A Prayer of Faith

Photography by John Telford

Written by Susan Easton Black

Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
Jesus annointed that Prophet and Seer

Dedicated to the memory of the Prophet Joseph Smith, John Telford and Susan Easton Black have created a fabulous photographic essay, Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man. Glancing though the pages it is obvious that the photos, pull out quotations, and text all work together to portray Joseph, his times and seasons. Read the rest of this entry »

The Relief Society Declaration (see my initial post here) begins with these words:

We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction.

Volumes could be written on this sentence alone–join me in exploring and pondering these eternal truths, seeking out practical applications of these words.
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Taken from The Joyful Surprise of Motherhood by Jean Knight Pace, Ensign, January 2006

This article poses myths that are common among couples and singles about having children. After the disclaimer of not everyone will have children in this life, she begins admitting herself that she was “shocked to discover that motherhood was the most satisfying and fulfilling thing” she had ever done. Coming from the perspective of one who was “subject to school goals, career dreams, plans, and other people’s demands and expectations” for what life should be, she list several common beliefs or myths about having children that, in her opinion, are not akin to reality. Read the rest of this entry »