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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Home Away From Home
At nineteen years old, I was itching for adventure. (Weren’t we all?) I signed up for a summer program in London, and then—armed with a change of clothes, a stash of peanut butter bars, and plenty of pluck—I backpacked from … Continue reading
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God in Nature
Who of us hasn’t marveled at the beauty of a spectacular sunset, the power of a rushing river, the intricacy of a spider’s web, or the incredible complexity of the human body? If you are like me, stopping and really … Continue reading
What can the Mormon community do to make it better for homosexuals?
The idea for this post has been on my mind ever since Mostly a Martha’s post about the BYU Understanding Same-Gender Attraction group’s video. It has taken me some time to write as I am sure to either offend someone … Continue reading
Overcoming Conflict by Becoming One the Lord’s Way
What a wonderful world we live in. We have been given all the resources we need to thrive. With the Lord’s help, as well as the help of each each other, we have what we need to enjoy a happy … Continue reading
