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What’s it Like? No Judgement.

What’s it Like? No Judgement.

Gaby Writes: Last time I went to young women’s there was this one girl who was drawing, and there was an other girl who was crocheting during the Sunday lessons! And the leaders were totally fine with it! And it made me feel so relaxed 

How to Teach Your Children From Family History

How to Teach Your Children From Family History

We love family history. There are lessons to be learned, family to remember and bridges to build. There is so much we can do today to teach our children from the past and help them to aim high for the future. Let me share a 

What is it Like to Fast?

What is it Like to Fast?

Jericho Age 14 Says: So….first things first, it takes 30 days to die of starvation. You are only going to fast a maximum of two meals, one day a month. So its not that bad. You will be ok. Sure it might make you a 

Confession: The Point.

Confession: The Point.

Perfectionism is bad. But being a perfectionist about not being a perfectionist is worse. The truth is we all want to do the right thing, say the right thing, wear the right thing and be the right person. Unfortunately, that right is constantly changing. Especially, 

Confession: This Little Piggy Stayed Home

Confession: This Little Piggy Stayed Home

I grew up in Texas, the “Friendly” state. What some of you may not know about Texas is that “Friendly” is completely subjective there. There, you will generally find a few types of people; the “Bless their Cotton Picking Hearts” sorts,  the “You did NOT 

Only Time

Only Time

Two years ago, almost to the day, I had one of my random dreams about the “last days”. I dreamt we had rescued an older couple, from the big lake in our yard, welcomed them into our home, fed, and warmed them and gave them 

Did You Pray?

Did You Pray?

Last night, I had the opportunity to watch the new Christian movie “War Room.” At the end of the movie a bible verse flashed on the screen. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, 

Confession: Time-It’s What’s for Dinner

I didn’t make dinner tonight…and I can’t remember making lunch. I sent my husband and teenagers off to their church meetings with empty stomachs. There is a big stack of dirty dishes on one counter and a big stack of cupcakes on the other. Oh 

November 2014 Visiting teaching Message

“One of the most meaningful things we can do as parents is teach our children the power of prayer, not just the routine of prayer.” -Tad R. Callister, General Conference 2014 The conference talk I chose for the sisters I teach, is titled, “Parents the 

October Visiting Teaching Message

The October Visiting Teaching Message is Titled,“The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Bread of Life.” It made me think of Lehi’s Dream. The game I chose for this month is not found online. It is in the June 1988 issue of the Friend magazine. It