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 | Aug 3, 2019 | Family, Religion, Self-care
The greatest example of God’s love for His children is found in the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 I’m the...
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 | Jul 14, 2019 | Family, Health, Religion, Self-care
“My dear sisters, your Heavenly Father loves you—each of you. That love never changes…It is there for you when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. God’s love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there.” Thomas S....
