My Definition of God and a Possible Response to Homosexuality in Church Policy
Two issues many members of the church—myself included—are struggling with are gender and sexuality. Both are highly charged. Here I am sharing some ideas that I've had to help me reconcile church...
View ArticleOctober 2018 General Conference
Here is your open thread to talk about all things Saturday, October 6th, General Conference. Of course, perhaps the only thing is the two-hour block. Rumored for well over 20 years, this has finally,...
View ArticleI’m Crying Over Temple Changes — In a Good Way
I'm just going to put this right here: LDS Church changes temple ceremony; faithful feminists will see revisions and additions as a ‘leap forward’ While I only label myself a feminist with a lot of...
View ArticleAbortion 💔
Undoubtedly someone who reads this has had an abortion. I love you and would be honored to help you. If you are in a crisis pregnancy, I would be honored to help you (and have worked with crisis...
View ArticleSpring 2019 General Conference Open Thread
The rumors are swirling again! What have you heard? What will actually happen? Only time will tell. Please comment with your thoughts and insights! I'll be updating as I'm able. Saturday Morning...
View ArticleAutumn 2019 General Conference Open Thread
Given that this is the first post since last conference—and my general ambivalence about blogging anywhere the past few years—I realize no one may even see this. But, just in case, here is the...
View ArticleSpring 2020 General Conference Open Thread
Saturday Morning Session Russel M. Nelson Please note that he was surprised about the world events that mark this conference session. He isn't claiming that his, “Eat your vitamin pills. Get some rest....
View ArticleDivorce and Abuse Q&A with Monica Moore Smith: Hosted by Al Fox Carraway
One of my daughters, Monica Moore Smith, divorced after more than two years in an abusive marriage. She had done “all the right things.” She had committed to living a moral life at a very young age and...
View ArticleAutumn 2020 General Conference Open Thread
I didn't live blog Saturday's session. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments about it as well. Can we just note that worldwide deaths this year are on par with the past couple of years?...
View ArticleThe Question of Absolute Compliance
There's an old humorous saying: Catholics claim the pope is infallible, but no one believes it. Mormons claim the prophet is fallible, but no one believes it. It's more true than it should be. (Perhaps...
View ArticleSpring 2021 General Conference Open Thread
I will live blog as I…feel like it. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments about any talk or topic addressed. Saturday Morning Session Russel M. Nelson Welcome. A year for the record...
View ArticleOnly Truth
Real kindness is our closest approximation of truth. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 Some people choose a word to inspire them in the New Year. Last year, as I...
View ArticleGeneral Conference Changes, the False Belief that Everything is God’s Will,...
As members of the church, we are often forced into cognitive dissonance. We hit that place again this year. Much of it seems to come from the untenable deification of leadership that seems widespread...
View ArticleAutumn 2021 General Conference Open Thread
My entire life I have loved and anticipated General Conference. I'm not feeling it so much this year. I may or may not post anything. Or may do it retroactively. If you have any thoughts you'd like to...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To President Russell M. Nelson
My Thoughts on Leadership The three faithful and thoughtful authors of this letter—Jamie Hepworth, Mickelle Shea, and Nancy Jones—have given permission to others to post their words to the prophet....
View ArticleMask Up, Oh Ye Disobedient!
The letter below was forwarded to me by a member of the Farmington Utah Stake. Scientism should not trump science, in the church or out. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for your faithfulness over...
View ArticleSpring 2022 General Conference Open Thread
I will probably only be live blogging on Sunday. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments. It's strange to me that the church is proudly aligning with legislation that prohibits so-called...
View ArticleAutumn 2022 General Conference Open Thread
I will probably only be live blogging on Sunday. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments. Saturday Morning Session Dallin H. Oaks Dieter F. Uchtdorf The best guide you can possibly have for...
View ArticleSpring 2023 General Conference Open Thread
I will probably only be live blogging on Sunday. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments. Elder Holland is out with Covid. (Love Elder Holland.) A number of months ago he mentioned suffering...
View ArticleAutumn 2023 General Conference Open Thread
I'll be traveling on Saturday, but will listen as available. Please leave your insights and favorite quotes. Saturday Morning Session David A. Bednar Amy A. Wright Rober M. Daines To serve in this...
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