by Jennifer Barker | May 17, 2020 | Family, Homeschool, Parenting, Religion
“The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. “Light and truth forsake that evil one. … “I have commanded you to bring up your children in light and truth.” Doctrine and Covenants 93:36-37, 40 Last week one of my friends, and reader of my...
by Jennifer Barker | May 10, 2020 | Family, Parenting, Religion
“Few of us will reach our potential without the nurturing of both the mother who bore us and the mothers who bear with us… “Every time we build the faith or reinforce the nobility of a young woman or man, every time we love or lead anyone even one small step...
by Jennifer Barker | Feb 16, 2020 | Family, Religion
This week I’ve had the blessing of reminiscing about the life of my dear Mother, Jackie McEwen, and the influence she’s had on me and my family. I don’t remember much when I was very little, but recently when going through old photos, I found pictures of Mom with us...
by Jennifer Barker | Feb 10, 2020 | Family, Religion
“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces.” Isaiah 25:8 Early Saturday morning, February 8, 2020, I sat by my Mom’s side, holding her hand, speaking softly of eternity, and singing “Families Can be Together...
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...
