Rare Faith Blog

By Lena Mattice That's My LinemanHe holds back two guys so your son can get,around to make the tackleHe stands his ground, pushes other guys around,so your son can make the play.He never folds under pressure,so, your son can get the touchdown.He works hard and does his job with nonotice from the...

By Lena Mattice Life often feels like a mix of good days and bad days. But as Lehi says in the Book of Mormon: “For it must needs be that there is an opposition in all things. If not so... righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither goo...

By Lena Mattice Throughout my life, I’ve heard so many people say things like: Why does it seem like some people have it easy? Why is life so hard for me and not for others? Why does it feel like everything falls apart when I try to follow what Heavenly Father wants me to do? ...

By Lena Mattice A few years ago, I set a goal to do a side plank on the beaches of Hawaii once I reached my goal weight of 140 pounds. I was so excited about that goal, and I was even more excited about going to Hawaii. Well, here I am in this picture — doing a side plank on the north beaches of...

By Lena Mattice Everyone has dreams. Some people chase them and see them come true, while others quietly set them aside. For some, dreams become goals with a plan. For others, they stay distant—things that feel just out of reach.   Twelve years ago, after fourteen years as a stay-at-home mom, ...