I am practicing being kind over being right. This becomes a sort of mantra for Pat Peoples, the central character in Silver Linings Playbook. Pat's life is complex, to say the least; complicated by mental illness, time spent in a psychiatric hospital, tenuous family … [Read more...]
Accepting What I Don’t Know
I decided to finally be honest about what I don't know, so I can move forward in faith. If I continue to mourn the loss of "I know," I'll remain stuck in a faith no-man's land. Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway. - Mother … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Andy Kano and Oppressed LDS Men
Dear Mr Kano, Congratulations on making an important contribution to the conversation about gender inequality in the LDS Church. Clearly the New York Times presented an unbalanced piece when they neglected to address the significant concerns of men in the church; including … [Read more...]
Untangling Modesty Messages: What I Hope to Teach My Children About Their Bodies, Clothing, and Modesty
This past summer, my daughter, just 6, saw a doll and talked about how she liked it, except it was too bad her clothes were so immodest. This made the doll less desirable, which was sad because she really loved it. As I heard her express these ideas, I felt an odd discomfort and … [Read more...]
A Legacy of Questions: Why I Believe the LDS Community Should Welcome the Questions of Ordain Women
A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend a law school dinner with Chief Justice Cady of the Iowa Supreme Court. He addressed the group after the meal, sharing his passion for a vibrant judicial system. During his remarks, he emphasized a point that I … [Read more...]
