A gathering of saints
Last night I was reminded in a literal way what I find beautiful about gathering together with my sisters in Zion. Although I have an aversion to crowds, when my ward announced we had some tickets for...
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The Relief Society President held up a small, stuffed animal with button eyes. “We will be making these for an orphanage in Honduras,” she said with a little too much delight. The sisters gathered...
View ArticleTeaching Young Women about Sexuality
My son will turn twelve next week. Last Saturday he held a girl’s hand as he escorted her to the center of the gym in a Stockton Stake Center to learn the Waltz. “Were you nervous?” I asked. He...
View ArticleOn Being a Woman
A lot could be said about the current — what shall I call it — war on womanhood? But with my recent calling as the second counselor in Young Womens in my ward, I really only have one thought: Being a...
View ArticleA Conversation: On Being a Woman, part 2
“Did you have a boyfriend in high school, Sister Cruz?” I froze. I can put on a smile, tell a lie that makes me look perfect or — be honest. She looks at me in anticipation. “Yeah, I did,” I say with...
View ArticleOh, Girls Camp
As that time of year approaches again, (or, because it may have happened already, depending on your stake/location) I fondly recall my first Girls Camp as a green YW counselor… I thought there might be...
View ArticleMy Journey
The author of today’s guest post has asked to remain anonymous. I am an almost 20 year old girl who comes from a stereotypical Mormon home with a mom, a dad, five siblings, and a dog. Today I would...
View ArticleBe flexible. Be kind.
As girls’ camp approached, my inbox filled with little notes: “Remember, no shorts or capris allowed– even when exercising!” “All visitors must sign in at the entrance.” “Anyone not on the list will be...
View ArticleFavorite Things: Girls’ Camp
(Please note – this post is by Lara, not Kellie. Kellie tried to get WordPress to cooperate, but it didn’t go in Kel’s favour…) Girls’ Camp is one of my favorite things! I went four years as a young...
View ArticleGreater Good
(Chiasmus) Prelude: Hymn #85, Verse 1 How firm a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said Who unto the Savior for...
View ArticleSabbath Revival: Modest About Modesty
Still thinking about bodies and how we address them at church and within the context of a faith-filled life, I offer you another piece from the past, Modest about Modesty, from emerita, Courtney Clark...
View ArticleAlms
The Relief Society President held up a small, stuffed animal with button eyes. “We will be making these for an orphanage in Honduras,” she said with a little too much delight. The sisters gathered...
View ArticleTeaching Young Women about Sexuality
My son will turn twelve next week. Last Saturday he held a girl’s hand as he escorted her to the center of the gym in a Stockton Stake Center to learn the Waltz. “Were you nervous?” I asked. He...
View ArticleOn Being a Woman
A lot could be said about the current — what shall I call it — war on womanhood? But with my recent calling as the second counselor in Young Womens in my ward, I really only have one thought: Being a...
View ArticleA Conversation: On Being a Woman, part 2
“Did you have a boyfriend in high school, Sister Cruz?” I froze. I can put on a smile, tell a lie that makes me look perfect or — be honest. She looks at me in anticipation. “Yeah, I did,” I say with...
View ArticleOh, Girls Camp
As that time of year approaches again, (or, because it may have happened already, depending on your stake/location) I fondly recall my first Girls Camp as a green YW counselor… I thought there might be...
View ArticleMy Journey
The author of today’s guest post has asked to remain anonymous. I am an almost 20 year old girl who comes from a stereotypical Mormon home with a mom, a dad, five siblings, and a dog. Today I would...
View ArticleBe flexible. Be kind.
As girls’ camp approached, my inbox filled with little notes: “Remember, no shorts or capris allowed– even when exercising!” “All visitors must sign in at the entrance.” “Anyone not on the list will be...
View ArticleFavorite Things: Girls’ Camp
(Please note – this post is by Lara, not Kellie. Kellie tried to get WordPress to cooperate, but it didn’t go in Kel’s favour…) Girls’ Camp is one of my favorite things! I went four years as a young...
View ArticleGreater Good
(Chiasmus) Prelude: Hymn #85, Verse 1 How firm a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said Who unto the Savior for...
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