Ayundando a otros en nuestra comunidad entender acerca de la Sociedad de Socorro

Editor’s note: With apologies to Norma, this post was accidentally posted on Tuesday, missing both many photos and also some of Norma’s thoughts. Below, find the updated post, including both a gallery of pictures and some edits to the text. These edits include a little more of what Norma has shared about the focus and [...]

Portraits of Mormon Women: Laura

(Laura on the left with good friend, Jaymie) I am the fabulous Laura Stewart. I’m the youngest of 6 kids, and definitely unlike any of the ones before. I was raised in the same house, my parents never moved – they’re still there. I’m finding that the more I experience life, the more I realize [...]

First Person: “I Love You More Than Banana Bread”

By Heather L. It all started with two loaves of banana bread that turned out perfectly! We ate almost the whole first loaf for breakfast. My plan was to take the second loaf to our church social that evening – I was so excited! Beautiful and delicious banana bread isn’t easy for me, and having [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: My company was bought by a corporation run mostly by Mormons. Will this mean I could lose my job?

That title attempts to paraphrase the concern that one of our readers, Dani, recently shared in the following question she submitted: An insider has told me that the company [that just purchased the company I have been working for] is primarily Mormon. I have made no attempt at research, fear limiting me. I have heard [...]

We Believe: Our True Identity

This is a beautiful video with President Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminding us of who we really are as children of God — a great lesson! This reminded me of a quote from Sister Sheri Dew, a former member of the General Relief Society Presidency of the Church. “Ask the Lord to help you [remember, with [...]

Mormon Women in Recent Sports Headlines

Australian Olympic gold medalist,  Torah Bright, talks on MSN video about her experience in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (includes great footage of her Olympic performance) Two Mormon women play on NCAA basketball teams Rugby team forfeits rugby national championship to honor the Sabbath 18-year-old Mormon, Amber Ah Sue, wins Senior gold medal at the [...]

Planting the Seed of Faith

by Heather L. It sits on my kitchen counter, that pumpkin, waiting for the sun to shine, the earth to warm, and for me to exercise a little bit of faith. It’s not unlike the faith it takes to keep even one of God’s commandments, or make it through another stressful day. It is all [...]

Jesus Christ Knows Us; He Is Our Savior

By Amber It had been a rough day. It was one of those shake-my-fists-at-heaven-sort of days. After struggling through hours upon hours of my little guy’s cries, I felt ready to throw in the towel. I looked toward Heaven and cried out “Why? Why are you sending my husband to medical school? Why were we supposed to [...]

Temple Open House for Gila Arizona Temple

The open house for the Gila Valley Arizona Temple will begin April 23 and run through Saturday, May 15. For more information about schedules for the open house, location of the temple and parking, and pictures of the inside and outside of the temple, see the following stories: Public to tour the Gila Valley Arizona [...]

Portraits of Mormon Women: Valerie

Hi—I am Valerie.  I am thirty-two and am married with four children, ages 10, 5, 3 and 7 months.  I love photography, crafts, blogging, teaching, cooking, spending time with family, hiking, playing basketball and discovering new places. I would like to share an experience I had that tells me that God answers prayers.  I had [...]