A Mormons Woman’s story of conversion
~by Becky
I sat staring at the surf as I listened to the hypnotic rush of the waves. My feet were going deeper into the wet sand as it disappeared and then covered them again. It was one of those quiet moments, when, like it or not, my thoughts ran deep. [...]
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All my life I’ve wanted just a little more sleep to do the right thing. To earn God’s love. Crazy I know but there it is. I tell people I’m a recovering oldest daughter. Must do it right.
Now it’s about pleasing God and not doing it right. That new attitude [...]
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My name is Katy, short for Kathryn. I’ve been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since I was baptized at the age of eight years old. My parents were raised Mormon. My grandparents were raised Mormon. Their grandparents were raised Mormon…..I could keep going back to my pioneer relatives [...]
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(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 that [...]
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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 just [...]
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Hi. My name is Susan Noyes Anderson (Sue), and I am happy to be joining the creative team here at Mormon Women. I’ve been aware of the site for some time through my blog pal, Michelle, and I hope I can contribute something of value to this wonderful community of writers, readers, and commenters who [...]
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Barbara is a Mormon woman who is an example of courage, faith, endurance, love, and service. She is a woman of varied interests and talents, who has overcome significant obstacles in her life. She is also my aunt. Her words in this portrait are taken (with her permission) from a priceless book she wrote as [...]
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~by Jess
Hi! My name is Jessica but most just call me Messy Jess. I grew up in the Mormon Church. I married in the temple at age 26 and eight years later I am happy to be a stay-at-home mom with four children. I like to be active and busy. My two favorite things right now [...]
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~by Michelle
Years ago, my father gave me a priesthood blessing. A key message of the blessing was that I would come to know how close God is, and how involved He can be in my life if I will let Him be. I have been thinking lately about how that blessing has unfolded over the [...]
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My name is Michelle. I’m a Mormon Woman, and I love our temples.
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