Guest Post: Breaking Bread on the Sabbath–A Hope
by Ashley I have been thinking the past few days about a woman named Lavina Fielding Anderson. I do not know her personally, but I thought about her a lot five years ago when...
Category: Relationships
How Temple Recommend Interviews Impede Temple Worship
I used to love the temple. I was uncomfortable, obviously, with the sexist elements. I felt betrayed when I was required to pledge obedience to my husband (even as a new temple patron, I wasn’t...
Anointings, Blessings and Prayers
Anointings, blessings and prayers are part of many religious and spiritual traditions. I’d like to share a few examples of anointings, blessings and prayers I have participated in. The first example involves my mother. ...
A Trans Blessing, part 2
Guest post by Victoria Hutchings, President of the Bay Area Chapter of Affirmation Issac’s trans blessing was in good hands with my friend Kimberly leading, my only job was to find folx to fill...
A Trans Blessing, part 1
A couple of years ago, I wrote about the women’s blessing I and a few of my ward sisters did for my oldest’s baptism, right after the confirmation. Today I’d like to share about...
Guest Post: Mi casa es tu casa
by Elizabeth We are fortunate to have grandchildren that live less than an hour from our home. Recently, while they were visiting, we went for a walk around our neighborhood. Our almost 3-year-old grandson...
The Family is Under Attack
The family is under attack. This is a refrain that we have heard for many years in General Conference and pamphlets and lessons. As a historian, I have a hard time taking these alarmist statements particularly...
What Kind of Inactive Mormon are You?
So you’re thinking of taking a church break or just slow down a bit. Or leave altogether. But HOW?! Which kind of semi/non-attending Mormon do you want to be? Christmas and Easter Mormon This...
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