You Raise me up....

As Jeff says, nothing chases darkness away like a warm embrace.
This came as a shock to both of us, but there's a sparse amount of hugging mentioned in the Scriptures, or anywhere else for that matter. So, forgive me for not attaching the most inspirational quotes ever, I'm only human. Either way, I'm sure you can agree that the message still shines through, though.

Keep Smiling, Keep Shining

Fighting darkness can't really be done if you don't share the light; a fire that's spread right is a ton harder to put out. So this week's thought is something that Samantha says, always 'brightens' her day. And, when Bethany found out, she was surprised that a simple smile was such a big deal to Samantha. That's the way it often is; the small and simple things often have the biggest impact, even if we don't see it right away.

Challenge accepted!

The challenge was extended by an incredible you tube artist, Colby Ferrin, to post a something encouraging every week, for ten weeks. Something that fights the darkness ever present in our daily lives. Well, the Creecher's and I accept the challenge! For the next ten weeks, we'll be sharing our personal favorite ways to fight darkness.
Hey, you should do this too! Yeah, you! Just post something inspiring- a quote, scripture, an image, a poem, an anything- with the hashtag "#FightDarkness" once a week. It's totally okay if you start late, just don't stop until your ten weeks is over.
So, to start of our personal ten weeks, Randy made a great point when he said that the first thing you need for any fight is ammunition. Extra oil for your own lamps, if you know what I mean.

He lives!

Easter weekend, a time when our attention is turned to the glorious concept of rebirth, restoration, and Resurrection! When we put special emphasis on the final mortal days of the Savior, his death and how he against all odds conquered death and Lives right now, today. Which means that we will live too. Like, we'll live forever. That's a pretty sweet message, so, Happy Easter everybody!

Love is in the air....

Like it or not, Valentine's Day is a fairly annual thing... and what do you know? It's here again.

Although I'm not particularly fond of this holiday, both Jeffery and I agree it certainly has it's upsides.

   So, whatever's smitten you this year, go and enjoy it, and feel loved. Life's more fun that way.

"Good tidings of great joy"

Nothing gets the Christmas Spirit flowing quite like a Nativity re-enactment. Am I right? Yeah, I am.

What better way to remember that a Savior is born? 

Personally, I'm surprised that the angel outfits last as long as they do before getting stained. I guess all that dreaming of a white Christmas helps... 

Anyway, Merry Christmas to all the peoples (and all the Creechers too!) And we'll see you in 2016!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas time; Santa, cookies, and Santa cookies. Snow, angels, snow angels and snow angel cookies! Where was I going with this? Oh yeah! It's that time of the year again, that time of peace on earth, good will to men, women and Creecher's alike. Speaking of whom, the Creecher's found these online, at mormon.org, and wanted me to share with you what they're celebrating this Christmas. Don't hesitate to go there and print off your own and share your own glad tidings. Merry Christmas!