The Incredible Power of a Teacher
This is the first post in a series about foundational concepts in teaching applied to a church setting. “Who is the teacher?” is often the first question people ask about a class whether it’s...
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White Mormon Moms (and Others) Turn Red Over ‘Turning Red’
Have you seen the new Disney movie ‘Turning Red’? The movie features a Chinese Canadian family and stars a 13-year-old protagonist who tries to navigate puberty, friendship, and her relationship to her family –...
Guest Post: Being Released from my Calling Because of the Pandemic
Guest Post by Piper Anderson I was released as Young Womens president, because I found myself in a sort of catch-22 caused by Covid-19. I have believed for decades that young women should be...
Come Follow Me: Alma 53-63 “Preserved by His Marvelous Power”
Speaking Truth(?) to Power The chapters included in this lesson all take place during a time of war between the Nephites and the Lamanites. This is a high-stress situation where the stakes are high—literally,...
The Second Coming: The Game #CopingWithCOVID19
When I was a youth in the Church, I had a great deal of fascination with the end times. My parents had a copy of Mormon Doctrine on our bookshelves and I read the...
Facts of Life for LDS Teens
Several years ago I was lucky enough to find a useful reference work in the discard pile at the Institute building. I have never regretted acquiring About Life and Love: Facts of Life for LDS Teens by...
Church Ball: An Essay by My 12-Year-Old Self
Now that I am an adult with a public health degree and a passion for women’s rights, I have developed a heartfelt appreciation for competitive sports opportunities for girls. That doesn’t change the fact...
February Youth Sunday School Lesson: How can I use Church music to learn about the plan of salvation?
I substituted for a youth Sunday School class yesterday and wanted to share my lesson. First, let’s all read the title of the lesson and wonder, “What a strange obscure topic!” While the YW...
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