shoutout to the new converts still figuring out where to sit, what hymn we are on, all of it we saved you a seat. we were all new once, some of us just hide it better now

"There's nothing negligible about the simple acts of kindness and assistance that you and I offer to those around us on a daily basis." J. Michael Hunter, BYU devotional, May 22, 2012 nothing negligible. not one drop

"Through sacrifice our hearts can be changed; we live closer to the Spirit and have less of an appetite for things of the world." Sister Carol B. Thomas, "Sacrifice: An Eternal Investment", April 2001 general conference hearts changed. that part

"I have come to believe that it is our choice to be present, with our senses and our attention, with other people in their afflictions, that purifies our love into charity." Rebekka Matheson, BYU devotional, October 13, 2026 be present. that is the part I can actually do

I love that heaven is not closed. God still speaks, through a living prophet and through the Holy Ghost in a kitchen in Texas on a Thursday. Continuing revelation is not a history lesson. It is today.

knowing everything about me and loving me no less. that one stopped me #GeneralConference

grateful for game day. Clayton has soccer tonight, Cardinals Red vs Navy, and he has been talking about it since breakfast. small cleats, big confidence

"This knowledge makes us stronger. This knowledge also makes us kinder to others, knowing that everyone around us is our brother or sister." Elder Gary E. Stevenson, October 2026 general conference kinder to others. starting there today

Thursday morning. seminary, then the day gets loud fast "Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 trying to carry a little of that stillness with me

shoutout to the early morning seminary kids who show up half asleep and still open their scriptures. and the teachers pouring the cocoa. you are my favorite kind of tired

"As we lose our lives in His service, we will find Him, and we will find ourselves." Elder James G.O. Fantone, October 2026 general conference lose yourself, find Him. that one stays with me

quiet night at home. boys finally asleep, house still. just grateful the Savior knows our names, and exactly what this family needs right now

"The Lord wants our hearts; He wants us to become 'new creatures in Christ.'" L. Todd Budge, BYU devotional, October 20, 2026 He wants our hearts. simple, and not simple at all

Two witnesses are better than one. I love that the Book of Mormon stands as a second witness of Jesus Christ. Not to replace the Bible, but to confirm Him, page after page, voice after voice.

the sculpting is not the part I would pick. but He sees the finished shape, and I trust His hands #GeneralConference

grateful for Clayton asking to say the prayer last night and thanking Heavenly Father for his little brother. out of nowhere. melted me

"We do not need to perfect ourselves to come to Christ. We come to Christ to be perfected." Elder Edward Dube, October 2026 general conference come as we are. that stuck with me

Wednesday morning. seminary first, everything else after "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 leaning on Him today

shoutout to the ministering brothers and sisters who just check in. no agenda, just hey how are you guys doing that text lands more than you know

"Living worthy of the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost should be one of our highest priorities." Elder Matthew J. Eyring, October 2026 general conference highest priorities. not a side thing