Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about church. It suppose it comes with the territory of having a leadership calling at church. I’ve been talking to other women from church about issues like community, unity, grudges, and if change is possible in a ward (congregation) culture. I’ve seen individuals who go to church but don’t fully commit or prefer…
Scripture Snapshot: Temples, Taproots, and Family Trees
I was reading my Ensign this month and came to an article called, “Temples, Taproots, and Family Trees” by Rosemary Wixom, the former General Primary President. Now, I love Rosemary Wixom, and not just because she was a great General Primary President (during the time I served as Primary President twice). I love her because…
Scripture Snapshot: Mormon 8:16
During our Sunday lesson on Mental Health and the Gospel, my husband pulled out and read a scripture that we hadn’t initially discussed together. It was from the Book of Mormon, more specifically the book of Mormon (ha!), chapter 8, verse 16. In context, this verse refers to the scriptures being brought forth in our day, but…
Scripture Snapshot: Matthew 7 and 3 Nephi 11
The other day I posted a “status” on my personal Facebook account which received many comments and various types of likes.
Scripture Snapshot/Media Review: George Albert Smith
This weekend I read a remarkable book that I’ve been meaning to read for awhile now. And, though the book itself might not be astonishingly remarkable, the subject matter is something with which I feel all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ought to be familiar. The book, entitled, “Against the Odds: The Life…