Enjoy the Journey
Author of Nephite Christmas and Easter Journey. Wife, mom of six and lifelong reader in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, writing faith-filled stories that bring families closer to one another and to Jesus Christ.
Hi, I’m Tiffany Wheeler. If we were sitting together around the breakfast table, I’d probably start by telling you about my family. I live in Idaho’s beautiful Treasure Valley with my husband, John, and we have six incredible children. Family is my greatest joy and the place where I learn and grow the most. When I’m not gathering people together, you’ll probably find me kayaking on a mountain lake, hiking somewhere with a view, planning my next trip, or curled up with a good book.
I’ve loved books for as long as I can remember. As a child, I spent my summers biking to the library, filling my basket with books, and reading beneath the lilac bushes until dinnertime. Stories such as Little Women, The Count of Monte Cristo, and To Kill a Mockingbird taught me that a good book can shape our character and help us see the world differently. Now, as the author of Nephite Christmas and Easter Journey, I love creating faith-filled stories and experiences that bring families closer to one another and to Jesus Christ.
Why there’s a butterfly in my logo
“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly.”
I always have a new book or business idea floating around in my head, and I am excited for one of my new ventures. After years of serving youth and working in suicide and addiction prevention, I’ve become convinced that small moments of genuine connection can change lives. That belief inspired Connection Crates: connection tools for families, delivered to your front door so you actually use them. Through simple activities, practical tools, and meaningful conversations, Connection Crates helps families slow down, laugh together, and build stronger relationships one small moment at a time. This is also going to be part of the next book series that I am working on to help youth and children understand the value of connection and how to find and create more connection in their lives.
The other project I’m working on touches deeply on my faith and love for my Savior. All things point to Him. That is how Easter Journey started. But teaching early-morning seminary also helped me discover how much joy comes from applying gospel principles—not just learning them. This year, I’m launching ACT: Applying Christ’s Teachings, a podcast centered on one simple idea: the gospel isn’t something we only learn; it’s something we live. As we act on what we’re learning, we begin to recognize Jesus Christ in our everyday choices, relationships, and experiences. That’s where true joy is found.
My mantra
My mantra is “Enjoy the Journey.” I believe life is meant to be lived with passion! Passion for your faith, your family, your friendships, your life and the beautiful things of this world! That’s why I love writing books and creating things that bring people closer together and closer to Christ. He is the source of my joy and my strength.
I’m so glad our paths have crossed. I hope something I create brings a little more faith, connection, and joy to your journey!
Tiffany
Named one of Idaho Business Review’s 2025 Women of the Year.
Nephite Christmas
Just like the shepherds and wise men, the Nephites too were witnesses of the miracle of Christ’s birth.
Inspired by my daughters’ love for the Book of Mormon and my own testimony of the Savior, I retold the story of 3 Nephi 1 in the rhythm of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, so families could read it together every year.
Easter Journey
What started in 2007 as a small Easter event in our church—to help families and our community experience Easter together—became more powerful and meaningful than I ever imagined. Originally created as a play, Easter Journey has since evolved into a tool to help families celebrate Easter in a higher, holier way.
The first year we did the play, about a thousand people walked through the story of Christ in our building. Each year, more came, and we added nights and space to accommodate everyone.
It wasn’t about fancy sets or special effects—it was about immersing people in the story of Jesus, helping them feel like they were really there.
One 10-year-old told me he wanted to go through it again and again, saying it was even better than Disneyland. The story came alive, and the Spirit testified of Christ in ways words alone cannot describe.
“We need to up our game when it comes to putting Christ back into Easter.”
For years, families have asked if they could get a copy of Easter Journey to share at home. Inspired by a faith leader’s invitation to celebrate Easter in a “higher and holier” way, I knew it was time to make this experience available to more families.
Based on the stories from the Gospels, this story is made to be shared by Christians of every denomination.
Independent publication. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The illustrator
Kelley Hicken is passionate about all things creative, with illustration and fiction writing topping the list. She believes creativity is inherent in every human being—and she lives that belief through her work in children’s literature, poetry, and, of course, illustration.
Kelley lives in Idaho with her husband and their two children, who give her equal parts anxiety, immeasurable joy, and endless story-fire kindling.
Kelley brings her artistic talents and testimony of Jesus Christ to life in “Nephite Christmas.” Each page of her work reflects her profound love for the Savior and the Book of Mormon. She loves to hear from readers.
Christmas and Easter
Nephite Christmas for His birth, Easter Journey for His Resurrection, or both together in the Complete Set.
The Book of Mormon Christmas story, in the rhythm of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
On the night before Christmas, the believers watch for Samuel’s sign: a night with no darkness. A read-aloud rhyme inspired by 3 Nephi 1, with a dove hidden throughout.
An interactive Holy Week journey through Jerusalem
Step through the gates of Jerusalem and meet the people who knew Jesus, from the man born blind to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. Read it as an 8-day Easter advent, Palm Sunday to Easter morning.
Both hardcovers, for His birth and His Resurrection
Read Nephite Christmas on Christmas Eve, then walk through Holy Week with Easter Journey. Two illustrated hardcovers that come back out every year.
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