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Don’t Stand So Close to Me: On Not Hearing Elizabeth Smart
MR says: A really interesting analysis of Elizabeth Smart's recent address and the way that media reacted to it (namely, how it pointed to her Mormon upbringing). Elizabeth Smart made headlines this month when she advocated for human trafficking survivors at a conference hosted by Johns Hopkins...
How to engage youth and kids in Sunday lessons
MR says: LOTS of good ideas at the full blog post. (Get another great article with tips for teaching younger children here.) Since moving back to a family ward I have spent most of my time working...
Good Ideas: Family History Activities
MR says: Fun and fresh ideas for getting the whole family to capture the spirit of family history. Family History can make a great activity for a church function, FHE, or just for yourself. Check out these eight superb ideas to get you going . ....
Languages of Worship - Which do you experience?
MR says: Cool takeoff on "languages of love" concept. During Sunday School this weekend I sort of zoned out. The teacher was talking about worship and what it meant to worship and I was expecting any minute for someone to say, “The Bible dictionary defines worship as blah blah blah.” I lifted the little...
10 Ways to Make Family History Fun
MR says: Some good ideas. It's an important topic that too many of us avoid because it seems boring--but it's so rewarding, and can be fun! Family history is much more than dates, records, and research. Learn how new online resources make it easy for anyone—young or old—to be blessed by participating in...
Nevada's 2013 Young Mother of the Year (a Mormon) Shares Thoughts on Motherhood
MR says: Montserrat Wadsworth recently shared a photo essay with LDS Living. Read it here: "Because Motherhood Is Just Like That. Today I have the fun of having Montserrat Ventura Wadsworth, as...
Notable Quotables from the 2013 Women’s Conference at BYU
MR says: A great rundown of some highlights of BYU Women's Conference. “Lord, who needs me today? Tell me her name.” -Elaine S. Marshall quoting her then Relief Society President – Ann Madsen I have used this sentence prayer in the days since Women’s Conference and by doing so I have invited the...
Tolkien: Tom Bombadil as God
MR says: An interesting little blog entry for all those Lord of the Rings fans out there. I am going to return to The Silmarillion anon but in the meantime, here’s something to cause MCQ and RAF certain pain. If you only know the Lord of the Rings via the Peter Jackson films you will not know Tom...
Sharing Time Ideas for Mother's Day
MR says: Some REALLY cute ideas. If you're in the Primary you know how hard it is to come up with something easy, creative, and fun for kids to make for their moms on Mother's Day. And since we're super helpful and stuff, we've come up with our 10 favorite simple Mother's Day crafts to help you out . ....
A Tale of Two Mother's Days
MR says: The Snarky Mother's Day vs. The Sentimental Mother's Day. Do you generally experience one or the other? Or a combination? The Snarky Mother’s Day How can it be Mothers Day when woken up at 6am or earlier Children begging you to eat breakfast in bed even when it is the worst thing in the...
Barbie Dolls and Welfare Canneries: Efficiency vs. Value in Mormonism
MR says: A great argument that the things we do (especially service opportunities) in Mormonism aren't always about efficiency--the guiding principle is "value." Mattel’s Barbie doll made her first public appearance at a New York toy fair on March 9, 1959. I made my own debut a day later, somewhat west of...
Ken & Kate Plus 8
MR says: Some laughs to be had. Even with one, I struggle to get anywhere on time . . . Ken Craig recently announced on his blog that he and is wife are expecting their 8th child. They recognize that this is not normal in this day and age. Ken cites comedian Jim Gaffigan, father of 5, who said, “Big...
Wanting to Want to Be Spiritual
MR says: Love this honest post by a former Relief Society president, in which she says it's hard to really want to increase our spirituality. What do you think? I just passed the one-year mark of being the Relief Society President in my ward. When I tell people about my job at church, they always have the...
Free Printables from BYU Women's Conference 2013
MR says: Who doesn't love free stuff? Visit the full article to download. The first day of Women's Conference is over, and we heard tons of quotes that would make good printables. But there just wasn't enough time to make them all, so you'll just have to do with these for now . ....
Promblems
MR says: It's prom season! Here's a great post on some of the problems teens face from a dad and former bishop. Prom. The very word conjures up memories of tuxedos, corsages, money, boutonnieres, money, dancing to disco music in formal clothes, more money, and the imminent doorstep. My EC and I both went...
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