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How I Walked Again May 03, 2018

By Cristie Gardner

It began with belief—and a vision.

It would’ve been easy to blame my injury for my inability to walk more than a few yards without being consumed by pain in my legs. But I’ve done...

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When our Zucchini Became Squash May 03, 2018

By Cristie Gardner

Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

And if he didn’t say it… well, he shou...

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Changed Hearts and Minds May 03, 2018

By Cristie Gardner

In his book The Science of Getting Rich, Wallace D. Wattles describes the Law of Perpetual Transmutation. In simple terms, it means energy from the formless realm is always flowing...

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Too much Information? Apr 30, 2018

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by too many options, too much information, and too many people telling you how to succeed?

You're not alone. Here’s an email I received, and my reply to it.

Linda said:

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Why the Sparkly Mountain Apr 24, 2018

A few years ago, my family spent spring break pulling a trailer on a road trip between Mesa, Arizona, and Salt Lake City, Utah—when the kids were younger.

Oh, I could tell you volumes about the adven...

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The Unexpected Cure for Doubt Apr 17, 2018

I remember when my husband and I were trying to live on about $1,200 a month. We were both working full-time and fighting a losing battle just to stay afloat.

We listened to motivational audios that ...

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YOUR Greatest Show Apr 12, 2018

This clip from The Greatest Showman means so much to me because it captures the joy and wonder that are possible—no matter what your current circumstances look like. When you take a moment to picture ...

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The Rare Faith Photo Contest! Apr 10, 2018

Winners will receive:

  1. Grand prize: Mindset Mastery Premium OR 2 Coaching Sessions
  2. First place: Mindset Mastery Regular OR The Science of Getting Rich Study
  3. Second place: Mindset Fundamentals OR H...
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By small and simple things Apr 04, 2018

On a Sunday years ago, I woke up and made Trevan a special birthday breakfast. Well, not incredibly special, just pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries, and scrambled eggs with sausage. But I d...

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"I wanted out" Mar 30, 2018

Here is another installment in my series about Tender Mercies. Now YOU can submit your OWN stories at ANY time right here.

Today’s story comes from Cosette Snarr, who writes: 

My husband started hav...

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#45: Mindset Mastery Q&A Blitz (part 2) Mar 26, 2018

This is part 2 of 2 – an insider’s look into the Mindset Mastery Program (previously called FTMF). Participants submitted their questions and I addressed each one with tips, thoughts, and perspecti...

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God multiplies things Mar 21, 2018

Here is another installment in my Tender Mercies article series. Today's story comes from Diana Johnson, who writes:

Leslie, I'm so grateful I met you about 7-8 months before my husband's stroke. Rea...

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Enough and to Spare Mar 20, 2018

"For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things..." (D&C 104:17)

After I issued my "call for stories" on the themes of Rare Faith and Tender Mercies, I received t...

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Meet Stephanie Francom! Mar 20, 2018

Congratulations to Certified Mentor, Stephanie Francom!

I'm delighted for you to meet Stephanie. To help you get to know her better, I asked her a few questions:

What was your purpose for participat...

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Don't force the rose to bloom Mar 20, 2018

Today's Mindset Mastery participant spotlight is on Harmony H. She writes:

When I hit my emotional rock bottom a few months ago, feeling great stress and fear about money, I turned to the Jackrabbit ...

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#44: Mindset Mastery Q&A Blitz (part 1) Mar 16, 2018

This is part 1 of 2 - an insider's look into the Mindset Mastery Program (previously called FTMF). Participants submitted their questions and I addressed each one with tips, thoughts, and perspecti...

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The rest... already winners Mar 13, 2018

My friend Kevin Allen used to stop by the local QT convenience store every morning for a donut and a drink—and he did this for years. Occasionally, he would write about his encounters there, and they ...

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Letting God Finish our Masterpieces Mar 12, 2018

By Stephanie Francom

I could tell by the look in her eyes—it wasn’t good news.

After hours and hours of hard labor with my fourth child, my midwife broke the news: I hadn’t even begun to dilate. In ...

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