Posted on December 11th, 2009 by mormonwomen
Many people have wondered about sheet music to Shawna Belt Edwards’ beautiful song, “Do You Have Room?” — it’s available on her website here. You can also find information about getting a free MP3 of the song at her site as well. [Update: A new version of the video is available here.] ——– See the [...]
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Posted on December 10th, 2009 by mormonwomen
~ By Shawna Belt Edwards It was the night before Christmas Eve. John was already asleep beside me, unconcerned about the last minute plans I was making. I had meant to be all ready for Christmas, but I didn’t count on the chicken pox. For three days and nights I had cared for Rebecca and [...]
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Filed under: Articles and Talks
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by mormonwomen
My name is Rachel and I am 27 years old. I was raised as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have been married for almost 8 years and I have four children, ages 6, 5, 2 and 1. If you do the math on that one, yes, I was [...]
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Filed under: Portraits of Mormon Women
Posted on December 8th, 2009 by mormonwomen
The author of this essay is Michelle F, the mother of two young boys. Before she married, she served an LDS mission in Bulgaria. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 I remember visiting my “well to do” grandparents in California when I was about [...]
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Posted on December 7th, 2009 by mormonwomen
~ by Sarah Seeking refuge from religious persecution in the 1880′s, ten LDS families moved north to settle southern Alberta, Canada. More followed. The settlements thrived despite the initial trepidation felt by their new Canadian neighbors. Through hard work and great farming skills the members were eventually accepted into the Canadian community. Many of the [...]
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Filed under: Ask a Mormon Woman
Posted on December 6th, 2009 by mormonwomen
By: Janelle When I was six months pregnant with my third child, my family took a camping vacation to the redwoods. In the middle of the night I woke up to sharp pains in my abdomen and back. I tried to wait the pain out, hoping it would pass, but finally I decided to pray. [...]
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Filed under: We Believe
Posted on December 5th, 2009 by mormonwomen
One of the yearly events that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world enjoy is the First Presidency Devotional that comes at the beginning of December. With the internet, it’s easier than ever for members of the Church and our friends to listen to messages about the Savior, Jesus [...]
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Posted on December 4th, 2009 by mormonwomen
~by Jenna Consolo Treats are the easy part of Family Home Evening, this tradition that has us gather our families around us every Monday night for a gospel lesson, an activity or game, some songs, a prayer, and then, for many families, refreshments. I am an ardent believer in Family Home Evening. I have tried [...]
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Filed under: Mormon Family Life
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by mormonwomen
Story told by Krittiya (Interview written by Janelle) “Seal to me.” Three days after my husband’s death, I looked at his picture in our bedroom. While looking at the picture, I heard my husband’s voice say to me, “Seal to me.” My husband had taken me several times to the Visitor’s Center at the Oakland [...]
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Filed under: Conversion Stories
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by mormonwomen
I am a forty-eight year old wife and mother and a former school teacher. I enjoy reading, logic games, spending time with my family and volunteering in my daughters’ school. I have two interrelated stories that demonstrate how I know that God is aware of me and loves me, and that He answers our prayers.
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Filed under: Portraits of Mormon Women