I never asked for the valleys—the grief, the losses, the starting over. But those seasons taught me compassion, patience, and what it means to rely on Jesus Christ. For anyone walking through a hard season, this is a reminder that you don’t walk alone.

Persimmons around the corner got Carol and me talking about more than dessert. A little sweetness, a 1979 General Conference message, and a reminder that an unfinished season is no time to judge an entire life.

A tiny steel cable, an Italian floor lamp, and a fifty-year-old General Conference talk remind me that losing our balance doesn't mean losing our purpose.

An aeroponic tower garden offers a hopeful lesson in nourishing faith, practicing patience, and sharing the blessings we receive.

There is still so much good in the world—in a neighbor’s kindness, a child’s laughter, and the quiet hope Jesus Christ brings. A joyful reminder to notice life’s blessings and brighten someone else’s day.

Success is not usually found inside the comfort zone. Success is found just beyond it, where your excuses start getting loud, where your body starts arguing with your spirit, and where you have to decide what kind of person you really intend to become.