by Jennifer Barker | Jul 28, 2020 | Religion, Self-care
I have a bit of OCD and find it soothing to go through everything I own about once every 3 months, sorting, organizing, and eliminating anything I don’t need or use. I’d qualify for a platinum membership at Deseret Industries (thrift store donations), if they had...
by Jennifer Barker | Mar 22, 2020 | Family, Health, Religion, Self-care
This week I was determined to focus on the good as I kept my heart open to trusting the Lord and His goodness and love. It’s easier to remember that nothing can really go “wrong” when God holds us, the entire world, in His kind and capable hands and is aware of...
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 | 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...
