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Thought-provoking commentary on life, politics, religion and social issues.

Author: Kim Siever

Radical left queer Mormon. I have been married since 1995, and we have 6 children. Served in the Utah Provo Mission.
Proving the church through archaeology
Archaeology, Proof

Proving the church through archaeology

During our lesson today, our elders quorum instructor shared an experience her had before his mission when he was in … Continue reading Proving the church through archaeology

New calling: Gospel Doctrine teacher
Callings

New calling: Gospel Doctrine teacher

This past Sunday, I was sustained as a Gospel Doctrine teacher. I’m excited about it. This is my second time … Continue reading New calling: Gospel Doctrine teacher

3 reasons Jesus bore our griefs and carried our sorrows
Atonement

3 reasons Jesus bore our griefs and carried our sorrows

I coordinate a sacrament service at a local seniors’ residence. Usually, a member of our ward presents a message, but … Continue reading 3 reasons Jesus bore our griefs and carried our sorrows

A questioning culture
Culture, Learning

A questioning culture

Several months ago, I found myself in a situation where someone chastised me for something I had written on this … Continue reading A questioning culture

What the family proclamation doesn’t say about stay-at-home mothers
Families, Gender, Parenting

What the family proclamation doesn’t say about stay-at-home mothers

You’ve probably seen that The Family: A Proclamation to the World has received a lot of air time in the nearly … Continue reading What the family proclamation doesn’t say about stay-at-home mothers

Will we have belly buttons when we’re resurrected?
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Will we have belly buttons when we’re resurrected?

Since belly buttons are technically scars, will we all be belly button free after we’re resurrected? Continue reading Will we have belly buttons when we’re resurrected?

Humiliez-vous et persévérez dans la prière vers lui.
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Humiliez-vous et persévérez dans la prière vers lui.

I was reading my French copy if the Book of Mormon tonight. I’m in Alma 34, and as soon as … Continue reading Humiliez-vous et persévérez dans la prière vers lui.

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LDS plays

Does anyone know of a good repository of LDS themed plays. I’m looking for something contemporary but that isn’t a … Continue reading LDS plays

More merciful or more just
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More merciful or more just

We had a couple of baby blessings at church today. For one of the babies, some of the family aren’t … Continue reading More merciful or more just

I have fought my way thru
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I have fought my way thru

Oh, that each in the day of his coming may say, “I have fought my way thru; I have finished … Continue reading I have fought my way thru

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