Tag Archives: love

Initiatories and ICHP

Initiatories and ICHP* *Intra-Perioneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy I spend Friday mornings in the temple whispering in white, calling down the powers of Heaven to cleanse and prepare women for the bounty God has eternally in store for them. I am awed … Continue reading

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Christian Sexual Ethics and Just Love for a Mormon Marriage

by Caroline Last week my husband and I had a fascinating dinnertime discussion on whether or not we have a ‘just love’. You see, I’m taking a class on Christian sexual ethics right now, and I’m reading one of the … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Cupid's Been Busy

by Rebecca Rebecca is a former school psychologist turned supermom of three who makes prodigious use of her library card. Valentine’s Day seems an appropriate occasion to break out a few love poems. Maybe these will inspire a few of … Continue reading

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Being Supportive After Church Discipline

by EmilyCC Last Sunday, my husband came home from bishopric meetings visibly shaken. Two Church courts had happened that morning resulting in one excommunication and one disfellowship (the two cases were unrelated). Nate shook his head, saying he couldn’t believe … Continue reading

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Relief Society Lesson 42: Family: The Sweetest Union for Time and for Eternity

This has the possibility of being a wonderful lesson. It’s got love at the root of it and it’s got family at the center. Love and Family. The two big things in life are all about loving and all about … Continue reading

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Healing Martha, Fortifying Mary

By Alisa Years ago I had a conversation with an old friend that changed my view of sisterhood. Julie and I had been bridesmaids at each other’s weddings, which occurred in the same year. She and her husband had several … Continue reading

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Relief Society Lesson 37: Charity, the Pure Love of Christ

By Caroline As with all lesson plans I come up with, my ultimate goal is to foster an open environment that leads to authentic sharing of personal stories and perspectives. As always, please encourage the sisters to read gender inclusively. … Continue reading

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all there is, is love.

by amelia since my last post and the comments that ensued, i’ve been thinking about the gospel.  specifically, the word “gospel” and what it means.  the question came up specifically when i posed the question “and if the best way … Continue reading

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The Woman Without a Shadow

by mraynes mr. mraynes and I are opera geeks.  I spent the first years of my college career training to be an opera singer; mr. mraynes has spent the majority of his doctoral program immersed in opera scores, learning how … Continue reading

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Personal

Posted by Zenaida Things have been very personal and hard lately, and a lot of people around me have had it rough lately, so I just want to send out good vibes and prayers for those people, who seem to … Continue reading

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