As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we should be the most tolerant people in the world. We know what it means to be like Christ. He loved everyone, no matter what their background. They were sinners, adulterers, haters, murderers, and He loved them. He loved those and forgave those that crucified Him. So, we have that perfect example. Why don’t we reach out more? Why don’t we take the time as LDS members of the church to get to know those people that are different than us. Serve them? One congregation in Missouri is setting … Continue reading →

When I moved back to Utah last year, I was eager to make new friends. That is because when I left Georgia where I was living for two years, I left behind a great group of girlfriends that I still miss everyday. Yes, I can keep in touch with them via facebook and the blogs, and phone, but it is just not the same. My ward was an older, more established ward with not a lot of young Moms. It was hard connecting with those few young Moms there were in the ward because we were only living there temporarily. … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I went to a non-LDS Moms playgroup. Yep, that was the name of it. It strikes me as very silly. But, then again, I live in Utah. I recently met a friend at a park a month or so ago. She had just moved here, our little boys are about the same age, and she and I hit it off. We exchanged phone numbers and have gotten together many times since. Our little boys are loving each other, and it’s great to have another friend. Period. She’s Jewish, I’m Mormon. Big deal. But, to some people, it is a … Continue reading →

Have you ever stopped to think about friends that you’ve made through the church? I’ve thought about this recently. My ward is very small and is made up of a very interesting group of people. As a result, I think I have found myself making friends with women that maybe in the everyday world I wouldn’t have been drawn to. I think that is a good thing. You ward is like your family. You are together a lot, and you have these callings that you share with people that forces you to get to know them. I have found that … Continue reading →

Seeing as it is Christmas Eve, I am automatically thinking of traditions. Many of us have traditions in our own families, and when we merge families together, sometimes celebrating all of the traditions can be a task. This year, I am so very lucky to have some members of my family staying with me this Christmas. My parents are here, bringing the traditions that I had growing up, and my sister and her husband and two kids are here, bringing their own traditions. Let’s not forget my husband, and his family traditions. So, this year, we are essentially celebrating three … Continue reading →

God is love. He is not hate. So, it is amazing to me, how some individuals can justify their actions of hate in the name of Christianity. I recently read an article on CNN.com that you can find here where an extremist, radical “church” (and I use those quotations on purpose) are going to protest the funeral of Elizabeth Edwards for “issues related to her personal life”. Whatever that means. The article goes on to say how this church has protested at funerals before. They have protested at funerals of fallen soldiers claiming that these soldiers were punished by God. … Continue reading →