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Why don’t you just leave?
I’ve seen this question posed multiple times in the threads and forums of Mormondom. I’ve had friends who have run into this question in their families and wards. And it’s heartbreaking. It is never ok to question someone’s testimony. That … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Belief, Changes, Family, Relationships, religion, suffering, testimony, transition
Tagged Belief, Doubt, faith, Family, Relationships, spirituality, testimony
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Relief Society Lesson 4: The Prophet Joseph Smith, God’s Instrument in Restoring the Truth
I abbreviated George Albert Smith to GAS in this lesson. So, when I was rereading the lesson, I chuckled at (and reworded) a question, “Why did GAS choose young Joseph Smith?” I think this is proof that I hang with … Continue reading
I am a Cafeteria Mormon, and You are too.
“Warn them that they will encounter people who pick which commandments they will keep and ignore others that they choose to break,” Elder Nelson taught last April. So in an attempt to keep every commandment from our leaders, I’ll do just that: … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Doubt, faith, Relationships, testimony, women
Tagged Belief, Doubt, faith, spirituality, testimony
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Why should we think to earn a great reward?
This past month, our Relief Society was able to do a chapel session with the temple matron. This was my first time going to the temple after the birth of my son over a year ago, and the first time … Continue reading
Posted in faith, religion, spirituality, temple, testimony, transition
Tagged Belief, faith, God, temple, testimony
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Of Baby Blessings and Love
A year ago this month, mr. mraynes and I were driving home from a trip to Costco where we had stocked up on what I hoped would be some of the last diapers we would ever buy. Our two children … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, faith, Family, hope, testimony
Tagged Belief, faith, God, love, Relationships, spirituality, testimony
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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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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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Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear: A Look at Motivation
by Alisa In Relief Society last month, the teacher said we should encourage our kids “to only marry someone who comes from a family where both parents have stuck it out together, so that our children will be encouraged … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Jesus, mental health, Mormon Life, religion, suffering
Tagged Family, spirituality, testimony
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The Double-Bind
Mary and Eve Originally uploaded by Hi, I’m G by mraynes About a month ago I had the opportunity to attend an all day conference about the dynamics of gender violence in the South Asian community. The conference was put … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Belief, charity, confidence, Doubt, faith, feminism, Gender roles, Mormon Life, religion, spirituality, testimony, women
Tagged Belief, charity, Doubt, faith, feminism, Gender roles, Mormon Life, spirituality, testimony
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Reflections on My Faith
by Kelly Ann Perfectly still, I am still amazed at how the lake water reflected the trees, hills, and even the clouds (better said the fog remnants that had evaporated off the lake in the morning due to the … Continue reading
