Rare Faith Blog

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...

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 ...

"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...

Congratulations to Certified Mentor, Stephanie Francom!

I'm delighted for you to meet Stephanie. To help you get to know her better, I asked her a few questions:

What was your purpose for participat...

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 ...

By Stephanie Francom

I could tell by the look in her eyes—it wasn’t good news.

After hours and hours of hard labor with my fourth child, my midwife broke the news: I hadn’t even begun to dilate. In ...

I recently received an email from my mother that really highlights how much my thoughts and feelings about these principles have been shaped by her wisdom. She wrote:

Scripture couldn't be clearer th...

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...

I stumbled onto an old message while looking for something else, and it's prompted me to bring together in one place a few different conversations I've had on this topic. It's not organized in any par...

When dreams get shattered, we can still find joy by looking for a new normal. This young man inspires me:

3 Years

Over the years, I’ve gone from loving vision boards… to hating them...  and back again to thinking they’re pretty great. You could say I’ve had a full-on love/hate relationship with them.

But here’s ...

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...

“Weekly hiker wannabe, tortilla chip addict and aspiring housekeeper, Stephanie loves reading and deep conversations, avoids cooking when she can, may or may not play drums when feeling so inclined, e...

In this audio, 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, empowering, and inspirational ...