Does a Primary President Have Any Real Authority?
Earlier this year, my ward got a new bishopric. Not long after that, the former bishop and his first counselor were called as primary teachers. Not long after that, my husband was asked to...
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How does the priesthood apply to women?
The priesthood is something I’ve found incredibly confusing ever since I was in Young Women’s. Whenever people talk about the priesthood, it always goes in one ear and comes out the other. I don’t...
Guest Post: Stewards and Kings
By Anonymous Once, not terribly long ago, I was reading through the story of Alma and Abinadai. Mosiah 18:13 & 18 stuck out to me: 13 And when [Alma] had said these words, the Spirit of...
Guest Post: Liberation Through Obedience
by Blaire Ostler You might find yourself scoffing at the title of this post, but hear me out. For me, obedience in my religion is quite liberating, especially as a woman. Here’s why. God...
When I Suffered Alone: A #MormonMeToo Post about a Bishop Who Should Have Known Better
I found photos on our home computer one night when I was searching for some pictures of the kids–they showed my husband and another woman on vacation together, clearly enjoying themselves. That night he...
A Public Service Announcement for Bishops and Stake Presidents
Dear Bishops and Stake Presidents, You’re just trying to help. (I think.) You don’t want to push people out of the church. (I hope.) Maybe you haven’t even realized that your well-intentioned efforts at...
Can Mormon women count money?
Can Mormon women count money? Of course we can! But here is another question: Do LDS Church policy makers know that Mormon women can count money? Based on church financial policies, it does not...
What Two Little Jewish Girls Taught Me about Being a Mormon Male Leader
I used to teach piano lessons in my house. Every day after school, I had five to six kids coming in and out. These kids were great—thoughtful, well-behaved, if not the most diligent at...
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