He is Risen
I have always loved Easter, above all other holy-days of the year. It’s a glorious moment in Christianity: Christ the Lord is risen today! Hallelujah! The dark clouds of despair have fled away. The Spring morning breaks, the sky is […]
Love
Love Notes
If you were to ask me, “What’s the best Christmas gift you ever received?” the first answer to pop into my head would undoubtedly be my red tutu. That’s me in the picture, in sequin heaven and matching Keds, Christmas
Earth School
Yesterday in my RS lesson, we actually experienced a truly safe space. It’s the first time in my long church life I’ve ever felt that. We were talking about adversity being the homework of earth school — that our lessons
Finding Heaven Within
“I looked in temples, churches & mosques. But I found the Divine within my Heart.” ~ Rumi Many Christians, Muslims, and some Buddhists imagine a heavenly place as an eternal reward for the faithful. While this place is often described
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The Way
How can we know the Way? We sing “Come, follow me, the Savior said, then let us in his footsteps tread.” Yet for me, the biggest challenge I have faced and continue to face in life is how do I
Silence Along the Covenant Path
When President Nelson became Prophet, he challenged the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to “keep on the Covenant Path”. This phrase was repeated several times in a recent conference, and has become President Nelson’s theme.
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Wabi-Sabi
I am drawn to old architectural pieces. Windows, doors, mantels, shutters, and even doorknobs. Humble as they are, these items hold for me a richness and history, and I love that they each carry within them a story or two…
Then Jesus Beholding Him Loved Him
One of my favorite stories in scripture is the interaction of Jesus with the “Rich Young Ruler”, as so poignantly displayed in many LDS chapels in Heinrich Hoffman’s 1888 painting. I think it’s really ironic to feature this painting, for
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To Minister and Be Ministered
My former “home teacher” came to me the other day and asked what he’s supposed to do to “minister” to my family. He really had no idea, now that there’s no lesson to teach, no monthly report to do, nor
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The Contemplative Mirror
As Paul concludes his great discourse on the Pure Love of Christ (“Charity” / “agape”) I am drawn to these last two verses. “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then
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