To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
All of the prophets have spoken boldly of our duty to share the gospel with everyone we associate with. Joseph Smith: “After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to preach the Gospel.” Brigham Young: “There is neither man or woman in this Church who is not on a mission.” […]
Poetry — A Vision of Words Go Back to Lesson 2. You are probably wondering what poetry has to do with writing your personal history. The answer is that poetry helps us use words that give visual imagery. Visual imagery will make your history breathe. A breathing history will be read and enjoyed. […]
English Class–Imitate Form and Structure Go Back to Lesson 1. This is a writing class, but don’t panic if you don’t know how to write. There are a few simple things you can learn that will make your children love what you write. So listen up! This is going to be fun!! […]
If you want to start a group, or work on this yourself, I offer 12 workshop classes for you to work your way through. I’ll post them all in the next few days. This can be a really fun, social, productive way to bring sisters together, or at the very least, you will create an […]
My mother made a decision when she got married. She decided to continue her schooling, earned a Ph.D, and taught college while my grandmother stayed home and raised us children. She has some regret over this choice, but is grateful it worked out as well as it did. Whether a mother stays home, while raising […]
For years I have wanted to take a Family History Vacation. The definition of a Family History Vacation is to visit where your ancestors came from and see what they may have left behind. We recently returned from a very rewarding trip. We didn’t find much in the way of concrete evidence, but there is […]
Women are pretty amazing. Through the ages there have been women who see a need and step in. These needs could be small, like bringing in a meal or watching someone else’s children, to demanding rights and freedom for their country. History is peppered with stories of women who have moved forward with more faith […]
Are you guilty of zoning out when there is yet another lesson on missionary work? What more can be said anyway, right? Actually, if you are earnestly studying the scriptures, conscious of your own gratitude to our Heavenly Father, or even magnifying your calling in any way, you are anxious to spread the word of […]
Almost one hundred years ago, the Relief Society began holding a Visiting Teaching Meeting, where visiting teachers were required to come and be trained. Guidelines from the Relief Society Handbook were discussed. Questions were answered. Completion was marked off, and the sisters were energized to continue on to the next month. Not all sisters were […]
I’m going through the Book of Mormon at a slower pace than the Sunday School Class. I just got a new set of scriptures and I am working my way through, underlining my favorite passages and adding my personal notes as I go. Can I just quickly testify to you that the words of this […]
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