To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Marriage is an eternal concept. It’s not just for this world. Maybe that’s why the idea of marriage is being attacked by evil forces? Pres. Hinckley talks bluntly about marriage in 1991. A quick comparison between then and now shows a downward trend and a more modern outlook toward marriage. In his talk, President Hinckley […]
This week, for my General Conference Odyssey post, I get to write about my thoughts from Russell M. Nelson’s talk, “Lessons from Eve,” from October 1987. While growing up, I was taught that everything was Eve’s fault. If she hadn’t let herself be tricked by Satan women would all be in much better shape. Women […]
In the October 1987 General Conference, President Ezra Taft Benson gave a talk directed to the fathers. Today, this talk would be very different. Reading it now, for me, is almost refreshing because he speaks with such authority, making everything black and white. Where I feel more inclined to accept the message, I’m not sure […]
Is it really true? Is Relief Society the last place on earth a girl can learn how to be a mother? Perhaps, there are other organizations out there, but it’s likely our church is the last and only place motherhood is praised. In fact, our church offers so many tools to help mothers be distinct […]
I’ve talked to enough people to know that the Relief Society organization is struggling down in the grassroots of the ward level. With all the changes we’ve been experiencing, people are wondering just how to move forward with the church. What is our Relief Society sisterhood? Here are my thoughts and observations and maybe a […]
Because there is a war going on between good and evil, sometimes I wonder what Relief Society is doing about it. Is it okay to talk about issues that are controversial during class or activities? Not to be controversial, but to become aware of the evil around us and know how to stand for truth. […]
I just finished reading a book about a family that hid a terrible secret. Their father was abusive. It turned out the father was mentally ill, and the family didn’t realize it until a lot of damage to the family had already been done. How do spouses escape? How do children survive? What can others […]
Only recently have parents begun teaching their children openly about inappropriate sexual relations. In the past, this was a taboo subject and children were left to learn from friends off the street or personal experience. Today, parents are fighting back. They are stepping up with open conversations to protect their children from the pain and […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post of the Welfare session of April 1982. Back in 1982, welfare concerns were employment, economy and maintaining your property. Today, our emphasis has shifted somewhat. While trying to physically survive on this planet, we can find valuable welfare support at lds.org. As we begin this new year of […]
President Nelson has asked us to re-energize Relief Society by understanding our purpose. We have a destiny, sisters, and he is calling on us to position ourselves, so we can become a vital part in preparing the world to receive its king, even Jesus Christ. Feeling a Part of Relief Society If you don’t feel […]
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