We’ve all seen it. Families are changing. It’s harder to keep the family intact with so much working against it. The National Domestic Violence Hotline says, “Nearly half of all women and men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.”1 Domestic violence statistics appear to be going down, but everyone […]
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You Are a Lioness at the Gate
In Pres. Julie Beck’s talk at BYU Women’s Conference in April 2010 she said women “are like lionesses at the gate of their home”. If blogs are any measure, this idea has struck a chord with a large number of LDS women. I see it frequently quoted and talked about. I believe that most of us recognize […]
Most Blessed Easter!
“There is no greater expression of love than the heroic Atonement performed by the Son of God. Were it not for the plan of our Heavenly Father, established before the world began, in a very real sense, all mankind—past, present, and future—would have been left without the hope of eternal progression. As a result of […]
First Observe, Then Serve Christmas Service Kit
Service. We all know we should do it. But sometimes it can be hard thinking of what to do, especially when you have young children. What if you had a way to help your family plan service projects you can do together and also individually? Neisha, from Hang a Ribbon on the Moon, created this […]
My America
My daughter, Marie, is serving as a missionary in Swansea, Wales right now. In her email home on Monday she spoke about the experience she had serving refugees, most from Sudan. She shared some wise words we’ve been reading over and over to help us keep our perspective after the election. Marie wrote: “When I […]
Jesus Christ Understands Motherhood
As I’ve been reading, pondering, and preparing lessons for my family from the New Testament I’ve come to an even stronger realization than ever before that Jesus Christ understands motherhood. The masses that pressed upon Him. People reaching out to touch Him. His constant teaching and guiding. Gathering children into His arms. Feeding the hungry. […]
Five Generations of Women
Meet little Thea. I know you have already met her but meet her again! Isn’t she just darling? The mitochondrial DNA she carries has been passed down from mother to daughter for thousands of years. But that is not all that links us together. Thea has now become part of a long-line of faith filled […]
On Loving Life
This past January we had an extra Relief Society meeting that highlighted five sisters. They each shared what some of their favorite things were and as a result we got to know each of them a little better. It was such a good meeting that this past week we did it again with different sisters and I […]
Becoming More
There has been so much swirling around in my head the past few weeks that I’m surprised I haven’t dropped over from dizziness. I’ve been on autopilot since the holidays. Or survival mode. Whatever you want to call it. We had a wonderful holiday break! So much so that I totally forgot about “the list,” […]
Give and Receive Joy
Can you package JOY? I am grateful for first baby laughs. There is something so joyful and sweet and innocent about babies laughing. You just can’t help but smile yourself. #gratitude #gratefulhearts #henrymurdock A video posted by Montserrat Wadsworth (@cranialhiccups) on Nov 2, 2015 at 2:17pm PST Can you box up baby laughter, the smell […]
Dinner Conversation Starters: Gratitude Edition
Why are so many memories centered around food? Is it because one of the primal instincts to eat is more enjoyable when shared in the company of others? I’m not sure. I just know some of my favorite parts of the day are spent sitting around the dinner table eating a meal with my family. […]
High Expectations
The year: 1993 The time: September The place: Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho) The person: a 15 year old freshman Yes, crazy as it sounds, my mom dropped me off in a town 2,000 miles from home to an apartment where four of my roommates were Ricks College cheerleaders. In a bit of panic when she […]
Gender Is Essential
When my first born son was a baby, only 8 months old, he would sit in his walker and play with the baby toys. Then my husband or one of his brothers would drive by in a tractor or semi-truck loaded with hay. My son would go nuts! He’d make truck noises, wave his arms […]
Defend the Family!
There is no question there is an attack on the family. Just scan the headlines of any news outlet and you’ll find startling evidence of the strategic ways the adversary is trying to destroy this most beautiful and basic of human relationships. How do we counteract all of these attempts to redefine the traditional family […]
The Art of Homemaking
I love the story of the Shunammite Woman in the Old Testament. She recognizes that Elisha is a prophet of God who often passes through Shunem. She goes the extra mile to provide a sanctuary for him to rest and stay during his travels. She seems to have thought of everything he would need. “And […]
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