Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful Home

Come, Follow Me July Readings: D&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 4: How can we move from thinking about our work to actually accomplishing it? Challenge: Identify a work that scares you, one you have wanted to do for a while, and do one small thing to start today! In this episode we invite author, speaker, and CEO Travis Child to share his secrets to moving from thinking to doing his work . His insights will leave you with practical tools to implement today to help you reduce overwhelm, increase creativity and efficiency, and power up your confidence.   Here are some of my favorite takeaways from this episode:1. Happiness Meter2. Principle of Delegation3. !0% rule 4. Start Messyand so much more!!!You can find Travis Child's book,  10 Tips to Get Promoted: Simple, Easy, Powerful.  on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/10-Tips-Get-Promoted-Powerful/dp/B08QBYKFQBSome of our favorite quotes on work this week:"The major work of the world is not done by geniuses.It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner". President Gordon B. Hinckley. [“Our Fading Civility,” Brigham Young University inauguration and spring commencement exercises, 25 April 1996, 15]"We are becoming the world experts in meeting, thinking, planning, and organizing about working the work, but we need to do it. We need to work." F. David Stanley “The Principle of Work” April 1993 “Let us realize that the privilege to work is a gift, that power to work is a blessing, that love of work is success” President David O. McKay. (Pathways to Happiness [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1957], 381).You can find the article and scriptures we reference in our discussion listed below:Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 75:6-7 revoked commission because murmuringD&C 75: 10-11 Characteristics of comforter D&C 75:12 YOUR GodD&C 75: 27 Let them ask Comforter show wither they should go D&C 76:1-5 give, ear, rejoice, his purposes fail not, marvelous are his ways, delight to honor Him and great be the reward.D&C 84 Heading  Missionaries reports of their labor, season of joyChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:David E. Sorensen - Blessing of Work F. David Stanley - The Principle of Work Youth ThemeKenyan Christian Church:5 Biblical Principles on WorkTheology of Work:Jesus' 10 Principles for WorkingWhat does the Bible Say About Work

Come, Follow Me July Readings: D&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 2: How can we find more purpose and meaning in ANY work? Challenge: Start your day inviting God into your work. "You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we have no need to work at all. He is wrong on both counts. We do have a need to work."  Blessing of Work David E. Sorenson March 2005 Devotional"There is a world of difference when you wake up each morning knowing you are working for the Lord not for men (or for promotion or recognition, overtime, or other allowances). Doing what you do for and with God gives your life and toil a meaning." 5 Biblical Principles on Work Christian Church in KenyaThis week we talk all about how to find the purpose and meaning in ANY work, -even laundry!We share our lists from last week on "Why we work" and Emily goes rogue and shares her "TOO much Work" list and together we discuss how these lists are impacting our lives and changing our perception of what work is and how we are making work,  -work for us!You can find the article and scriptures we reference in our discussion listed below:Doctrine and Covenants72 Heading - learn their duty talks about bishops duty72:3-4, 22,26  Stewardship, wise steward72:17  A wise steward and a faithful laborer82:18  improve talent, gain talent, and share talent82:19  seeking interest of neighbor83 speaks to work as a family responsibility, women claim on husbands , children claim on parents, church provides for widows and orphansChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:David E. Sorensen - Blessing of Work F. David Stanley - The Principle of Work Youth ThemeKenyan Christian Church:5 Biblical Principles on WorkTheology of Work:Jesus' 10 Principles for WorkingWhat does the Bible Say About Work

D&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 1: What is work and how to identify it?Challenge: Make a list of the reasons why you work. See if you can hit 100.Elder Neal A. Maxwell described, “Work is always a spiritual necessity even if, for some, work is not an economic necessity” (CR, April 1998, 50; or “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Ensign, May 1998, 38)."You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we have no need to work at all. He is wrong on both counts. We do have a need to work.:" David E. Sorenson March 2005 Devotional

Come, Follow Me Reading: D&C sections 58-59

It is mental health awareness month and God spends some time D&C Section 50 reminding us that light will come, darkness can flee, and growth is happening if we stick with Him. Join us as we explore a couple verses in this section that have us reminiscing and relearning just how good He is at helping us find the light and grow in grace.

What can we do to overcome the challenges we face when our soul hungers for exciting and encouraging growth?.How can we remove our barriers of perfection and expectations so that we can MOVE forward in growth?.How can we tell when our soul is hangry and is seeking nourishment?.How can we find and receive the nourishment especially made for us in this past conference?  .We talk about answers to these questions and more in this weeks episode. In this episode we focus on D&C Sections 41-44In the Come, Follow Me manual it states, "The rapid growth of the Church in 1830 and 1831—especially the rush of new converts coming to Kirtland, Ohio—was exciting and encouraging to the Saints. But it also presented some challenges." Much like the early Saints our inspiration for personal growth can feel exciting and encouraging but it also presents some challenges. God knew this and because he knew He sent us apostles and prophets who are called and pray by faith to know how to teach us. He sent us a Comforter to help us recognize truth and inspire our growth. He sent His Son to help us recover when we fall and to make up what we lack. We have a team assigned to us especially for this work of growth and discipleship. We are ready for this work.  Join our Simple Joyful Family as we learn and grow together.  Alisha & Emily

Like every warrior mom, Angie goes to battle for her children.Many of those battles have led her to commune with God pleading in prayer.As she knelt to counsel with the one who knows her children best this battle felt different.It felt scarier and came with a crushing weight, her child was showing signs of mental health challenges. After pleading with God night and day for four long years for help to know where to find answers and what to do to help her child Angie was exhausted and collapsed to her knees one more time in desperate need of a Fathers answer to her question.His answer, "You love them.""I will heal them."The words seem so simple but the application has been a daily journey for Angie and her husband Morgan. They have spent years learning how to love their children as God does and how to receive his promise and let God heal them. These prayerful parents have so many insights and experiences that remind us of God's love and how we can find solace and direction in His example.This week we lean into D&C 37 - 40 with our guests Morgan and Angie Dennis. This episode  will leave you feeling uplifted, educated, inspired, and hopeful. You do not want to miss how Morgan and Angie open our minds to the real live application we can find when we anchor our ship in the comfort of the great I AM. A big thank you to Morgan and Angie for opening their hearts and trusting us with their stories. They truly came prepared to serve and all of our lives are blessed because we have had the chance to hear them testify. D&C section 37 will always hold a place in our hearts after this episode. 

When was the last time you felt uncomfortable? Like really uncomfortable? Today we talk all about the uncomfortable David Witmer was asked to sit in when the Lord, through revelation, pointed out his earthly focus and asked him to ponder on the things he had received.Often in the scriptures we see men of faith, react to uncomfortable times by fighting the feeling like Alma the Younger, fleeing like Jonah, or freezing like Peter on the water. In these times we see a loving God's response, he gives them intentional time to ponder. For Alma the Younger that time came in the form of 3 days sleep, for Jonah the time came in the belly of a whale, and for Peter it came in time with the Savior himself on a fishing boat returning to shore.In our times of uncomfortable, we often respond in the same ways. We want to fight, flee, or freeze when what God needs us to do is seek the good God is giving us. >What is He desiring us to receive? >How can we move more quickly from reacting (fighting, fleeing, freezing)  to acting (going and doing) the Lord's will? >How can we use the uncomfortable to move us from where we are to where God needs us to be? In this episode we talk all about seeing the uncomfortable as a gift and using it to springboard  your life into alignment with God's hope for you! Such a great topic especially right after General Conference when we are all feeling a little tug on our hearts to evaluate our priorities, expand our capacity, and better know our Savior. Come grow with us!Alisha & Emily

Are you feeling a desire to know the Savior more personally? To feel His love more abundantly for YOU? You are not alone!This week we talk to special guest, Steve Berkley,  who shares what he feels is the key to his intimate relationship with the Savior. You don't want to miss this episode, especially as you prepare for Easter and to #HEARHIM this conference weekend. We feel so blessed that you chose this place, to gather with us, to learn and to grow your relationships.  Happy Easter!Alisha & Emily

This week we spend our time in D&C 29.Today we dig into verses 5 and 7 to discover how heart hardening happens in our personal lives and how we push back to remove the weight and regain the lift and happy that we crave and God promises. We start by getting real vulnerable about the feelings that trigger the hardening of our own hearts. Here are just a few of those triggering feelings, maybe you can relate:-don't fit in in good places-not good enough, smart enough, spiritual enough-lack of motivation-annoyed by the good thing on the to-do list-stubborn resistance-overwhelm-exhaustion-too many to-do's-lack of purpose in the too many to-do's.Any of those sound familiar to you? We certainly have felt them all at some point and and we are sure you could name similar feelings we didn't list here.Come learn the one thing we are applying right now to restore and protect our heart happiness.You will leave feeling likeYou belong here.You are worthy of being part of all good things.You are empowered to put down the things distracting you from God.You are His and He is your advocate in creating a lifted and happy heart.  We can't wait for you to join us. Alisha & Emily

This week is all about D&C 27-28.If you could only choose two pieces of armor to go into battle with from the armor of God what would you choose?After our discussion today my first choice would most certainly be my shield of faith! My second  choice, the sword of the spirit without a doubt!In todays episode we learn about the shield and the power it has to keep distance and space between us and the impact of an enemies strike.  We learn that the shield alone holds little protection without the grips anchored in place and your arm fully engaged in the work of holding it up for protection. Finally we remember that we are always better collectively that we are separately. You DO NOT want to miss our tool this week. It will be one the whole family can get in on.Come build a turtle shell of faith with us. Move across a field step by step  in unison with an army of God's elect. All are invited who will have him to be their God.

Come, Follow Me reading: D&C 23-27This week we welcome a special guest Miss Lindsey Paradis on our show. She is a beautiful wife to Joseph and mom to 4 littles all six years and under. She is the founder and host of the popular children's podcast Miss Lindsey's Come, Follow Me Podcast for Kids. Finally she is our friend and guest host today as we talk all about how we can find meaning and application in this week's Come, Follow Me reading.Our journey this week led us to learn from Emma's blessing calling her to use her words to console and comfort her husband. He calls upon Emma to murmur not asking her to use her words in a more powerful way to comfort and console. The gifts we are given can often be used in many ways, our work is to use them in the ways that tap into the Lord's blessing and power.Sometimes our view of the counsel to murmur not is that we need correction or condemnation because we were murmuring in the first place. Emily beautifully describes her feelings of God's love as she reads this verse, reminding us that "murmur not" can be a reminder that God is right there seeing us, hearing us, knowing what we need and reminding us that He has our back and is with us through all the hard.Finally, Lindsey shares a moving story about her and her daughter and the power of compassion to change a competition into a revolution to move from me to we in the home. We love how Lindsey's courage to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost empowered her with love and changed everything in an instant.This week we learn to show compassion and love by being intentional about using our gifts and talents to see, hear, and embrace one another.We hope you feel seen and heard and loved by us here at Simple Joyful Home!Alisha & EmilyP.S. Click here to find Miss Lindsey's Come, Follow Me podcast for Kids

This week we spent time reading D&C 20-22.This week we focus on how knowing what you need can help you organize your life in ways that help you fulfill those needs. In a revelation given to Joseph Smith about the organization of the church God began by revealing what was absolutely necessary; the need for Christ, his grace, his justice, and so much more. Then God revealed how to organize the church, the roles in the church, and the duties assigned to those roles. When we are intentional about organizing our lives around the things we KNOW we NEED, we are intentional about our relationship with Christ and our relationship with those we love. This intention gives us access to otherwise untapped power, power to organize our lives in a holier and more inspired way. It helps us create a physical environment that supports our spiritual, mental, and emotional needs. It ensures that the “Things which matter most are not at the mercy of things which matter least.”Each week here at Simple Joyful Home we search for principles, patterns, or a purpose we can use to pattern our lives and homes after. Our primary goal is to find a way to apply what we are learning in the scriptures in a very real, very tangible way that week. If you love the application we share please come celebrate your success with us and tell us how it is impacting your relationships and home. Even more important, we hope you begin to see that the scriptures have something for everyone and that if you read to find a way to connect with Christ and build more love into your relationships God will always show up in a big way to help you achieve that desire. We keep the reading SIMPLE,the applications JOYFUL,and the focus on God & HOME! Thanks for taking this journey with us!Alisha and EmilyInstagram and Facebook: @simplejoyfulhomeEmail: simplejoyfulhome[at]gmaildotcom

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Show inspired by Come, Follow Me readings in D&C 12-13, JSH 66-75In this weeks episode we share the mic with our fun and fierce friend Sara Sedgwick. Sara shares her story of coming back to church, the small things that added up to propel her family forward, the unexpected things that opened understandings, and the love that made it all possible.You do not want to miss this episode! You will laugh, you will feel the spirit, and you will be inspired to be the love someone else is engulfed in.

Reading: D&C 10 & 11Today we discover how God and Satan nurture relationships which seems especially fitting for the month of February when we highlight our love for each other. February, the month of love, is the perfect time to evaluate our most important relationships and how we can build them and bring more love and light. Today we learn all about how to bring the build by learning from Satan's example what to avoid and by embracing a deeper understanding of how Christ builds.How does Satan nurture a relationship? He stirs in anger, destruction, and negativityHow does God nurture a relationship?He builds and brings light.Join us as we learn how Christ and Heavenly Father build strong relationships and how we can model after those examples as we strive to build and strengthen relationships in our homes and lives.Todays tools: Highlight the moments you build and bring light. "Today I was a builder when...!" "Today I brought Light ...!"Highlight the moments others build and bring light.Today you helped me build ...!Today you brought light to my day by...!Highlight the moments God builds and brings light.Today you came not to destroy but to build when.... Thank you! Today you shone a light in my world by .... Thank you!Come share your highlights with us this week on Instagram and Facebook @simplejoyfulhomeWe would love to be built up and inspired by your light!

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: December 28 - January 3Doctrine and Covenants: Section 1This week we focus on the first two great commandments from Exodus. The commandments that remind us that nothing should be put before God. As we focus on this doctrine and reflect and labor on the the meaning of this for our lives today we are taught by Elder Jeffery R Holland and Spencer W. Kimball. As we gain a deeper understanding of what an idol is and how to identify them in our lives we develop inspired tools to help us strengthen our relationship with Christ and in turn see the dramatic impact our relationship with Christ has on our ability to strengthen our family relationships.We can't wait for you to join us. After you listen, leave us a review. Let us know what you like, what you are trying, and how you are coming closer to Christ. We can't wait to get to know you.

In today's episode we share our testimonies with you through both word and song. We hope you can feel our love!Special thanks to Seth Mayer (vocal) and Ann Smith (piano) for their time and talent to bring us "Let Him In" by Michael McLean.A big bright thank you to 3 year old Emma and Seth Mayer for their rendition of "Silent Night"Another thanks to Seth for leaving us with a classic that always brings the spirit, "Away in a Manger".Finally, thank you to all of you, our listeners, who like us our seeking to let Christ in. May your Christmas be filled with love, light, and an abundance of joy.We can't wait to start the new year with you!

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: December 14 - 20Book of Mormon: Moroni 10Our tool this week is a pretty quick one and will help you reflect on all of your work with Christ.This week we focus on remembering "every good gift" that has come of Christ (Moroni 10:18) That verse sent us over to Thessalonians 1:3 where we were inspired how to "Remember without ceasing"As we took prompts from Thessalonians 1:3 we asked these questions and we hope they help you on your journey to remember your journey with Christ this past year 2020.Questions to explore: (quotes taken from Thessalonians 1:3)1. What is one thing I do not want to forget about the experiences I had with the spirit this year?2. What work did I do that was a "work of faith" in 2020? This question may lead you to consider a moment you had trust in Christ or you had faith that He would carry you through.3. What "labor of love" did you participate in or did you experience that you do not want to forget this year?4. Where or when have you practiced "patience of hope" this year?Two forms of this patience of hope that we connected with were:A) You have had patience that hope will comeB) You have had hope and worked to have patience to backup your hopeSome of our answers to these questions led us back to previous episodes,. The episodes referenced in this podcast included:E0 How Simple Joyful Homes begin - How we got startedE3 BEHOLD - Where we learn the importance of seeing each otherE7 SPEAK - All about setting us up for success in talking to each otherE9 RECEIVE - The episode we really experienced a stupor of thoughtFinally, ALL of these remembrances are you reminder that you are working with God, that He has you back, and that you are doing good. In Moroni's final words he reminds us of that power that can be found when we are doing good. "...For if there be one among you that doth good, he shall work by the power and gifts of God."Moroni 10:25Now go show up and shine! You are doing good and you are connecting with the power of God!All our love,Alisha and Emily

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: December 7-13Book of Mormon: Moroni 7-9Today's tool for you and your family come by way of Mormon's letter to his son Moroni reminding him of the importance of endurance of faith and the the promise that God will keep you through this process of endurance.We read in Moroni 8:3 that I am mindful of you always in my prayers, continually praying unto God the Father in the name of his Holy Child, Jesus, that he, through his infinite goodness and grace, will keep you through the endurance of faith on his name to the end.So how do we cultivate an endurance of Fatih? What can we do daily? How can we measure our progress?We found our answers in Moroni 7:45-48Come join us to learn how you can practice faith daily, increase your endurance of faith, and measure your progress easier and with more accuracy.Here are just a couple tools to help get you started on your discovery of endurance of faith:1. Comparison can be the thief of endurance and faith or it can be the catalyst to increased endurance of faith. Learn now how to compare the things that build you and your faith. 2. Charity endureth all things so it is inextricably connected to an increased endurance of faith. If we can practice charity we are building our endurance of faith. Choose one of these from Moroni 7:45 and start practicing charity today:{A} suffereth long, {B} be kind,{C} envieth not, {D} is not puffed up, {E} seeketh not her own, {F} is not easily provoked, {G} thinketh no evil, and {H} rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth{I} Any number of other options found in Moroni 7:45-48{J} #HearHim - if something is coming to your mind that helps you love more and remember Christ do that. It doesn't have to fit this exact language. Although, I would venture to say that whatever you are being inspired by the Holy Ghost to do is probably a more specific version of one listed here.3. Commit to practicing the one you chose from tool #2 above for 7 days. 4. Measure Your Progress - If you have read or listened this far and you are participating in the process of identifying an area you want to practice to build your endurance then you are a little stronger than you were yesterday and your endurance of faith is growing. Give yourself credit for the small steps. By small and simple things great things are brought to pass. Don't forget to count the small stuff, the stuff that is making all the difference in building your endurance of faith.We hope you enjoy this weeks episode and we can't wait to wrap up the Book of Mormon with you next week.

This week we study Moroni 6:4-6How do we attend to a soul?Our names and who we are as a soul, as a person, as a loved one is very important to God. He teaches us toTake their name,Remember them,Nourish Them with his word, andBe watchful unto prayer for them.We help you apply all these steps to our families and loved ones in simple, easy to understand ways. It just takes a simple to act to attend to a soul and make them feel the Love of their Savior.

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: November 23 - 29Book of Mormon: Ether 12-15"...thou hast prepared a house for man, yea, even among the mansions of thy Father..." Ether 12:32In this weeks reading we learn two things that are required to earn that home in the mansions of our Father.So, what are some of the requirements? We learn the answer in Ether chapter 12.In verse 32 we learn we "must have hope". In verse 34 we learn that except men "shall have charity" In Elder Holland's talk "A Perfect Brightness of Hope" he reminds us that "among our most indispensable virtues will be this precious gift of hope linked inextricable to our faith in God and our charity to others."If hope is linked to faith and charity it is all that more important that we learn how to practice it. He goes on to say that "...we can hope, we should hope, even when facing insurmountable odds."Our homes and families can most certainly bring feelings of insurmountable odds so what a better place to apply our practice of hope.Today we talk about two tools to do just that, -practice hope in your home.Personal Tool:Perspective Power Hour: Ok, it most certainly does not take an hour to use this tool but the name is catchy and the tool works! So, here are your steps. In times of frustration or disagreement take 5-10 minutes to write down your perspective. The reason why you think you are right, the reason why you think your way will work, why it is important to you....then when you are all done pleading your case turn the page and start writing things down from the other persons perspective. Plead the case from their point of view. This activity will help soften your heart, increase your understanding, and find common ground. In the end whether you take 10 minutes or 2 hours to do this, your efforts will lead you to uncover hope in your relationship and remember that your frustration is with the problem not the person. It will bring back into focus the two great commandments to love God and to love others.Family Tool:Identify one simple thing that changes feelings in your home from heavy to hopeful?In the episode we tell you what works in our homes and give you ideas of how to identify what works in your home.Come learn with us, come hope with us!Episode Links:We would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is not a product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Links to learn more about:Curriculum: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_come-follow-me_engChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:https://www.comeuntochrist.org/If you are longing for more Simple Joyful Home in your life connect with us on:Facebook: @SimpleJoyfulHomeInstagram: @SimpleJoyfulHome

Do you have a list of things to do? A big long list. Maybe you're playing catch up all the time.How do you identify the work that is worth your effort?In today's episode Emily uses her time as a River Guide to teach us how to make work work for us. Emily's passion is contagious,her insights will leave you inspired and ready to conquer your heavy load. You don't want to miss it!Come learn with us!

Have you ever prayed for something over and over again and you are not getting it?You start to question,Maybe it's not the Lord's will.Maybe I'm not supposed to be praying for this.Heck, He's going to do whatever He wants anywayWhy am I praying in the first place?Why should we pray? We answer that question in this weeks episode. You don't want to miss it!

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: August 24 - 30thBook of Mormon: Helaman 7-12Have you ever taken a dance class and remember the teacher telling you to follow a rhythm with these words?. Slow.Slow.Quick.Quick.On this week's new episode (it's already live!!) we talk about how these words can help us remember to let the Lord lead us..To let him be your dance partner..Allowing him to glide you across the dance floor. .Come listen to learn more. Episode Links:We would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is not a product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Links to learn more about:Curriculum: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_come-follow-me_engChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:https://www.comeuntochrist.org/If you are longing for more Simple Joyful Home in your life connect with us on:Facebook: @SimpleJoyfulHomeInstagram: @SimpleJoyfulHome

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: August 10 - 16thBook of Mormon: Alma 53 - 63What are somethings you guard the most?Something that if you lost it you are not sure you could make it a day.Well today we are going to talk about how to guard the things that will benefit you the most and help you win any war!Come learn what the secret is to protecting the critical and vital things in life!Episode Links:We would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is not a product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Links to learn more about:Curriculum: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_come-follow-me_engChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:https://www.comeuntochrist.org/If you are longing for more Simple Joyful Home in your life connect with us on:Facebook: @SimpleJoyfulHomeInstagram: @SimpleJoyfulHome

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: July 27th - August 2ndBook of Mormon: Alma 39 - 42Today's episode is all about focusing on what we have influence over. Clearing our minds of worry, doubts, what ifs, should haves, and endless concerns and finding power in action driven by the spirit. As Alma was speaking to his son Coriantum he tried to remind him of his purpose, his calling and the power of influence he held if he could keep his heart centered on Christ. The same is true of each of us. We each have a call, one that is individual, personal, and purpose. We must keep Christ at the center if we have any hope of giving our purpose power. Join us as we learn what that looks like.Episode Links:Franklin Covey's Circle of Influence: https://resources.franklincovey.com/blog/focus-on-your-circle-of-influenceWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is not a product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Links to learn more about:Curriculum: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_come-follow-me_engChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:https://www.comeuntochrist.org/If you are longing for more Simple Joyful Home in your life connect with us on:Facebook: @SimpleJoyfulHomeInstagram: @SimpleJoyfulHome

Emily, I love those roses, that peach apricot color is so beautiful!Ahh thanks but don't mind the weeds.I haven't weeded in a couple of weeks, sorry about that.It smells beautiful, I haven't smelled a rose that has so much scent in a long time!Well don't poke your finger, there are thorns.Em, can we focus on the good and the pretty for just a minute?Well you are in luck because that is what we are talking about on the podcast today, pretty things, positive things, happy things. How you can give ear to things that will brighten your day and help you #HearHim.

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: July 13th - 19thBook of Mormon: Alma 32 - 35Where do you feel the most known and the most loved?Is it at the gym, work, church, home?Today we are going to talk about creating a space that helps people feel known and loved.Multiple groups of righteous people found refuge in the land of Jershon.The foundational teachings that led people to that welcoming land werethe doctrine of Christ and His atonement.Christ set us up with the perfect curriculum to learn how to createsafety and success in our homes and families and surprisingly modern dayresearch is catching up and supporting what He teaches us in the scriptures.Come learn with us. We are excited to labor together in our efforts to strengthen our families.

Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: July 6th - 13thBook of Mormon: Alma 30-31You are what you eat!We have all heard that saying before.Sometimes we love what we eat and Sometimes not so much, we leave feeling pretty heavy.Today we are going to tie this idea of what you consume, you become to our relationships in family and with God.Is what you are consuming strengthening or weakening the most important relationships in your life?Join us for the 3 C's that lead to a simpler, healthier, more joyful life and leave with tips to help you consume more of what you want to create and connect with. See you inside!Episode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is not a product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Links to learn more about:Curriculum: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_come-follow-me_engChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:https://www.comeuntochrist.org/If you are longing for more Simple Joyful Home in your life connect with us on:Facebook: @SimpleJoyfulHomeInstagram: @SimpleJoyfulHome