The Sacredness of Doubt
Both of my parents were converts to the LDS Church, but my father was a zealous convert. On the way to school or church or the supermarket, he quizzed my brother, sister, and I...
Category: Journeys
Relief Society Lesson Plan: “Divine Discontent” by Michelle D. Craig
Sister Craig, the First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, starts her talk with an anecdote about being discontent. “When I was in elementary school, we walked home on a paved trail...
Guest Post: Today, It Feels Like I Have No Place.
By LMA Today, it feels like I have no place. I had to choose whether or not to go to a ward dinner after our meeting block. I have been taking a break from...
Guest Post: Calling Home
By Malena Crockett Along with so many others, I listened to Dallin Oaks deliver his recent Saturday general conference address with a mix of sorrow and horror. His message—undoubtedly intended to move the rank and...
Thoughts on God and People from last Halloween
My family and I had recently moved to New Zealand, and we were experiencing our first Halloween in Auckland. (I’ve written about my love of Halloween previously here) I knew that Halloween would be...
Apple Butter and Agency
It’s apple season here in New England. Harvest time, and I made my first batch of apple butter last week. It’s too runny, and it looks mottled and unappetizing in blue jars (what did...
Support “Jane and Emma” this Weekend!
A beautiful film chronicling the life and friendship of Mormon women Jane Manning James and Emma Smith hits Utah theaters this Friday. We support this wonderful project and the exceptional people who brought...
#hearLDSwomen: “We don’t need you.”
By Lynne “I’d like to know why you don’t have a current temple recommend.” I sat across from my bishop, stunned. This is not how I envisioned this meeting. As one of the...
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