrow, I celebrate 20 years as a homeschooling mom! It’s crazy,...
by Jennifer Barker | Jul 28, 2019 | Family, Parenting, Religion
“The path of modern pioneers is not easy. Burdens carried in the heart can be just as heavy as those pulled in a handcart.” Dallin H. Oaks This week I was in Utah for July 24th and the celebration of Pioneer Day for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
by Jennifer Barker | Jul 21, 2019 | Parenting, Religion
“Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God; “For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.” Doctrine & Covenants 18:10–11 I’ve...
by Jennifer Barker | Jun 17, 2019 | Family, Parenting, Religion
“Of all the titles of respect and honor and admiration that are given to Deity, He has asked us to address Him as Father.” The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles “The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God…” Romans 8:16 Today my...
by Jennifer Barker | May 12, 2019 | Family, Parenting, Religion
Mother’s Day can be a painful day for many women. Some women grieve unfulfilled longings to bear their own children. Some women suffer with guilt and feelings of failure in their efforts to be a good mother to their cherished children. Some women have lost babies...
