As I grew up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I often wondered about the relationship between women and the priesthood. Priesthood power was often taught as something that was only possessed by men, and I wanted to know how I fit in to a very patriarchal church and if I really needed to learn much about the priesthood. In more recent times, there has been clearer teachings on what the priesthood is; that it’s God’s power... Read more
If you’ve ever had a child diagnosed with a mental health disorder, you know that it’s like entering a new world. Suddenly you are bombarded by new vocabulary, new ideas, new worries, new solutions, and new problems to encounter. Our son was diagnosed with ADHD in October, and I’ve been relying on the Lord in navigating this new world. Whether your child has ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder and others, here are some thoughts from the Church of... Read more
I love reading, including Latter-day Saint books. I also love reading books written and designed for Latter-day Saint children. What better way to teach your children gospel principles than by reading beautifully illustrated books packed with eternal truths? Perfect for your kiddo to look at during Sacrament Meeting, an easy idea for family home evening, or a spiritual bedtime story, here are six Latter-day Saint children’s books. Latter-day Baby by Taylor and Madeline Madsen Geared for smaller children, Latter-day Baby... Read more
If you need some motivation or comfort for your role as a mother, here are five General Conference talks about motherhood. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focuses on family, including the roles of parents. Throughout the history of the church, leaders have taught the importance of motherhood and fatherhood in the plan of salvation. With Mother’s day coming up this weekend, these wonderful talks will remind you of the divinity of your calling as mothers. Are We... Read more
I’ve had two very hard pregnancies, but I know that the Lord helped me through them. May is HG (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) Awareness Month, which is fitting since both of my HG babies were born in May. HG is extreme sickness during pregnancy. Unlike regular morning sickness, women with HG are rarely able to eat anything without nausea and excessive vomiting. While morning sickness is typically worse in the mornings and usually ends after the first trimester, HG lasts all day... Read more
Around Mother’s Day, I often find myself thinking about the mother of my spirit, my Heavenly Mother, and how I can continue to work on building a relationship with Her. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that we have both a Heavenly Mother and a Heavenly Father. Not much has been officially stated about Her, but Her existence and identity as a loving mother is a cherished doctrine. We are cautioned against speculating, but... Read more
As long as I can remember, I have loved to read. I read lots of different genres and have enjoyed different types of books. As an adult and a mom, I have started enjoying nonfiction, specifically books about the gospel, womanhood, and motherhood. There are so many wonderful female authors in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These women share their testimonies of the gospel and the sacred role of motherhood. Here are ten faith promoting book recommendations... Read more
Since becoming a mom, I have spent most of my Sundays in the hallways rather than sitting in the chapel. From fussy newborns to chasing down a preschooler with ADHD, it’s a rare occasion that I actually get to sit in the pew. During one of these frequent outings in the hallway, the phrase “holy are the hallways” stuck in my mind. As we continually end up outside the chapel, I have thought about this phrase and what it means... Read more
The weekend before Easter, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the world listened to General Conference. This semi-annual broadcast is an opportunity for members to listen to the prophet and other church leaders called by God. These men and women share inspirational messages about Jesus Christ and His gospel. Being right before Easter, there were many talks centered on Christ and how to honor Him during the Easter season. On Saturday morning, Gary E. Stevenson,... Read more
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