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REMEMBERING THE MARTYRDOM
Order the table cloths— check Find centerpieces for the tables—check Weed the yard— check Locate easels for paintings—check This last week was the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, and we…
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BUILDING A FAMILY ON RIGHTEOUS TRADITIONS
“Out of my 5 children, which 4 would I want to see walk away from the Church?” As a mother, knowing the stats for 2002 were at an all-time 80% high with young…
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PASSOVER: IT’S MORE THAN A GAME
As I sit at my computer to write I look down to see tiny bread crumbs at my desk sandwiched in between keys of the keyboard. How did I miss these crumbs too?…
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SYMBOLS OF A COVENANTER
We have loved learning about our Israel roots and those who have come before us —who have stood to defend religious beliefs and have kept the covenant. Even stood when it meant suffering…
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WHY THE MIDDLE CANDLE FOR OUR HANUKKIAH IS NOW PURPLE
This week we took time to remember the Feast of the Tabernacle. In continuing with my frequent posts on the joy of teaching my grandchildren what I am learning, I couldn’t resist sharing…
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WHY DO WE NO LONGER CELEBRATE A “COMMERCIALIZED” CHRISTMAS
I have always loved Christmas. For the first half of my life, I celebrated it just like my parents had done when they were children. My memories are filled with reindeer on the…
