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The Weight of Obedience: When Priesthood Counsel Caused Harm
In the Mormon church, obedience is taught from an early age. Trusting priesthood leaders, even when it’s hard, is seen as an act of faith. But for me, obedience in Mormonism often meant setting aside my own intuition and handing over decisions that should have been mine. This part of my story is deeply personal. […]
TRAVEL
Who doesn’t love a great musical . . . and when there’s dancing too, I’m all over it. Nothing gets my heart pumping more than seeing a bunch of athletic young men dancing their hearts out on stage – especially to a good tune! About 20 years ago, all of my family went to see the new […]
As a first timer in St. Louis, Missouri I was determined to see and eat the best of the best this summer. With only two half days to really spend in the city, I think we did a pretty dang good job of cramming in what I’ve deemed to be the 5 top attractions in […]
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RECIPES
School started last week! I swear back-to-school keeps getting earlier and earlier. I feel this time of year is bitter sweet. I’m so over all of the bickering and fighting that comes with having all 4 kids home from school, but I never feel like we’ve squeezed in enough fun. This summer especially was full […]
Every year without any effort or thought, I can count on my plum tree producing an abundance of delicious Santa Rosa Plums. I can almost set my clock by the appearance of my tasty plums. They ripen and are ready to eat right around June 10th! There’s nothing more satisfying than walking out to the yard […]
It’s September! It’s September! Can I just tell you how excited I am? Fall is just around the corner, and it’s apple-picking season. One of my favorite activities in the fall is to visit a place called Apple Hill. You can pick your own apples at some of the farms, or just buy fresh apples […]
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