by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 27, 2014 | for Spirit, 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 | Mar 23, 2014 | Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
Fasting is not my children's favorite word. To be honest, it isn't mine either. But about 15 years ago—when our kids were really struggling with trying to fast—we had this family home evening lesson. Remembering all the benefits of fasting (particularly when our...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 20, 2014 | for Spirit, Videos of Jesus Christ
The Sheep and the Goats There is a scene in the musical GodSpell that depicts the Jesus figure teaching his followers about the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31–46). It's both a poignant and humorous scene, often shown with those listening (like Judas) trying...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 19, 2014 | for Spirit
For the first time in forever…they were noticed by someone! (Feel free to sing along.) Today, Peggy Fletcher Stack reported that the LDS church has made a huge, bold move into the 20th century! They have, for the first time, included…wait for it…portraits of general...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 16, 2014 | for Spirit, Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
Seven years after I wrote Bullying at Church, the post came screaming back to life. That traffic (not coincidentally, I'm sure) coincided with the release of the Mormon Moment video titled, Bullying – Stop It. The video went viral almost immediately and along...
