Rare Faith Blog

Ugh. I used to be sooooo good at self-discipline—before I got married and had kids.

I could give myself a command and follow it—no problem. I even took a little pride in my “exemplary existence” (cou...

Imagining the end result is the most important step in achieving your goals. You have to pick your picnic. Once the vision is clear, your instincts kick in, and the path forward begins to reveal itsel...

Clear out the cobwebs of your life. It’s worth it. You’ll walk the rest of your journey so much lighter—and you’ll go so much farther.

We feel happiest when we’re growing—when we’re reaching for more...

Learning to apply the principles of Rare Faith to create a better life is like learning a new language.

At first, you're bound to make some mistakes. And that's perfectly normal. I've experienced it ...

I received a tender email recently from one of my readers. Some stories I hear are very sacred and I have to be careful and respectful about what is made public, but through this one, I want you to se...

I received a nastigram in my email accusing me of plagiarism in my book Hidden Treasures. I thought you might find the interaction interesting, so I'll share it below:

Subject: Plagiarize Much?

Hi

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By Cristie Gardner

For years, I’ve written down my goals—the character traits I wanted to develop, the things I hoped to own, the adventures and projects I dreamed of completing. But at times, I felt...

For anyone who is worried that the principles I share might take them away from their relationship with God, I just want to share one of the most authentic, heartfelt messages of gratitude I have ever...

Why is A Rare Kind of Faith the subject matter for this work?

When I got married in 1991, I thought I had faith. The challenges my husband and I faced—especially financially—were daunting, but we wer...

For the past four months, my husband and I have had the privilege to serve as Stake Chair/Producers for the Gilbert Temple Cultural Celebration, which finally took place on March 1, 2014.

It's diffic...

Because of my books, website, and blog, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with thousands of people from all walks of life and belief systems. These conversations have been enlightening and humbling...

Parenting Transformation Journey – Page 17
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All day yesterday, my 11-year-old son was hoping I’d find time to take him fishing. I had already picked up some hooks and bait the d...

Parenting Transformation Journey - Page 11
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By the end of Tuesday, I found myself reflecting on the day and realized… we hadn’t really implemented anything. At least not in the ...

“I’m in a hurry to get things done, I’m... rushing, rushing till life’s no fun.”

Does that lyric from Alabama’s song feel a little too familiar?

Has life become so fast-paced that you feel caught in...

My mother attended a church service recently where the speaker talked about overcoming adversity. She was impressed enough by the message that she asked for a copy and shared it with me. I felt like i...

By Robyn Young

I don’t claim to be a great theologian. What I do claim is this: I have felt the love of God in my life. And I know it’s available to everyone—regardless of race, religion, or creed. S...

A few years back, a friend reached out after more than a decade of no contact. She said, “I found you on a site that listed you among people who have gone to the devil (along with a bunch of other peo...

Another throwback from our personal fallout from the Great Recession December 2011:

Still waiting for a window of time to finish my recent saga (here's part 1, here's part 2), but until I can get par...