The Holy Ghost as an Ambassador
My fourth child was recently baptized and he asked me to give a talk on the Holy Ghost. This has actually been my role four times and works well for me because I’m not...
Author: Mindy Farmer
It’s Time to Ditch Gender Reveal Parties
A couple stands over a cake and each announces their guess for what it will reveal. “Girl,” the father says confidently and, perhaps, resignedly. “Boy,” the mother declares hopefully; doubtfully. They cut into the...
It’s Time to Re-think The Primary Sacrament Meeting Presentation
Every year, LDS children ages 3 to 11 years old are conscripted into performing a “Primary Sacrament Meeting Presentation” for the adults of their ward. This performance is meant to dazzle parents and delight...
Primary, the Rule of Two, and Protecting Our Children Against Sexual Abuse
A bishop once advised me, (paraphrased) “Churches are public places. You never know who is in your congregation. I do. Never let your children go the bathroom or walk the halls alone.” A few...
Called to Serve?
A recent mission-centered talk by a high councilman keeps percolating in my thoughts. The speaker hoped to inspire young men to serve LDS missions. He made it very clear that boys are called to...
General Conference Talks…Again?
The High Council speaker stood up one Sunday in May and began reading from his notes on General Conference. I immediately thought: “And so it begins.” I’m not sure when LDS church leaders decided...
Do Our Callings Define Us?
“Our callings don’t define us.” This quote from a sincere LDS Stake President keeps running through my brain. I have no doubt that he believes this claim and that he genuinely appreciates the people...
The Story of He
I posted this poem a little over a year ago. Not publicly, of course. Instead, I posted it in a Mormon Feminist group, where it could safely reach some without creating discomfort for others....
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