by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 27, 2015 | for Mind, for Spirit
Cliff Notes version of this post: Tolerance (inclusion, acceptance, etc.) is not inherently virtuous. It is only virtuous to the extent that the thing being tolerated (included, accepted, etc.) is virtuous or to the extent that tolerating (including, accepting, etc.)...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 27, 2014 | Videos of Jesus Christ
If you were sitting in a small group, talking to Christ (can you even imagine?) what would you ask? I'd probably ask something like: Is it worth the trouble? Do I even have a shot at this exaltation thing? What are the most important things for me to fix? (Listed by...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last night, waiting backstage  for our second show of the day to begin, a discussion ensued. (Not at my encouragement, I'd like to note.) A cast member who's husband is the bishop of her ward said: As Primary president, two-thirds of our entire budget went to Cub...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 4, 2013 | for Body, for Good
My life as a mom began in 1987, first with four girls who were followed later by two boys. It was June 25, 2000, when I finally understood the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law thing. Although it was only after 13 years of parenting, all it took was about 30 seconds of...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 28, 2013 | 100 Day Challenge, Lifestyle Design
It is easy to justify just one more piece of chocolate. What could it matter? It's just a few more calories. No big deal. It is easy to justify taking a pen from the office. What could it matter? It's just a few cents. No big deal. It's easy to justify cutting in...