Anne Rhodus
Finding Peace in the Atonement of Christ
Anne Marie Rhodus is passionate about connecting people through faith, business, and community service. She and her husband, Charles, have been married for 31 years. Anne serves in the Dallas Texas Temple, as a ward missionary, and supports Charles in his service as Stake President of the Tyler Texas Stake and in their family podiatry practice.
A returned missionary from the Fukuoka Japan Mission, Anne is currently a member of the Brigham Young University Executive MBA Class of 2027 cohort. She also serves as the first female president of the Tyler Junior College Foundation, which supports more than 15,000 students.
Above all, Anne treasures her family. She is the mother of three daughters and grandmother of three grandsons, with identical twin granddaughters and another grandson soon to join the family. Her greatest joy is her love for God and His children.
About this class
In a world filled with uncertainty, disappointment, and overwhelming demands, true and lasting peace can seem difficult to find. Yet, Jesus Christ offers a peace that is deeper than circumstances—a peace made possible through His infinite Atonement.
Symbolically, He extends an olive branch to all of us. The question becomes deeply personal: do we receive it and invite Him into our lives, or do we push His olive branch away and try to carry our burdens alone?
This interactive workshop explores how the Savior’s Atonement does more than forgive sins. His extended hands are proof that His sacrifice can help us heal broken hearts, strengthen us through trials, calm fear and anxiety, restore hope, and remind us of our eternal identity as beloved children of God. Through scripture, personal reflection, discussion, and practical application, participants will discover how to more fully access the enabling power of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives.
Together we will examine what it means to come unto Christ, surrender our burdens to Him, and experience the peace He promised: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” (John 14:27). Participants will leave with renewed faith, practical tools for drawing closer to the Savior, and greater confidence that no matter what challenges they face, His grace is sufficient and His peace is available.