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Tag Archives: Mormon Life
Sunday Christmas and MoTab Singing
I am one of those lucky people who, along with 60,000 of my fellow fans, will be attending one of the three nights of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert next week. This is a family tradition, starting from when … Continue reading
An Ideal Husband
Last week I read an obituary for Martin D. Ginsburg, the husband of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Several things struck me about this obituary; first, he was referred to as a “Supreme Court Spouse”. How many men are known for their … Continue reading
Posted in Family, feminism, Gender roles, marriage, Mormon women
Tagged marriage, Mormon Life, Relationships
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To Some It Is Given
by mraynes I was introduced recently to the work of up-and-coming Tel Aviv street artist, Know Hope. I don’t know that much about street art but I was deeply touched by his simple and profound messages of hope and love, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Belief, Doubt, faith, Mormon Life, spirituality, testimony, women
Tagged Belief, Doubt, God, Mormon Life, women
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Music and the Church II: On Regulation and the Unfamiliar
by mr.mraynes My first guest post was principally intended as an exposition of music’s role in spirituality and my own feelings about its potential to affect all of us. Now my aim is to explore some more specific issues regarding … Continue reading
Baptism, or the Anniversary of my Arranged Marriage
by Alisa Twenty-two years ago this month, I sat in my bishop’s office with my parents for my baptism interview. My bishop asked me, “Do you feel you’re ready to be forgiven of your sins and be baptised?” I sat … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, faith, Family, Mormon Life, religion, spirituality, testimony
Tagged children, faith, Mormon Life, testimony
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Why I'm Still Mormon and Why I Don't Homeschool
Subtitle: The Path of Least Resistance Part II by Jessawhy On the surface, you wouldn’t necessarily think these things are related. But, for me, they describe a part of my personality, or a part of my lifestyle that makes it … Continue reading
Posted in Mormon Life
Tagged Divine Feminine, faith, Homeschooling, Mormon Life, motherhood
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Guest Post: On Music and the Church
(I’m happy to introduce a post by one of the most brilliant, young musicians in the church, if not the world! And while I may be a little biased, I know no better individual than mr. mraynes to lead a … Continue reading
Save the Women's Research Institute!
by mraynes This morning I awoke to the terrible news that Brigham Young University had decided to shut down the Women’s Research Institute. This is a personal tragedy for me, one that I am deeply grieving. I have written before … Continue reading
Posted in Changes, education, feminism, Mormon women
Tagged education, feminism, leadership, Mormon Life, Mormon women
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Punctus Contra Punctum
by mraynes Point against point, this is the meaning of counterpoint. The term describes a musical tool where two or more voices are written in a way that is completely independent of one another but are harmonious when played next … Continue reading
Posted in Changes, feminism, Mormon Life, Mormon women, personal notes, religion
Tagged feminism, Mormon Life, spirituality, women
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Relief Society Lesson#43: "He Was a Prophet of God"
by Alisa Contemporaries of Joseph Smith Testify of His Prophetic Mission. As an overview, this lesson is divided into four main sections that I’ve summarized below: Like his contemporaries, we too can have a testimony of Joseph Smith Joseph Smith … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Relief Society Lessons, religion, spirituality, testimony
Tagged Belief, Mormon Life, Relief Society Lessons, testimony
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