Teaching the Teacher One of my university students recently shared the following email with me (just days after the ruling regarding same-sex marriage): I actually wasn’t able to sleep for a couple of nights because I was so worried about the effect this Supreme Court ruling would have on the nation and the world. But […]

Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.” There is a reason this statement is second only to the fact that we are created by God in His image. Once we know who He is, then we can begin to truly understand […]

I was hunting through boots on clearance a few months ago, trying to think of what needed replacing and which sizes would fit the children. And then I realized with a shock that the answer was ALL OF THEM. Every size. If it wouldn’t fit one child it would fit another, and if we already […]

In Pres. Julie Beck’s talk at BYU Women’s Conference in April 2010 she said women “are like lionesses at the gate of their home”. If blogs are any measure, this idea has struck a chord with a large number of LDS women. I see it frequently quoted and talked about. I believe that most of us recognize […]

Stories are powerful. It’s why they are a part of every culture. There are legends and myths, fairy tales and fables, and then there are the most powerful stories of all – the stories that bind us together, create in us a sense of place and duty, make us more resilient in times of difficulty. […]

With all of the attacks on the family now is not the time to “check our religion at the door.” How do we counteract all of these attempts to redefine the traditional family out of existence? We start right where we are: in our own homes, in our schools, in our communities.