by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 1, 2016 | for Fun, Lifestyle Design, Mormon Hacks
Happy New Year! And Happy 13th birthday to Mormon Momma! If you're looking for some motivation, a nudge, a push, a shove, or just a little incentive to start 2016 off with a bang, here are some great resources for your consideration. 26 Ways To Take Your Life Back...
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 | Dec 16, 2015 | for Spirit
In October of 2013, a Pew survey made the claim that “big majority of Mormons (including women) oppose women in priesthood.” In March 2014, I wrote Do Mormon Women Oppose Priesthood Ordination? Clarity About the Pew Survey to refute the erroneous...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 14, 2015 | for Spirit
Last week I engaged in a libertarian-esque discussion about geopolitical borders. In the midst of it, I came across a post by Kristine A titled The Rexburg Response to #PantsToChurch that rather fit into the concept of the necessity for distinction of groups. To be...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 7, 2015 | for Spirit
The Teenage Mind When I was in junior high—a mere 14 years old—I was positive I was in love. Not just infatuated. Not just hormonal. This was no ordinary teenage crush, it was different! And, indeed, it was. The object of my affection—affection that was first bestowed...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 13, 2015 | for Spirit
This morning the Office of the First Presidency clarified the handbook changes. These clarifications alleviate or resolve many of the problems being discussed. I'm relieved to hear the intent, much of which aligns with what I had hoped for. While many will still...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 12, 2015 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Upon hearing repeated snorting behind me.] Mom: Caleb, here's some tissue. You need to blow your nose. Caleb (12): Samson needs to blow his nose, too. Mom: You worry about your own nose. Samson can worry about his. Caleb: I need...
by Shelly Parcell | Nov 10, 2015 | for Spirit
We should show love and kindness and sympathy and welcome all to our friendship. At the same time, we need to be careful that we do not “cast out” and “mock” the words of our prophets and “destroy” or discredit them by using social...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 8, 2015 | for Spirit
Over the last couple of chaotic days, I've seen a number of misrepresentations of the new church policy. Some people are willfully misconstruing (of course, because how else does a religion-baiter maintain relevance?), but some of the responsibility lies with the...
by Angie Gardner | Nov 7, 2015 | for Spirit
The last few days have been a frenzy of activity in the LDS world. As someone with a more progressive view of things, it has been a pretty difficult few days. I have been inundated with information from both sides and finally have a minute to sit down and reflect on...
