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Jan 4, 20223 min read

Missed Blessings

LAST YEAR’s New Years priesthood blessing I was promised a very specific blessing, NON of which And I grew sour about it. I brought it up...

Oct 18, 20203 min read

a List of Optimism

There is *always another way to look at things Every passing second is a chance to turn it all around Allow God to be God. We find what...

Feb 16, 20206 min read

Missed Desires & Prolonged Blessings

I was on my way to Vegas, and as you can imagine, the plane was huge. Vegas plane rides are always different than other plane rides;...

Jan 5, 20203 min read

Why Trusting God is Hard

honestly…I was a little bit apprehensive about this year.A lot of unanswered questions and big big decisions that are out of our hands...

Jul 31, 20193 min read

When Things Are Dark & Undesired

Two people are on an escalator when the escalator breaks down and stops moving. One says, frustrated, “I don’t believe this,” while the...

Jul 9, 20194 min read

When God’s Not There

I have gone through too many trials that have left me literally yelling at God wondering where He is and why things were happening the...

Jul 7, 20192 min read

When Things Get Worse

Joseph in the Old Testament was excited about the future he had. Visions of being a leader with parents who favored him, it definitely...

Jun 7, 20192 min read

Our Unwanted & Unexpected

43 hours total driving in 2 separate cars. I just drove across the country for the 5th time as we moved from New York to Arizona. It was...

Oct 26, 20183 min read

Carest Thou Not That I’m Struggling?!’

It is well known the raging storm that caused the apostles to yell, “Carest thou not that we perish?!” But perhaps maybe we can more see...

Aug 29, 20184 min read

After I Got Baptized, Things Really Sucked…

After I got baptized, my life fell.apart. And I’m not exaggerating. Now, if you’ve heard me speak or read my book, than you know this....

Aug 17, 20183 min read

When I Was Single & Unwanted:

HEAR ME OUT: I literally never thought I’d get married. Lot’s of reasons & here’s a quick summary: -I would notice the kind of girls...

Aug 7, 20182 min read

IS GOD PUNISHING ME?!!

IS GOD PUNISHING ME?!! Why did it have to happen to me and not them? Did I do something wrong??? It isn’t fair, it wasn’t supposed to be...

Jan 5, 20182 min read

I Forgot We Could Do This…!

😞AHHHHH man, I had a LONG day the other day where–one thing after another, it seemed– went wrong or got worst. I, myself, didn’t do a...

Dec 20, 20175 min read

We Wouldn't Have *this* if He Wasn't Born! – [Christmas vid]

Hiiiiii! A message from me to YOU as we celebrate Christmas! When we celebrate Christ’s birth, we are celebrating everything we wouldn’t...

Dec 3, 20172 min read

Al's Ultimate Sunday Music Playlist

I tried to get a mix of a little bit of everything in here. Some of the songs I wanted to add aren’t on YouTube, so this will have to do...

Jan 22, 20172 min read

In Times of Doubt..

I think it’s common for us to all to have doubts creep in. Either from a trial, or from lack of efforts on our end, or maybe just silly...

Mar 13, 20164 min read

God Doesn't Always Tell Us What Is Right

God doesn’t always tell us what is right. Annoying, right? How difficult it is sometimes to move forward with decision making because of...

Dec 19, 20154 min read

Finding Strength During Trials

I’ve been MIA on social lately, and it’s because this trial given to me has been so difficult and unfortunately it's been kickin' my butt...

Oct 29, 20153 min read

Why I Didn't Deactivate My Facebook

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t let Satan into my head just the other day. This past week I was really sick that left me lying in bed...

Jul 5, 20155 min read

I Don't Want to Be a Mom…

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