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As I have learned about the original RS sisters, and their spirits, I have pondered what we, as 21st century sisters, could do better. This is what I came up with:
\n\u2022 Be a powerful example for good
\n\u2022 Know the gospel better; understand and work with the Priesthood more
\n\u2022 Stand as a witness; speak out when appropriate
\n\u2022 Challenge ourselves and our families to overcome weaknesses, and follow through
\n\u2022 Do all these things without looking self righteous
\n\u2022 Do not judge, but motivate for good<\/p>\n

\"Sergeant<\/a>
Sergeant Jill Stevens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jill Stevens, Miss Utah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\"Jill<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you remember Miss Utah 2007? Jill Stevens. She is a beautiful young LDS woman who is a Sergeant in Utah\u2019s Army National Guard, and served as a medic in Afghanistan. When she competed in the Miss Utah and Miss America pageants, she made a point to be modest. She was the only one in a one-piece swimming suit. Her evening gowns had sleeves and were modest. My favorite moment was when she “dropped and did 20” in her evening gown. Pure AND class, Pure Class. What an example of greatness! Thank you, Jill, for standing for something.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, she didn\u2019t win the Miss America pageant, but she accomplished her goal of being delightful, and worth noticing, when she was named \u201cAmerica\u2019s Choice\u201d on that program.<\/p>\n

We can all be examples of greatness wherever we are and whatever we are doing. I challenge each of you to look around and find where you can stand strong and immovable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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