When Church Goes Wrong

What do you do when… It's been over a year (possibly two) since your child has had a lesson in Primary class. It's been several months since your child's (different child than #1) Primary teacher has even shown up and she asks you, “Doesn't she like me?”...

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Do you play that game? You know the wonderful game of jealousy, coveting, envy, greed, and eventually passing judgement so as to make yourself feel better about your own life? More importantly, do you play that game in relation to the gospel, church life, covenants...

Utah Mormon

What does that even mean?! I tell you what, I was born and raised in Utah and I don't see a difference. I have since lived a great many other places, being married to a Coast Guard Member will do that to you, and I still don't see a difference. I'll give you that...

Men Are that they Might Have Joy

So, I am making guacamole. My hands are a mess and I am in the get it done zone. The fam is at a baseball game (all except baby and me) and that's when it happens. The baby needs me. Really? I just want to finish this one thing! He was being persistent, but I was up...

To BYU or not To BYU; That is the Question

Picture this: A sleepy morning stumbling around in the bathroom in my new apartment at college. Just a few weeks in, and things are going well. My path has been different than many around me. Getting here has not been easy, life has sent me many challenges, but I am...

Call me?

I have no idea why I have been prompted to write this, other than as I have gone about my very busy life the last few weeks, this experience has popped into my mind over and over and over. Perhaps it is meant for someone out there, or perhaps I still have not...