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Make the scriptures come alive - 1 Nephi 1-22
Here are 5 ways to make the scriptures come alive. 1 - Draw out people, places, things: Doodling and drawing things in your wide-margin...

Michelle Gessell
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Make the Book of Mormon come alive!
Make YOUR Book of Mormon come alive! Join a scripture scrapbook community, start by personalizing YOUR cover.

Michelle Gessell
Jan 13, 20242 min read


It takes courage to speak & stand tall (lots & lots) OR it just takes the Lord standing by your side
Jeremiah wasn’t so sure he wanted to be a spokesperson of the Lord. Yet, it was written that he was foreordained to do so, and the Lord...

Michelle Gessell
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Every Knee Shall Bow
Thoughts while reading Isaiah 58-66 ⠀ I couldn't help but think of the video clip President Russell M. Nelson shared during his closing...

Michelle Gessell
Oct 16, 20222 min read


Let’s talk thoughts & feelings.
Isaiah 50-57. ⠀ “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than...

Michelle Gessell
Oct 9, 20222 min read


With wings as eagles.
We can look to Christ for guidance, mercy, grace, love. ⠀ Just as Christ was never left alone, HE never leaves US. ⠀ HE will give YOU...

Michelle Gessell
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Patterns of Parenthood
In these chapters, of David teaching his son, I could see patterns of parenthood that started with Adam & Eve, whom are patterned & made...

Michelle Gessell
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Praise be to the Lord
I have loved reading these chapters in Psalms 1-40. They have comforted me, given me energy, a new way of rejoicing, as well as...

Michelle Gessell
Aug 21, 20222 min read


Repairing the Breach
Kings 21-23 There is wickedness & righteousness in the world. Always will be. Always. Sometimes wickedness & righteousness is passed down...

Michelle Gessell
Jul 19, 20222 min read


Expect miracles in YOUR life.
God has not ceased miracles. There are patterns of this everywhere in the scriptures, miracles before Christ came, miracles at His death,...

Michelle Gessell
Jul 9, 20223 min read


“The Lord delivered me!”
1 Samuel 16-17 When David sees Goliath and sees everyone’s fear, he says… Why are YOU, the children of Israel, the children of God, the...

Michelle Gessell
Jul 7, 20222 min read


The 10 Commandments prepare US to meet God
Exodus 18-20. ⠀ Exodus 18-20 shares Moses' stewardship over the children of Israel which was to serve them, love & lift them, and draw...

Michelle Gessell
Apr 21, 20223 min read


The Passover
Dear friends, I hope I can help you create lasting connections with the Passover this year as shared in Exodus 12-15. I humbly share that...

Michelle Gessell
Apr 14, 20224 min read


Seeking Heavenly Mother
In October 2018, Russell M. Nelson encouraged the women of the church to know their spiritual gifts. He shared that every woman is a...

Michelle Gessell
Apr 5, 20223 min read


Make the Scriptures Come Alive
Genesis 37-41 Make the scriptures come alive using your creative & spiritual gifts. •Create a colorful patchwork coat that shares a small...

Michelle Gessell
Mar 20, 20221 min read


A Coat of Many Colors
Genesis 37 Jacob loved Joseph more than all of his children because Joseph was the son of his old age. The scriptures share he gave him a...

Michelle Gessell
Mar 19, 20222 min read


A Place of Rocks
Genesis 28-33 Jacob was not expecting the Lord to show up in such a desolate place. A place of rocks. Yet he saw Him. He felt Him. This...

Michelle Gessell
Mar 18, 20221 min read


A Well of Blessings
I wanted to share one way YOU can make the scriptures come alive in your life. Look at them through the lens of what’s happening in your...

Michelle Gessell
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Sojourners
Abraham & Sarah AND Lot & his wife are Sojourners. A sojourner is a temporary resident. This is not limited to a housing situation; it is...

Michelle Gessell
Mar 1, 20223 min read


God Will Show
God will show YOU where to go. God will give YOU “land.” God will bless YOU. God will give YOU a new name. But, YOU gotta be willing to...

Michelle Gessell
Feb 20, 20222 min read
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