Marie's Sunday Message - October 4th, 2026

What a wonderful Sunday! ♥️

We were invited by our dear friends, the Uchtdorfs, along with Greg and Darla, to attend the final session of General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Their daughter, Antje, like me, is the only girl in her family, so when we first met, there was an instant connection. It honestly felt like we had known each other forever!!! 🥰 We now call each other our “eternal sisters,” and I just adore her!

Before the final session began, her father, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, and her darling mother, Harriet, came down to say hello. I could not love these two more. ♥️ They are truly such wonderful, kind, beautiful people.

In this third photo, from right to left, are my bestie, Antje 🥰; her daughter-in-law, Leslie; and, on the other side of me, Antje’s niece, Jasmine. 🥰 Such beautiful women inside and out!

All in all, Conference was wonderful! There were so many beautiful messages and reminders of what really matters in this life. I hope you were able to listen, but if you weren’t able to watch yesterday or today, you can always go to the Church’s website or app and listen to the talks whenever you have time.

I’m so grateful for days like this, for dear friends, and especially for the beautiful reminders of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and His love for each one of us. ♥️

Love you all very much!!! ♥️♥️♥️

Marie's Sunday Message - October 1st, 2026

I just got home from several wonderful weeks in Europe! We left for our trip the day after our son Matthew married his beautiful bride, Kaitlynn. It was such a happy occasion. Everything went perfect and according to plans and the whole day well… it was just incredible!!! it was wonderful to see friends and family be so supportive. We are beyond happy for both of them. I asked Kaitlynn if I could post a couple photos from their wedding and she sent me these cute ones. 🥰 Everyone in my family absolutely adores her; she fits right in with our crazy family!🤣 

We started and ended in Rotterdam!

We literally left after the party festivities and went straight to the airport to fly to Europe. Needless to say, by the time Steve and I arrived in Rotterdam, we were exhausted! So getting on a ship and having absolutely nowhere we HAD to be was a welcome relief. For the first few days, we relaxed, ate, slept…and then ate some more! 🤣

We went to Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Kiel, Poland, Amsterdam, Lithuania, Denmark, Latvia, and a few more cities. Every couple of years, we like to take a cruise with Steve’s siblings, and I have to say, cruising is such a wonderful way to travel. You unpack once, settle in, and that’s it! No packing and unpacking every few days, dragging suitcases around, and checking in and out of hotels. Been there, done that! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

Church of our Lady, Copenhagen Cathedral. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Church of our Lady, Copenhagen Cathedral. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Hans Christian Anderson statue, looking toward Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kon -Tiki Museum, Oslo, Norway.

Pierogi restaurant, Polish dumplings, Gdansk Poland.

Aarhus, Denmark

Steve and myself next to us is Linda and her husband, Steve Saunders Steve, sister and husband Robert, Steve’s brother and Steve sister Christine and her husband Tom Corless,

Saint Bridget Basilica, Amber Alter, Gdansk Poland

1.3 tons of amber and they’re still adding to it!

And of course, the yarn store! 😂

Instead, you wake up each morning in a new port with something wonderful to see and explore. Steve’s only brother, Robert, whom I absolutely love, was there, along with his sisters Christine and Linda and their spouses. They are simply the best! I love being with them and am so grateful for the love they continually show me. I only wish the rest of Steve’s sisters could have been there with us. Next trip!! ‼️👍😉

I can honestly say that, with all the things I’ve been blessed to do throughout my life, nothing brings me more joy than making the time to be with family.

I’ve included some photos of the beautiful places we visited on my webpage under “Sunday Message” —and, of course, I HAD to include a picture of one of my favorite discoveries. Yes…a yarn store!! 👌❤️🧶😂

And… to make sure I got back to the ship before it sailed!

Oh…and eating. I was VERY responsible about that. ‼️😂

Getting out and seeing this beautiful world, especially with Steve, has been a blessing I hoped and prayed for, but wasn’t always sure I would have.

God is good. 🥰

As I look back over my life, I can see so many things God has taught me. I can also see how He carried me through some very challenging times because I asked the Savior to be with me.

He never forces Himself into our lives. He waits for us to ask. And when we do, He is there—ready to lift us, strengthen us, and help us carry our personal crosses so we can continue moving forward with faith in His infinite love.

President Dallin H. Oaks once spoke about the first of the Ten Commandments: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). 

Jesus later taught that the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:37).

That has really made me think.

There are so many things in this world that can quietly become our “other gods”—or Idols we worship as Isaiah talks about.  These can be our careers, homes, possessions, positions, clothing, status, cars, boats, recognition…things that aren’t necessarily bad in themselves. The question is simply: What comes first in our hearts?

The most important thing we can ever do is to love God and keep His commandments (see John 14:15).

And as we accept the Savior’s grace, we can learn, grow, repent, begin again, and keep moving forward knowing we never have to do any of it alone (see 2 Corinthians 12:9; Philippians 4)

If you follow me, you know I chose to read the Old Testament this year. Obviously you could probably tell because I’m putting down so many scripture references in this #SundayMessage 😂

Anyway, while we were on the cruise, I really enjoyed reading Psalms, Proverbs, and—YES—I even finished Isaiah!

Now THAT took some faith! 😂👍

Isaiah is a real template for the last days and quite interesting. One of the things I love most about the Old Testament is seeing, over and over again, how much God wants His children to return to Him (see Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel 18:30–32; Joel 2:12–13).

Sometimes, as I read, I can almost hear Him saying:

“Come on, kids. You’ve made a mess of things, but PLEASE COME BACK!”

Isn’t that really the message?

No matter what we have done, where we have been, how badly we have stumbled, or how far away we may feel, our Father in Heaven continually invites us to come back to Him (see Luke 15:11–24; James 4:8).

That kind of divine love touches my heart so deeply. What unconditional love! ❤️

God describes Himself in scripture as a “jealous God” (see Exodus 34:14; Deuteronomy 6:15), He has also said “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing” in the heavens or the earth (Exodus 20:4). The commandment then adds, “Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them” (Exodus 20:5). Jehovah explains, “For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, … shewing mercy unto … them that love me, and keep my commandments” (Exodus 20:5–6). 

The meaning of “jealous” is revealing. Its Hebrew origin means “possessing sensitive and deep feelings” (Exodus 20:5, footnote b). He wants our whole heart because He gives His whole heart and loves us so completely. And doesn’t every good parent hope their children will recognize the love, sacrifice, and goodness they have poured into their lives?

One thing I have learned from reading Scripture is that when we choose to honor God and follow His Son, Jesus Christ, we can trust in Their love and Their promises (see Deuteronomy 7:9 and 2 Corinthians 1:20).

Growing up, I felt that kind of godly love from my parents. They continually taught me that the love they had for me was just a small glimpse—a template, really—for understanding how my Heavenly Father loves me... and you! He loves us all, and He wants to speak to us. ‼️

This weekend is once again the Worldwide Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Twice a year, in April and October, we have the opportunity to receive inspiration, direction, and counsel from living prophets and apostles.

Scripture teaches us that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever (see Hebrews 13:8; 1 Nephi 10:18-19). If God spoke to all His children anciently, why wouldn’t He speak to His children today?

I believe the heavens are not closed.

The Savior’s message is one of LOVE —and of all the times in human history, it certainly feels like we could use God’s counsel, peace, and direction.  And boy, couldn’t our contentious world use a little more of THAT?! ❤️

President Dallin H. Oaks has also taught about the Savior’s command to avoid contention. He reminded us that Christ taught us to be peacemakers—to turn away anger, seek the things that make for peace, and “speak the truth in love” (see Matthew 5:9; Romans 14:19; Ephesians 4:15).

I love that phrase:

Speak the truth in love.

Imagine what our homes, relationships, communities, and world would look like if we all tried a little harder to do just that.

That is one reason General Conference brings so much peace to my heart, and I would love to kindly invite you ♥️☺️ to join me this Saturday and Sunday as I listen to messages of faith, love, direction, and hope.

Click here to watch General Conference with me!

And I think listening for OURSELVES is so important.

We live in a world filled with opinions about everything and everyone. But there is something very different about sincerely asking God for ourselves:

“What do You want ME to hear?”

“What do You want ME to learn?”

“What do You want ME to change?”

I truly believe that if you pray, ask God for counsel and direction, and then listen with a sincere, open heart, His Holy Spirit can guide you (see James 1:5; John 14:26; Moroni 10:4-5). You may hear something that feels as though it was spoken just for you. You may receive an impression, feel peace about something you’ve been struggling with, or even receive an answer to a prayer you’ve carried in your heart for a very long time.

God loves ALL of His children. His “good news” is still alive, still relevant, and still available to every person who sincerely seeks Him (see John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9).

Sometimes all we need to do is ask…

and then be still long enough to listen and “Hear Him”! 🥰❤️

Marie's Sunday Message - September 13th, 2026

I'm on a fun trip with my sweetheart, and we decided to take some time just for us after a very busy month!

So much going on, but the highlight was that our son Matthew was just married to his sweetheart, Kaitlynn, on the 8th. It was such a beautiful wedding! I stayed up two nights to find special photos of Matthew growing up for his wedding because, during my last house move, I put them all on hard drives, and now I know why they call them that!!! It’s stupid-hard to find anything on them!!! (next project🤦🏻‍♀️)

I’m so grateful for those photos though because I found some incredible ones of my son as a little boy and also my other children that brought back so many beautiful memories, and the great blessing God gave me to be their mom❤️

Having a wedding is one of my favorite things in the world. Now that my son has found his perfect match, it’s all the sweeter. But even the easiest wedding comes with a long list of details, and I’m not even the mother of the bride, who has most of the responsibilities. Even if I am managing the ones I need to do, it can be an overwhelming mom’s job!🤣 Which, truthfully, can feel much more overwhelming than my real working job. ☺️Handling all details with the least amount of carnage is the goal, and showing the most amount of grace possible is the illusion! 🤣

Job one was finding places for all of my very large family to stay. Did I say I have a large, LARGE family— and nine grandchildren?

Fortunately, my oldest son’s in-laws, especially Kelly Olds, who I have known and loved since we were very young girls, have a home close to where the wedding was, and they were so very generous to let some of my children stay there with them. (Like I said, big family not enough rooms 🤣) The best part was seeing all the cousins have fun together… nothing better‼️

Job two was helping everyone decide what to wear. 😳 The first rule of airplane travel is to put the oxygen mask on yourself, then your child. The reason is simple: if you can't breathe, what good will you be to your child? In my opinion, moms could use a little more of that thinking all around 😂👌 We manage so many details for others that we risk plowing straight into a wall without the perfect dress! (Pictures are forever)

Thank goodness I started looking and decided on my dress the minute I heard about the wedding. I knew if I waited, I would end up putting holes in a hefty bag or showing up in one of my 70s disco gowns 🤦🏻‍♀️ (not a great option) because I’d run out of time. For those of you who follow me, you’ve heard me mention Griselda, who travels with me on the road and takes care of all my costumes, alterations, etc. Well, she came through again for me!!! THANK YOU GRISELDA!!! You're the best☺️

So that left me time to help everyone else in our family find clothes for the wedding. My granddaughters were adorable in their matching dresses 🙌 They loved wearing them, but their personalities shone through when they chose their foot attire! 😂🥿 👡👢🎉

Being surrounded by my grandkids is my absolute happy place, which is one reason I’m home more now. I want to be a physical presence in their lives, so when they’re with me, I’m determined to be absolutely present! It's sweet when they introduce me to their friends; they say my grandma is a famous singer and start singing “Meet Me in Montana,” and to my grandson’s school is singing “I’m a Little Bit Country, Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll” … They’re adorable!!!!🎶🥰 But the best introduction is “My grandma is so fun to be with” and “When will you come visit me again,” and my little Olive said, " Grandma, when’s your next show? I want to sing with you 🙌😘 These precious babies bring clarity to my chaos. I still have a busy life to live, but now my priority is to stop and enjoy them and their precious lives🥰💕

“Being a woman in today’s world is challenging we cannot let it take priority over long-term goals, families is everything, but your #1 should always be your sweetheart.” (My Mom again! ) She and my Dad were inseparable and quite the team!🥰💕

This is how I have found to handle a million pieces in my life and remain lucid… I think anyway🤣

1. Stop and breathe.

Before doing anything, I put both feet on the floor. I breathe in slowly for four counts, hold for four, and breathe out for six. I do this three times. I don’t have to solve everything right now; I only have to calm down enough to think.

2. Empty your head.

Okay, obvious laugh here: my head is already empty. 😂

Laughs aside, I write down everything that is swirling in my mind. My Mom taught me that. I don’t think about it too much; I get it out of my head and onto paper. Once I can see it, it becomes a list—not a crisis.

3. Choose one small thing.

I ask, “What is the smallest useful thing I can do right now?” Start the laundry. Answer one email, clear one counter. Forget the entire mountain; climb one step. Then choose your next step.

You are not failing because you feel overwhelmed. You are simply trying to carry everything at once. Put it down, breathe, and pick up one thing at a time.

Where’s Waldo??

Lastly, look for a blessing. I found mine last night when I was really letting myself become overwhelmed. Steve could see “that look” on my face. He walked over, took my hand, and said, “You got a lot done today.”

When I started to object, he began listing everything I had accomplished—things I had lost sight of. I really had done a lot, but sometimes I can forget to see it all because I let everything that still needed to be done cloud what I had already done.

The point is we are enough when we need to be. Nothing is perfect, but the effort is worth it.

So now, or for the rest of this month, I won’t be posting because I’ll be away. (with my sweetheart 🥰💕) I know I have missed a few of my #Sundaymessages but wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers… after all, we are all family because of our magnificent God. And for me, that’s the greatest #SundayMessage that could ever be written, right‼️😘

Marie's Sunday Message - August 23rd, 2026

Fresh peaches are my FAVORITE, and they are almost done for the season. I needed one more chance to get some before the summer is over. I'm so grateful to our dear friends the Stirlands; they have this incredible orchard near us and invited Steve and I to get some. OH YA!!! Homemade peach ice cream and jam here I come!🍑😂👍

They work so hard to grow amazing fruit for the community and are the nicest, most positive couple I’ve ever met. These qualities are such a strength, and brought me to…my topic!😂

I’m always looking for something to write about for my Sunday thought. Of course, I want it to be something that everyone will hopefully find interesting. Can’t be too long. Can’t be too short, but I'd really like it to be something new and thought-provoking that I can learn from as well. My reasoning is that if I learn something, then maybe you will too.

Which brings me to something I’ve been thinking about this week. How our thoughts actually manifest in our lives. There’s an incredible book I read years ago by Masaru Emoto. It’s called The Healing Power of Water. It’s really worth looking into. Basically, it talks about how thoughts literally change the shape of water and how our body is made up of 70% water, so be careful what you think!

Going along with this same theme My dear friend Olivia Newton-John completely believed in this science. She would say that positive and negative thoughts can even determine the quality of our health. She would talk about people like Louise Hay and Karol K. Truman. They’re two authors who wrote around the belief that unresolved emotions and thought patterns affect our well-being.

My friend Donna Tagliaferri sent me a talk by a man named Robert Dial a couple of days ago, and this is the sentence that intrigued me.

Anything you say after the 2 words “I AM” is what you become.

For instance, how often does negativity get in your head?

I am lazy

I am slow

I am not careful

I am a failure

But! What if you started the day with “I am divinely guided”?

It is hard to take a wrong action after that. Right??

The absolute truth is fear lies to you. So I’m asking all of us NOT to believe our fears because something better is always coming. I am divinely guided; use this statement to settle yourself. It will lower your fear and help you to make good decisions.

Then of course, and I don’t know if you do this, but I took a deep dive into the scriptures because I love the word of God and know His truth is absolute! So the natural jump to what God says… I AM THE GREAT I AM, is where this Sunday message lands. 🥰

In Exodus 3:14, God reveals His name to Moses: “I AM hath sent me unto you.”

“Before Abraham was, I am— John 8:58,

And then Jesus uses the words “I AM” to align himself with the God of Abraham.

“I am the bread of life.” — John 6:35

“I am the light of the world.” — John 8:12

So what we allow into our minds, whether positive or negative, is up to us to decide! We have millions of thoughts every day, but which thoughts do we choose to listen to and which thoughts do we dismiss away?

There are really two beautiful sets of “I AM” statements in scripture: what God and Christ say about themselves, and what God says we are in relationship to Him.

Jesus deliberately uses the words "I AM," connecting His identity to the God of Abraham.  “I am the light of the world.” — John 8:12

“He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

“I am the good shepherd.” — John 10:11

He knows, leads, protects, and gives His life for His sheep.

“I am the resurrection, and the life.” — John 11:25

 “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” — John 14:6

Rather than allowing fear, failure, age, criticism, or circumstances to finish the sentence “I am…”, scripture gives us a very different outlook.

But perhaps the one I’d put at the very top:

I AM a child of God!♥️

“We are the offspring of God.”

And because of that we are divinely inspired…

There’s an important distinction here from the self-help version of “whatever follows ‘I am’ is

what you become.” Scripture isn’t really teaching that our words magically create reality.

It’s teaching something deeper: our truest identity is received from God.

So instead of:

I am too old.

I am overwhelmed.

I am a failure.

I am not enough.

Scripture gives us something sturdier:

I AM a child of God.

I AM known.

I AM loved.

I AM His.

I AM not alone.

I AM being strengthened.

And that last one

I AM still becoming!

This one for me is definitely one of the most hopeful ways to finish any sentence.

#HappySunday

Marie's Sunday Message - August 16th, 2026

This week, I drove to Huntsville, Utah, where I grew up. I went to see my dear friend Linda from second grade. (Yes, I went for two months to public school😂) It was great to see her, her sister Julie, and her mom Joyce again. Joyce is amazing; she gave Donny and myself our first piano lessons. Joyce is 94 years old now and sharp as ever, she was my mom's best friend in Huntsville. I remember coming home from Sweden or Japan, and Joyce would always have a batch of fresh homemade dough for us to make scones along with a big jar of fresh raspberry jam.😋 And yes, I left her house with a big jar of fresh homemade raspberry jam for my trip home. 😁👍

On the drive there and back, I prayed to know what to write for #sundaymessage. The only thought that kept coming to my mind was “HEALING,” but no other thoughts. Maybe my mind is in need of some healing help. 😂

Well, this morning I got up to make our Sunday pot roast, and while preparing it, I listened to talks, podcasts, and anything related to the topic. After all, today is Sunday, 🤦🏻‍♀️ and nothing felt quite right to write about.  It’s hard to discourage me,😂 so my self-talk said “keep the faith! God will lead me, and I would find what He would like me to write!“

I went to church to take the sacrament and feel of the Spirit, and His miracles began to manifest. In my church, the bishop asks someone from the congregation every week to share a thought before the song and sacrament each week. Well.. THANK YOU CAMI!  The words she spoke before the song filled me with the Spirit, and when she spoke about “healing, " her words could not be better‼️😁 I asked her if I could post her thought; she sweetly said yes, and I’m so grateful because her words are inspiring! ☺️ I know you'll enjoy pondering them as much as I have. I'm grateful, too, that this day the Lord answers prayers, and I had great parents who taught me to be patient and to wait on His time frame, not mine. ❤️

#HappySunday

CAMI’S TALK

I’ve been thinking lately about how incredible the human body is. Our loving Heavenly Father created our bodies with an amazing ability to heal themselves.

When we get a cut, almost immediately, our bodies begin working at a cellular level to repair the damage. When we break a bone, our bodies begin the process of rebuilding it until, over time, it can become strong and whole again.

One of the most incredible parts of this process is the role our blood plays. Our blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and other things our bodies need to repair, rebuild, and heal. Even when we aren’t consciously doing anything to make it happen, our bodies are constantly working to restore what has been damaged.

As I’ve thought about that, I’ve wondered if this can teach us something about the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Just as our physical bodies can become wounded or broken, our souls can become wounded too. Sometimes we may feel broken because of mistakes we have made. Sometimes we may carry pain caused by someone else. We may feel discouraged, lonely, inadequate, or simply exhausted from carrying something that feels too heavy.  And sometimes, in those moments, we may believe the lie that we are too broken to be whole again.

The blood that Christ shed for us in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross wasn’t just to make forgiveness possible. Through His Atonement, Jesus Christ has the power to heal us—to mend the places in our souls that we cannot heal on our own.

We don’t have to fix everything ourselves before we come to Him. We don’t have to become perfect before we are worthy of His love. We simply need to turn toward Him and allow Him to help us. He has already shed His blood and suffered enough on our behalf. 

The human body is an incredible thing. Our loving Creator gave our bodies the ability to heal and be preserved. For instance, when we get a cut on our skin, our body instantly begins working at a cellular level to repair and rebuild so we can become whole again. If we break a bone, these too can begin the process and become solid again. These miraculous processes that take place in our bodies are possible because of the blood that circulates through our bodies.  Blood carries the nutrients, oxygen, and antibodies our bodies need to heal and become whole. It is truly incredible!

Like our bodies, our spiritual soul can at times feel broken or wounded. We may feel empty, unworthy, too broken to be whole again. We may feel alone, isolated, and as if we are the only one suffering through something. Just as the blood circulating through our body allows our bodies to mend and become whole again, the blood that our Savior and Redeemer shed for us can do the same for our spiritual well-being. Our Savior has done all of the suffering that is required for us to be made whole and live with our Father in Heaven again. We do not have to suffer anymore. As we lean into this thought, and allow our Savior into our lives-He will heal our broken hearts, our empty souls, and remind us that no matter how unworthy we may tell ourselves that He can heal us and make us whole again. You are not alone. Whatever negative thoughts you may have had about yourselves are false. Christ has created a way for us to become whole week after week as we partake of the sacrament and renew our baptismal covenants with Him. 

As we take the sacrament today, let it be a reminder that because of Jesus Christ, we can be made clean, renewed, strengthened, and whole again. No matter what happened during the previous week, we can come to the Savior again. Let it be a reminder that just as our bodies were created with the ability to heal, our Heavenly Father has provided a way for our souls to heal through the Atonement of His Son, Jesus Christ.

I testify that these things are true, and say them in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Marie's Sunday Message - August 9th, 2026

I’d like you all to meet Kaitlynn; she’s absolutely adorable, and she's my son Matthew’s fiancée! We couldn't love her more!!!♥️

I know many of you met Matthew when he was on the road with me, and I thought you’d like to know. He’s such a wonderful man, and I’m so happy for them☺️

Yesterday was a very special day, family and friends all gathered for Kaitlynn’s bridal shower. 🥰 I had to show you the  cute theme she chose,  “She’s Been Scooped Up!” And yes, we had ice cream. 🍨🙌😋 Kaitlynn loves ice cream as much as I do, and yes, I believe it’s the fifth food group. 😂

Their story is precious, and it shows that God really is in the details of our lives! He does “know them.” He heard their prayers of faith and manifested His love by helping them find each other. ♥️

This is Kaitlynn‘s mom Jen. We’re two very proud moms!

Last week I wrote about the Lord knowing each one of us by name and that He knows our story. I believe He also helps us create these stories, and as we remember them, we begin to see His tender mercies all around us. Because of the post I did, my friend Donna and I had a great conversation on this topic: how God knows who we are, knows our stories, and truly is in the details—if we stop long enough to look back and recognize His hand.

She told me about a very unique day she recently had. As she went back through her journal and pieced together the events and even the times they occurred,  she realized the many little decisions had fallen into place to bring her safety that day. What might have seemed like coincidences at the time looked very different when she saw them all together. She could see the Lord’s hand throughout it. Of course, she laughed and said He probably has to keep an especially close eye on her since she’s a terrible driver! 😂 I told her you may laugh, but I agree! Then we both laughed; we have a very similar sense of humors

But seriously, as we’ve studied the Old Testament this year, I’ve realized how often the word “remember” is woven into the stories I’ve read. And one thing I’ve realized about the Old Testament is that so many of these are simply stories about families. They probably didn’t think their everyday lives were particularly noteworthy, yet here we are, thousands of years later, still learning from them.

And so are our lives.

I’ve decided to go back through my journals and the scriptures I use as a journal, use a healthy amount of prayer, and hopefully remember some of those special times I didn’t write down. Then I’m going to pinky promise myself that, going forward,  I’ll live with a greater attitude of gratitude and take the time every day to write down where I have seen the Lord’s hand in my life

Because miracles don’t have to be seismic, like the parting of the Red Sea, to qualify, they can be as small as finding something that was lost—good luck finding your rings, Donna! 🙏😂—

What I do know is that hearing other people recount the times they’ve seen God's hand in their lives is faith-promoting. It helps me recognize His hand in mine.

So today I would love for you to share one of your stories about a time when God’s love manifested itself in your life. Big or small! You can post them in the comments on my social media.  I think hearing each other’s stories can give us all greater insight on this Sabbath day and help us to “remember” Him.

Have a great day and remember, I love you all very much!😘

Marie's Sunday Message - August 2nd, 2026

Not knowing what to write this week, I kept praying, trusting that something would come to me in the Lord’s time. Even though I had no idea what it would be. Well!! it’s Sunday and the clock was ticking…😂 once again, God reminded me that He hears our prayers!

On the first Sunday of each month at our church, we have a Fast and Testimony Meeting, where members of the congregation are invited to share experiences that have strengthened their faith in Jesus Christ. It is always such a beautiful and meaningful meeting.

Today, a wonderful young woman named Axuray, who serves with the youth, shared about her experience at Girls Camp. She spoke of the joy she felt watching these young women deepen their testimonies of the Savior while surrounded by the beauty of His creations. The theme of camp this year was “He Knows You by Name.”

Those simple words stayed with me.

As I’ve pondered them today, I’ve found myself reflecting on what they truly mean. I wrote down my thoughts and turned them into the graphic. ❤️

Throughout our lives—through moments of joy and seasons of hardship—we are never walking alone. Jesus Christ walks beside us every step of the way. He knows our hopes, our fears, our victories, and our struggles. He loves us with a perfect, eternal love.

There is something deeply comforting about about being fully known and fully loved. Knowing that the Creator of heaven and earth doesn’t just know of us—He knows us. He knows our hearts. He knows our stories. And yes… He knows each of us by name.

I pray you’ll remember that truth today. No matter where you are in your journey, you are seen, you are loved, and you are never forgotten.

Happy Sunday. 🤍