To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
All of us have favorite Primary songs that we either grew up singing, or listen with rapt attention as the children sing these cherished songs, especially on the best Sacrament Meeting of the year: The Primary Program. We owe a great deal of thanks to one composer in particular, who wrote such favorites as Reverently, […]
We are women of destiny. When the Relief Society was first organized, there were nineteen members, plus officers. By the following March, there were 1158 members attending. They outgrew their meeting room almost immediately, so they met in “The Grove”, where the spillage of sisters could all be included. The Society became so popular that […]
I heard someone ask this question: What has the Church done for women? I might rephrase that question, and ask, what have you, as a woman, done for the Church? Years ago, Belle Spafford asked this same question to Pres. George A. Smith; only she was asking what the National Council of Women […]
April 2010, at the BYU Women’s Conference, Julie B. Beck challenged us to read the Book of Mormon with a special intent. “I have a little exercise for those of you who want something specific to do in your scripture study. Get a new little copy of the Book of Mormon. In the front of […]
Have you ever been visit taught and the companionship begins a game of “I have it worse” in front of you, leaving you out completely? Maybe you’ve visited someone only to have them list, and repeat, their ailments until you have to boldly look at your watch and excuse yourself. Such are the joys of Visiting […]
The prophets foretold a long time ago that marriage would be under fire; that children would be in danger if left to their own devices; and that temptation would pull women out of their duty. We are seeing this more and more as the years get full to overflowing with technological shortcuts that make homemaking […]
As I have studied the history of Relief Society, I’ve come to a conclusion. Mormon women do not understand their true origin or destiny. I certainly didn’t until I began studying. I testify to you that women, who have made the covenant of Baptism, have been given the power of the Holy Ghost. This is […]
I haven’t ever talked about health before, but I am at the age where my body is giving out and I’m anxiously awaiting my “perfected” body. But it occurs to me, aren’t we commanded to take care of the body we have now? Boy, if that’s the case, I may be in trouble! Our world […]
It is impossible to write, even a small portion, of the trek across the prairie to the Rocky Mountains. But, at this time of year, I tend to read material reminding me of the great sacrifices and incredible stories that belong to our legacy. I do not have handcart pioneer ancestors, but there are still […]
There are several thoughts, questions, and ideas going through my head that I’m just going to pour them out in this post, and think about…publicly. Recently, I have experienced moments where I feel like a message is being forced into my head. I just have to think about it and let it stir my conscience […]
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