Author Archives: Anie J. Haven

About Anie J. Haven

Anie J. Haven, the youngest of three, was born to two wonderful parents in Salt Lake City, Utah. Coming from a family divided in faith, Anie has learned the importance of patience, tolerance, forgiveness, and the ability to look for the value in all things. She enjoys reading, writing, dancing, and solving puzzles – people being the most complex puzzles of them all. She loves to observe others to learn how and why they think and act and from doing so has come to understand herself. Anie has a BA in Creative Writing from Southern Utah University and is working toward an MA in Publishing from Emerson College.

My Ten Percent

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Anie J. Haven

A principle of significant value to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the law of tithing. With the recent articles concerning the amount of money Mitt Romney has donated to the LDS church, I feel it … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Every Day

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Anie J. Haven

January is a time of renewal, and of new beginnings. It is when we reflect upon the past year and make resolutions for how we can improve our minds, bodies, and spirits. I’ve never been great with keeping my resolutions. Every … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Ready, But I’m Prepared

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Anie J. Haven

“I’ve changed my mind,” I scream at the shrinking ride controller as I am lifted 300 feet up a steel cable, “I’m not ready!” My heart races, my fingers tremble on the pull cord, and my ears catch every groan … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Matter Where They Came From

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Anie J. Haven

I don’t approach an election with a predetermined choice. I let my eyes, ears, and heart be open to all the possibilities; ponder and reflect upon the things that have been discussed; and finally, make a decision based on reason, … Continue reading →

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Why I Believe | Anie

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Anie J. Haven

I have long struggled with my faith. I found things difficult to understand, didn’t want to accept changes I would have to make, and at the bottom line didn’t know if I felt worthy to believe in something so powerful. … Continue reading →

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