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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

Joseph Smith, the seer stone, and a hat
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Joseph Smith, the seer stone, and a hat

During a seminary morningside this morning, a stake president relayed the experience of Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon … Continue reading Joseph Smith, the seer stone, and a hat

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Honesty, according to For The Strength of Youth

In Gospel Doctrine class today, we split into small groups to discuss six principles in For The Strength of Youth. … Continue reading Honesty, according to For The Strength of Youth

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Happy 10th anniversary!

So I completely missed a major milestone this year: in July, Our Thoughts hit our 10 year mark. In that … Continue reading Happy 10th anniversary!

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