#LIGHTtheWORLD, faith, light the world
Week 4: Light your FaithThis is such a crazy time of year, We spend time creating and purchasing the perfect gift for those we love, and it’s so easy to lose focus on other things.I’m so grateful for the #LightTheWorls initiative. It helps me to carry more...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, family, light the world
This week’s #LightTheWorld theme is”Light Your Family”I LOVE this one! When I think of lighting the world, I honestly think that our families and homes are where it starts. Kindness, tolerance, patience, love, faith, understanding…. they are...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, light the world
This is week 2!#LightYourCommunityLet’s go out and do some good to those in our own community!You can download this by clicking belowLightYourCommunity pdf printable week 2The PDF includes:A cheat sheet with info and ideas for week 1 (Newsletter form)Light your...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, light the world
#LIGHTtheWORLDIt starts tomorrow!!!Are you ready?Follow along for the next 25 days, and see how I plan to light the world by sharing my talent with you.xoxNikkiIf you haven’t heard of Light the World,Here’s the link to read more about...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, Christmas, Follow Christ, Jesus
The disciples followed Jesus, and so can you!Turn some of the last 25 day’s ideas in to New Year Resolutions, Find a picture of Jesus that you love and hang it in your home, or Devote a whole day to selfless service!I’d like to share with you my favorite...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, Christmas, family, love, nativity
Jesus cared for His loved ones, and so can you!Plan a special Christmas Eve program for your family and friends, Leave an anonymous gift for a family member, Enter all of your friend’s birthdays in to your phone!Every Christmas Eve we have my brother’s...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, peacemaker
Jesus was a peacemaker and you can be too!Make a long overdue apology, make a donation to refugees, or say nice things behind peoples backs!I think I can handle these too!GO do good today my friends!!xox
#LIGHTtheWORLD, gratitude, thanks
Jesus Showed Gratitude and So Can YouGive a simple gift to your mail carrier, Say a sincere prayer of gratitude, or Write a thank you letter to someone who has positively impacted your life.I’m pretty sure a little gift is the easiest for me, but I’m going...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, forgiveness
Jesus Forgave Others and So Can YouCall a family member you haven’t talked to for a while, Make a list of your grudges and let them go, Be kind instead of Right for a day.Let it go…. let it go…. I don’t know about you, but forgiving others...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, BYU, potential
Jesus Saw Potential in Others and So Can YouBe a mentor or tutor someone, Take a child to work with you and let them help you, or Cheer someone on at a sporting event or a cultural event!So sorry to all the Utes fans out there! My dad was a big BYU fan. For those of...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, 72 hour kits, Calm the Storm, Emergency Preparedness
“Jesus calmed the storm and so can you”Find ways to help people around the world through charity, review emergency response plans in your area, or give the gift of a 72 hour kit to your families!My oldest brother is in charge of the emergency...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, honor, Sabbath
“Jesus honored the Sabbath and so can you”Turn off your phone for a few hours today, Attend a church service, or visit a family member!Nothing says a peaceful and honored Sunday, than a turned off cell phone! It’s a good day to re-charge your...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, mother
“Jesus cared for His Mother, and so can you”Call your mom, make a list of all she has done for you and send it to her, or identify a motherly figure in your life and take her flowers…Probably ought to all of these <3xox
#LIGHTtheWORLD, Christmas, compassion, gift, girl
“Jesus showed compassion, and so can you!”Participate in a “Sub for Santa” program, leave encouraging comments on social media, or pray for an opportunity to show someone compassion today!Every year, my family helps out at least one family in...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, Silent Night, sing, worship
Jesus worshiped through song, and so can you!Invite a friend to a Christmas worship service to sing or listen to hymns, share a favorite Christmas hymn through social media, or Listen to Christmas hymns for an entire day….Silent night is my FAVORITE Christmas...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, clothe the naked, donate
Jesus taught us to clothe the Naked, and so can you!Collect winter clothing for a homeless shelter, Learn about how we should love from a wise king (Mosiah 4:14-27), or donate some old clothing to charity, or a thrift store.I started “Spring cleaning” my...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, humility, prayer
Jesus showed humility, and so can you!Share an experience of when you had to rely on God’s help, ask a parent to help you with a current challenge in your life, or share the story about when you were wrong about someone….There was a time in my life where...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, teach
Jesus taught others….. we can teach others too!!!Share your favorite story of Jesus’ teaching. Learn a new skill to benefit others, or…… Share something you’ve learned from your parents….My parents were selfless, honest, and loving...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, children, teach
Ask your children about who they know that could use some prayers, and then pray for that person as a family!Children notice things sometimes that big people don’t! I am always busy and running around, that sometimes I miss things. I’m so grateful that my...
#LIGHTtheWORLD, errands, help someone walk
“Help Someone Walk”This one has more possibilities that you might think!Donate your old wheelchairs, crutches, etc… Plan an activity with a disabled friend, or offer to run errands for the elderly, or home bound!xox
#LIGHTtheWORLD, Lonely, Visit
“Visit the Lonely”Here’s a little tidbit that you may not know about me.My first job was working as a dish washer in a nursing home. Then I was promoted to a cook 🙂 (I always thought I was a good cook until I married Mike. Now when I cook, no one...