Autofocus on Christ

06/08/2026

The Lord sees past our labels, our physical appearance, our insecurities. He looks, instead, “on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). And even when our heart isn't quite right, if we're willing, He will give us “another heart” (1 Samuel 10:9). (Come, Follow Me home study manual)
What's holding you back? Can you let it go? Can you see yourself as God sees you? If you haven't asked Him how He sees you, I challenge you to. He will tell you what He loves about you.

Photo: Foxglove flower with blackberry vine weighing it down.

06/05/2026

A new life takes my breath away!

“As the world speaks less of Jesus Christ, let us speak more of Him” (Elder Neil L Andersen).

Thinking about Him prepares us to hear Him and to eventually see Him. When we seek Him, He becomes more a part of our lives.

3 Nephi 11:2 And they were...conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom the sign had been given concerning his death.
3 And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice; nevertheless, and notwithstanding it being a small voice it did pierce them that did hear to the center, insomuch that there was no part of their frame that it did not cause to quake; yea, it did pierce them to the very soul, and did cause their hearts to burn.
8 ...they saw a Man descending out of heaven; ...and stood in the midst of them...
9 ...he stretched forth his hand and spake unto the people, saying:
10 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/11?lang=eng

What takes your breath away? How do you seek Him?
Photo: first elk calf of the season

04/29/2026

Was being in a good place at the right time a happy accident, or was it intentional?

Of course the Lord is holy. He wants us to be holy. If I want what He desires, I want to be holy too. In Leviticus 19, He tells us how to be holy: basically, keep the commandments. If we give sacrifices, do it “at your own will” (v5).

“God hath said a man being evil cannot do that which is good; for if he offereth a gift, or prayeth unto God, except he shall do it with real intent it profiteth him nothing” (Moroni 7:6).

What does “real intent” mean to you? How can we serve the Lord intentionally and of our own free will?

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

Have you ever had a lightbulb moment? When the meaning of a message suddenly makes sense?

Many scriptures in the Old Testament point to the Savior’s ministry and atoning sacrifice. What is it like when the lightbulb comes on and you suddenly “get it?” Zechariah 9:9 “& #…

03/30/2026

“And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known unto them” (Exodus 6:2-3).

In this interchange with Moses, Jesus reveals that He is doing, and has always done, the work of "God Almighty." But He also reveals to Moses something much more personal. He reveals His identity, His name, a glimpse into His heart. Jehovah is the name that Jesus Christ was known by before His ministry in the flesh. Jehovah\Jesus is a willing, wholehearted, participant as the Sacrificial Lamb who made it possible for us to return to The Father.

"Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life" (Matthew 7:14).

03/28/2026

God is the most loyal to us. The more loyal we are to Him, the more we recognize when He is with us.

03/27/2026

As I spend time caring for others, I am spending time with the Savior.