Just as a relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is magical, so it is with the relationship of cousins. It is interesting to me that cousins separated by many miles can see each other, only on occasion, and still have a strong bond. They can pick up where they left off without skipping a beat– playing, sharing and talking as if they had seen each other the day before. This is more than coincidence. The strong bonds of family are a gift from God.

All things denote there is a God.

I am intrigued by the words of the Prophet Alma in the Book of Mormon when he states “all things denote there is a God”. I feel challenged to find the application of this teaching in my own life. I believe that finding evidence of God in all things is the essence of developing a grateful heart and a grateful heart is the key to happiness in this life. The image below expresses the love between a Grandpa and his granddaughter. In such a relationship there is a bond of love that is stronger than logic would dictate. It is a magical connection that emanates from the heart even when such relationships are renewed only periodically.

All things denote there is a God.