Institutions, made up of fallible men and women, are certain to disappoint. When the ultimate goal is to emulate God's perfection, we will all continually fall short. When my religious institution left me thirsting and aching for more, I'll admit that I started looking around me, … [Read more...]
Room for All in this Church
This is a letter addressed to the members, and especially the Ecclesiastical Leaders, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from a group of Mormon bloggers and podcasters. For background on the issues addressed here, visit my post from this weekend, There is Room … [Read more...]
There is Room Next to Me
When I am fearful or lonely or out of place, when I feel different or uncertain, I practice a simple trick to get outside of myself. I look around me for someone standing alone or looking for a place to belong and I invite them to sit next to me. In that moment, I stop looking … [Read more...]
My Highest and Holiest Calling
My church created a new website, meant to honor moms this coming Mother's Day. The website asserts that motherhood is "the highest and holiest service assumed by humankind." My first thought? This assertion should say "parenthood" in place of "motherhood." But this proved … [Read more...]
I Want to Dance!
I looked at the mess around me, knowing I had to really tackle deep cleaning today. But I didn't want to dread the work, resent the mess, or feel overwhelmed by the task ahead. I decided to turn on an upbeat song on Spotify and my sons instantly responded to the change music … [Read more...]
