Andrew and Jeff Hatch
We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see
the things that matter most. -read the entire address “Of Things That Matter Most or read below:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Second Counselor in the First Presidency
If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.
Click on the image to read the online version of The Book of Mormon
As a Faithful Mormon and a lover of Musical Theatre, I have followed this story with great interest the past few months.
I don’t know that I can credibly critique a show that I have yet to see, but two friends who are both LDS who have seen it said: “But Cornett was “pleasantly surprised that the writers’ usual middle-school-grade crudeness was virtually absent.” and “Everything you have heard is true. But worse.“…
I trust both of my friends opinions.
I am for artistic freedom and completely endorse the idea of free speech through any medium, even when that speech mocks what is most sacred in my life. As I listened to this song from the show performed on the Tony Awards last night, I had to nod in agreement with just about everything that was articulated in the lyrics. I do believe with every particle of my being that Jesus is the Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is his Kingdom on the Earth.
And for those of my friends open minded enough to give the real Book of Mormon a read, here is a link to the online version…Â Â it is my favorite Book.
Rixa has an interesting post from Mormon History:
“From this illustration I learned several things about the culture and practice of breastfeeding at this time & place (probably Utah):
1) Public breastfeeding was accepted as normal in mixed company and during worship services.
2) LDS women breastfed in public without a cover or blanket.3) The norms of dress at the time meant women unbuttoned their dresses at the chest area to nurse. In the closeups below, you’ll see that the collar of the dress remains buttoned up at the neck.”
I nursed my babies in church, most often in the mothers nursing room, but if it made sense to stay where I was, I just nursed in Sacrament Meeting. Â I had a couple of Motherwear Dresses and always used my sling for privacy, and usually only my hubby knew the baby was latched.
Effective parenting means taking the time to listen and to understand the hearts of our children so that we can grow together in faith, friendship, and love.
