~by Kristen I am a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I am mixed. My father is black and my mother is white. Sometimes I get questions like, “Why on earth would you be a member of this church?”...
Read More~by Kamden I played on a soccer team, named Spirit, for seven years. Some of my fondest memories of learning true work ethic took place on that team. I have a special bond with the members of Spirit, and with all of their...
Read MoreBy Jenny “Man’s greatest happiness comes from losing himself for the good of others.” (David O. McKay, from this talk) Service is an answer for unhappiness. (Please understand that I am not saying that service is the...
Read More~by Brenda Saturday is a special day at our house. My kids call it “the day Dad stays home from work to play” day. We try to get out every Saturday for a family activity. Sometimes we go hiking. These pictures were...
Read MoreI’m Julie. I’m a Mormon Woman, and I’m hopeful. I’m hopeful that one day I’ll have a picture of our family where everyone is looking the same general direction. I think it is too hopeful to wish that half the people might...
Read MoreBy: Heather L. Last night I prayed for a “snow day.” “Just a foot or so, dumped at about 5:55am so they cancel school? Please? I could use a day off!” I knew it was selfish, but I relished the thought of sleeping in, and another...
Read MoreWe recently received this question at our site: “As part our Midwifery studies we are researching the Mormon religion and any effects it may have during pregnancy and child birth. What are the views on pregnancy, and child...
Read MoreToday, thousands of women gathered at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah for the first day of the annual BYU Women’s Conference, co-sponsored by the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
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