by Stasia | Blog, Devotional, Faith, Family
I want to share this beautiful poem with you. Written by my own daughter for me on Mother’s Day. The Gardener~ Here she comes, Upright and joyful, Head high and singing She waltzes gaily in the world. Here she stands Hands on hips Eyes firm and steady A...
by Stasia | Blog, Devotional
The sand was cool and the sun warmed my pregnant self as I stepped onto the shores of La’aloa Bay. A perfect paradise as I walked along the shore knee deep in the crystal clear blue water. Gorgeously colored fish nibbled at my toes in the calm waters. Never...
by Stasia | Blog, Devotional, Faith
I have unwittingly become a connoisseur of the human experience. Being a career missionary has given me an in-depth look into the trials and triumphs of those precious lives I have been honored to love and serve. It is a labor of the heart when you work with...
by Stasia | Blog, Devotional, Family
After nearly 30 years of being in the ‘Secret Service’, I am finally coming clean, in a manner of speaking. I can no longer withhold the facts of the service in clear conscience. It is the most important work I have ever been honored to be a part of. But it is not...
by Stasia | Blog, Devotional, Friends
I had been completely oblivious to his presence as he snuck up behind me. His words caught me unaware, leaving me nauseated and dizzy as if from a blow. It was a sucker punch from behind and as I reeled around to face my assailant I reached out to steady myself. Hot...
by Stasia | Blog, Devotional
It is true that we are living in an age of political animosity and social unrest. We have come to question the actions and motives of every aspect of government. From our foundations we have been the Outspoken Nation, one that fearlessly defends the oppressed and...