As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, service and “love thy neighbor” are emphasized repeatedly. While serving others is a great thing, sometimes as members of the church we can get prideful about it or other aspect of our religion. We can begin to think that we’re the only church that…… Continue reading We Don’t Have a Monopoly on “Love Thy Neighbor”
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The Quest for Family: Overcoming the Odds (3 Stars)
Earlier this year, I won The Quest for Family: Beauty from Ashes, by Jessica Clancy in a Goodreads Giveaway. This is the author’s true story of overcoming childhood abuse to become a productive member of society as an adult. Understanding Me As a Reader First, in no way is my 3-star rating a reflection on…… Continue reading The Quest for Family: Overcoming the Odds (3 Stars)
General Conference Weekend: A Time for Revelation
This weekend is General Conference. That means two days of listening to general authorities and members of the general presidencies talk. I learned earlier today that President Russell M. Nelson, will not be there in person because of a fall. Hopefully, we will be able to hear his recorded message/s. General Conference is an opportunity…… Continue reading General Conference Weekend: A Time for Revelation
Do I Have the Faith to Not….
I’ve been a temple ordinance worker at the Idaho Falls Temple since June 2018. Along with other things, that means once a week, I spend about six hours working alongside ladies who are for the most part old enough to be my mom. Occasionally, we’ll get a pre-missionary or a post-missionary (18-20ish years old). Yet,…… Continue reading Do I Have the Faith to Not….