Day 6

Scripture: Read the story of the blind man found in John 9:1-38

Challenge:
1. Attempt to analyze through different eyes a situation that has been troubling you. Pray that the Savior will touch your eyes so that you will see what you need to do differently.

2. Now take some time to write down some of the good things that have come to you through Christ. How does recognizing these blessings bring you hope?

Day 5 (sorry it's late again)

Sunday was kind of crazy for me. I overscheduled myself and did not get everything done I was hoping to, including reading my scriptures and working on the 21 day challenge. But I will get better with practice.

Scripture: read the account of the Samaritan woman in John 4:1-42

Challenge: Prepare to receive a simple learning moment, a "pearl in the field," as you go through your day. Let your search be constant. Try to discover, "in every hour," some heavenly blessing that will bring you closer to Christ. A treasure---God's gold.

Day 4

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Challenge:
1. Think back on a time in your life when you had to search for the Savior to find strength beyond your own. Try to remember the process you went through in that search. Was it scripture study, more meaningful prayers, or another avenue that led you to Christ?

2. Stretch again. Apply one of those principles today.

Day 3

Scripture: 2 Nephi 25:21-26

Challenge:

1. Do you have a written copy of your testimony of Christ? Take time to write one today. You might want to include your belief in Him, your gratitude for Him, or an experience that has strengthened your testimony of Him.

2. Obtain and keep a journal of your 21 day journey, recording the treasures and discoveries that come to you as you follow this path.

Day 2 of 21... Sorry it's a little late

I fell asleep at 8:30 last night, so sorry I didn't get day 2 posted on day 2! Here it is:

Scripture: John 13:4-15

Challenge:
1. As you go through this day, find ways that you can bring honor to Christ's name by letting the walk of your life exemplify Him. On this day, try to remember Him always.

2. This 21 day journey will introduce different names of the Savior. Every chapter contains one name that relates to a scripture story or gospel principle. Take a moment each day to reflect on how each name describes a way that He blesses your life.

21 Days closer to Christ

Aaron gave me a book called "21 Days closer to Christ" (written by Emily Freeman) over a year ago, and I started in all gung-ho and dropped off at about day 7. As we are rapidly approaching the new year, I have been thinking about new years resolutions and what I want to do to improve this next year.

Basic goals:
1. Attend the temple more often. At least quarterly.
2. FHE lesson with the girls weekly rather than monthly.
3. Write in my journal more often. At least monthly, hopefully at least weekly.
4. Finish the questions for descendants project I started with Grandma Kimball and Grandpa Trost and Grandpa Kimball and so on....

5. COMPLETE THE 21 DAYS CLOSER TO CHRIST challenge.

I plan on blogging about the challenge so anyone who reads my blog can also participate in the challenge.

So today's scriptures for the challenge are: Mark 1:16-18 and John 1:38-39.

The challenge is:
1. Determine what fills your nets. Are everyday challenges such as time constraints, demands from work or home, or feelings of inadequacy or fear holding you back from developing a relationship with Christ?

2. Today try to listen for the quiet invitations from the Lord to come and see.

Basket 411: brussel sprouts

Basket 411: brussel sprouts: "Lisa mentioned that Albertsons put some recipes in her shopping bag and one of them used brussel sprouts. I told her I would whip them up. ..."

I have attached a link to another blog with a recipe for Brussel Sprouts that I LOVE! I HATED brussel sprouts growing up, but I have made an effort to try all the fruits/veggies in my bountiful basket at least once before passing judgment. I love this recipe and thought I'd share.