To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Funny article found in the Women’s Exponent. Do you see yourself in these stories? HOW IT IS DONE Scene in library—gentleman busy writing—child enters: “Father, give me a penny.” “Haven’t got any—don’t bother me.” “But, father, I want it—something particular.” “I tell you I haven’t got one about me.” “I must have it! You promised […]
I have just experimented with a great way to study scriptures. I would love to hear the various ways you study your scriptures, because I know there isn’t just one way. But this was very successful for me. If you check out http://scriptoriumblogorium.blogspot.com/, you will get a good idea of how she shows you how […]
Symbolically the number 3 represents covenants. In the Church we make all of our covenants with our Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ and the covenant is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise or the Holy Ghost. Hence, the godhead, represented by the number 3, are all involved in the covenant making […]
Prayer has power. Do we understand what can really happen when we sincerely pray for one another? It’s through prayers that miracles happen. Prayers bring us together as we share one purpose. Prayer strengthens those who offer it as well as those who receive it. We have a prayer roll in the temple. We pray […]
Mormon women fought for suffrage, and this is their story. Several bills, in Washington D.C., were created to stop the Mormons from living in polygamy. Many national government leaders clearly wanted to rid themselves of the Mormons and their strange ways, particularly in the area of polygamy. It was believed women were being forced against their will, and […]
The Woman’s Exponent was started in the Salt Lake Valley. In the 19th century, it was one of three newspapers, written by and for women, in the west. It was never a church publication. Women used this newspaper as a forum to teach, motivate, and advertise to the local women such gatherings as Woman’s Suffrage, […]
I discovered a woman who lived back in the 1700’s, who has touched my heart. Her name is Isabella Marshall Graham. I invite you to google her. Her biography, “Power of Faith” will inspire you as it inspired me: Power of Faith She was born in Scotland in the year 1742. She received a good […]
I’ve heard many women say how petrified they are to bear their testimonies. Or women who apologize for saying what ends up being something very profound and beautiful. It occurred to me that most of the women in this church have never served a mission and I wonder if there is a relationship in that. […]
The most common Relief Society activity groups I’ve heard of are Book clubs, exercise groups, and Young Mom’s groups. Occasionally, after passing out an Interests Sheet, you might see a class on photography, scrapbooking, or museum trips. Enrichment nights are often dinner or maybe a humanitarian project. Again, if you are doing something more exciting than […]
The Relief Society program, which changed in the last few years, is still trying to find its way. I hear of women still trying to figure it out. So, if your Relief Society is running smoothly I seriously want to hear from you. It seems to me that when Pres. Hinckley wrote the book Standing […]
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