Tag Archives: Mormon Life

Sunday Christmas and MoTab Singing

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Alisa

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 →

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An Ideal Husband

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Mraynes

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 , , | 28 Comments

To Some It Is Given

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Mraynes

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 , , , , | 40 Comments

Music and the Church II: On Regulation and the Unfamiliar

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Mraynes

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 →

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Baptism, or the Anniversary of my Arranged Marriage

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Alisa

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 , , , | 44 Comments

Why I'm Still Mormon and Why I Don't Homeschool

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Jessawhy

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 →

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Guest Post: On Music and the Church

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Mraynes

(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 →

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Save the Women's Research Institute!

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Mraynes

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 , , , , | 21 Comments

Punctus Contra Punctum

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Mraynes

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 →

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Relief Society Lesson#43: "He Was a Prophet of God"

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Alisa

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 →

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