Author Archives: April

About April

April is a mother, public health professional, lover of the arts, hater (but doer) of housework. and seeker of truth.

I Want…(Can’t Say It)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by April

Back in 1996, I watched an episode about Mormonism on 60 Minutes, including an interview with then current LDS church president, Gordon B. Hinckley.  The part of the program that most impacted me was when the report stated that Mormon … Continue reading →

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Poll: Are you a typical Mormon?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by April
Posted in Belief, charity, education, Family, Gender roles, Mormon Life, politics | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

Finding My Voice

Posted on April 1, 2012 by April

There was a point in my life when I started experiencing a great deal of religious angst.  I was desperate for an open environment where I could blab about all of my questions and concerns without someone interrupting to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Changes, confidence, Exponent II, feminism, women | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Relief Society Lesson #7: The Immortality of the Soul

Posted on March 27, 2012 by April

Talking about immortality and eternal life necessarily requires discussion of mortality and death, which can be hard to talk about, especially in front of a large audience.  I think it would be easier for the women of my large Relief … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, death, Doubt, faith, Relief Society Lessons | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Poll: Saving Seats

Posted on March 18, 2012 by April

Some Exponent readers have had bad experiences at church when people would not let them sit because they were saving seats.   I empathize, because I have also felt very unwelcome on occasions when I have tried to take a seat … Continue reading →

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The Best Mother’s Day Primary Songs

Posted on March 15, 2012 by April

I was the ward primary chorister for a long time—a very, very long time. A great annual challenge I faced was selecting a song for the children to sing on Mother’s Day. Father’s Day was less difficult.  You wouldn’t think … Continue reading →

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Relief Society Lesson #6: Sustaining Those Whom the Lord Sustains

Posted on March 6, 2012 by April

We’ll begin with a scripture story about the prophet Moses. His people were at war with the people of Amalek.  Moses went up to a hill to watch the battle and brought his rod with him, the same one he … Continue reading →

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Poll: Matchmaking Websites

Posted on February 19, 2012 by April

When I was single, a friend once referred me to a matchmaking website for Mormons.  Being the open-minded and curious person that I am, and since the first month was a free trial, I went ahead and signed up.  Within … Continue reading →

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Guess what, boss? I’m pregnant!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by April

I will let you all in on a secret:  I am pregnant.  Well, I guess it isn’t that big of a secret, especially now that I’ve told countless strangers on the Internet.  Yet, I am afraid to tell my boss. … Continue reading →

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Confessing and Forsaking Institutional Sins

Posted on January 19, 2012 by April

By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them. -Doctrine and Covenants 58:43 I believe this scripture applies to women as well as men. I also believe it applies to … Continue reading →

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