Quotes on the New Ministering Program
What is your experience with Ministering thus far? This is a collection of comments from various women in regard to the new “Ministering” program to date. Feel free to add your own experiences and...
Author: Spunky
Book Review: It Takes Courage
Every now and again, all of the things I love, fight for, and feel strongly about meld into one place—that magical thing happened for me a few weekends ago at a book launch. But...
Zuleika (Potiphar’s wife) and Joseph #MormonMeToo
In Jewish and Muslim traditions, we are told that the wife of Potiphar was named Zuleika. The name Zuleika is of Pashtun origin, and it’s meaning is “Radiant One” and “Brilliant and Lovely.” Thus,...
The Mormon Handshake
I grew up in the church, so was well indoctrinated in Mormon hand-shake culture. I knew that as I entered the chapel, a man—whether I knew him or not—would put his hand out for...
Domestic violence in the church: When women are believed, change will happen
Tonight, hundreds of people are expected to gather in North Sydney (Australia) to talk about how church communities can take action on domestic violence. Last year’s event, called Time to Listen, was organised by...
Sisterhood on Mother’s Day (and Book Reviews!)
It was more than a decade ago, and I was in a new branch, and just called to be a Relief Society Teacher. I wasn’t thrilled. I had only recently found the Exponent Blog...
Mormon Woman Places Second in Boston Marathon
A Mormon woman came in second place in the Boston marathon. It was only the second time she’d ever run a marathon. My husband and I used her and this accomplishment as an example...
How the Church Influenced the Future Prime Minister
Though she no longer considers herself Mormon, the Prime Minister of New Zealand talks about how the church influenced her and possibly helped her confidence: “I can’t separate out who I am from the...
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