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“Come, Follow Me” Cultivates Spiritual Bonding
I’ve always been a people person. I enjoy talking with people, getting to know them, and developing meaningful relationships with them. Throughout my life, I’ve created connections with so many...
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We All Deserve (TRUE) Love
As I sat pondering what I could write about for Valentine’s Day, my mind drifted over the sea of boys I liked before I met my husband. There’s a familiar adage that claims “Nice guys finish last,”...
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On Being Mad at God
There’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, and while it’s not doctrine (so don’t quote me on this!), I’ve come to a conclusion: it’s okay to be angry at God. Well, kind of. Here’s the...
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What to Do When You Can’t Fast
This post was originally published on Third Hour. Minor changes have been made for formatting. Fasting is hard. I mean, no French fries?! Is that even the kind of world I want to live in? (Yeah, I...
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Learning to Control Anger
One of the most wise adages of all times instructs us, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I have always fiercely loved that quote, and it’s served me well throughout...
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Easter and the Atonement
This Good Friday, I’m reflecting on several things Easter-related. Firstly, I’m thinking about how I wish “Easter ham” wasn’t a thing (I hate ham and always have; I literally have nothing good to say...
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The Importance of (Marital) Intimacy
In today’s society, there’s a phrase that is becoming more and more apparent: “Sex sells.” Intimacy, something designed to be a bonding, sacred, and personal experience between a married couple...
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How to Dispel Fear
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am a very anxious person. It’s not a quality I’m particularly proud of — I’m not exactly bragging about the ridiculous scenarios that run through my mind...
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God Loves Us Enough to Cut Us Down
One of my favorite talks of all time is “As Many As I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten” by D. Todd Christofferson. The talk contains so many wonderful pieces of wisdom and words of advice, but the real...
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Liking Yourself Doesn’t Make You Conceited
This article was originally published on LDS Blog’s sister site, Third Hour. Okay, so obviously Mean Girls isn’t often a vehicle for gospel learning (although, if I’m being totally honest, I did...
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The Importance of Subtle Talents
Author’s Note: This post is based on one I wrote for my personal blog a few years ago. Recently I had an interview for a writing internship. It was over Skype and so I primped and even put on a dress...
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Why We Need to Pray for Our Country’s Leaders
It’s no secret that Utah, home to 2.1 million members of the Church, is a red state. Yet despite that, many members of the Church residing in the States are not happy with the current political...
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Did My Mission Even Matter?
“Did My Mission Even Matter” first appeared on Third Hour. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve wondered if my missionary service was worthwhile. Firstly, because I can’t count very high (math...
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Thanksgiving: Setting My Priorities Straight
To be perfectly honest, when it comes to Thanksgiving, I’ve always thought more about how much turkey I can reasonably fit on my plate than about all the things I have to be grateful for....
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Lending a Kind Word on National Compliment Day
Today, on National Compliment Day, I can’t help thinking of a Mark Twain quote that I love: “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” That’s a sentiment I totally understand. As a “words of...
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Jesus Christ: The Only Sure Thing
In Relief Society a few weeks ago, we were talking about titles that we all have as women: “Wife. Mother. Sister. Daughter. Friend.” The list went on and on. Then someone raised their hand and made a...
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Why I’m Not Afraid
I’ve heard from several people over the last few weeks that it seems like the world is ending. From earthquakes to subway fires to the pandemic that is sweeping through every nation and community, I...
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Chocolate Cake vs. Pig Slop
My therapist is an actual angel. I mean it. Like, step aside, Mother Teresa and Mr. Rogers — Charlotte’s* here. (*Name changed.) As I wrote about back in February, I’ve been going through some...
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Hiding and the Fear of Repentance: The Story of Ping the Duck
All my life, I have loved to read — and as a little girl, there was nothing I loved more than hearing my mother and father’s voices reading me a story. Each night, I would snuggle under my covers and...
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