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Duty Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

For most of us, there are things in our home businesses we enjoy and that we think are fun, and then are those things we do because we have to. Some words like “duty” and “obligation” have become synonymous with pain and suffering. While once using a word like “duty” made a person feel proud and competent, now it tends to make us think of punishment and painful drudgery. It’s all in how we look at things… Think of what the word “duty” means to you? Do you think of unpleasant chores or details in your business? Do you think … Continue reading →

The Ones Left Behind

I cannot imagine being a military spouse. I cannot imagine being the spouse of a police officer or a fireman. In the last few years, it’s hard not to watch the television and see the stories of soldiers going overseas for months to years at a time. It’s hard not see the stories of the deaths of soldiers, police officers and firemen in the line of duty. It’s hard not to feel compassion and sympathy for those left behind. Yet, no matter how much compassion or sympathy I feel – I cannot imagine being in their position. I would hate … Continue reading →

The Political Process and the LDS Family

“I, the Lord God, make you free, therefore ye are free indeed; and the law also maketh you free. Nevertheless, when the wicked rule the people mourn. Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold; otherwise whatsoever is less than these cometh of evil.” D&C 98:8-10 As I run around trying to pull every last detail together for my political party’s caucus tonight, I am reminded of several things, the first being the aforementioned scripture. I heard many reasons over the phone over the last couple … Continue reading →