Rare Faith Blog

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...

By Cristie Gardner

Lessons from the COVID-19 Days:

The pandemic brought countless unexpected changes, twists, and turns to our planned paths. It affected each of us differently. Some, especially int...

By Cristie Gardner

I watched in awe as our daughter delivered a healthy, 7 lb 10 oz baby boy, Caleb. We were with her through the final stages of labor, and it was clear why they call it "labor"—it's...

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...

By Cristie Gardner

As a little girl, I loved going to the park and playing on the seesaw with my sister. We delighted in shifting our weight just right—so we could lift the other side higher and long...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

I’ve known Susan for some time now, and I’ve come to deeply appreciate her passion and commitment to discovering and sharing true principles. Again and again, I’ve seen that when something in my life ...

This is part 3 in a 3-part series, where I am a special guest on the “A New Day Show” with Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson of the greater New York area. This multi-part show offers thought provoking, empo...

Photo credit: Vanessa Kay, Vanessa Kay Photography

You may remember my previous article about Vanessa, and Tender Mercies. Even when we don't get exactly what we want, noticing the little blessings c...

This is part 2 in a 3-part series, where I am a special guest on the “A New Day Show” with Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson of the greater New York area. This multi-part show offers thought provoking, empo...

By Leslie Householder

Have you ever tried to share an epiphany with someone, only to realize that not everyone appreciates what you've learned in the same way? I have. And I know I'm not alone. It wa...

Some time ago I posted the following in the Mindset Mastery program participants private Facebook group:

Just so y'all know... I had a goal recently that did not appear to be going well, right up unt...