Category: Light Refreshments
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Sister Camille Johnson Brouhaha: Some Thoughts to Consider
A social media storm surrounds General Relief Society President Camille Johnson’s Instagram post, sparking controversy about women’s roles in marriage, motherhood, and careers. Her Keynote Address at BYU Women’s Conference sparks debates on prophetic counsel. This post gives the reader some thoughts to consider about the situation.
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Women: Are we listening to the Prophet?
The Relief Society meeting emphasized the power of God available to those who keep covenants and participate in priesthood ordinances, as outlined by President Nelson. The women in the class shared experiences of discernment, spiritual promptings, and empowerment through their temple covenants.
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Zion: Questions and Thoughts
In REL 275, the discussion is on creating Zion. In 4th Nephi, Zion unravels as people adopt new identities, moving away from their divine roles. President Russell M. Nelson’s talk emphasizes prioritizing one’s identity as a child of God. The class explored the characteristics of Zion and delved into thought-provoking questions on unity, holiness, and…
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A Return
The writer reflects on their teaching journey, recalling joy and challenges they faced while teaching different subjects at several institutions. They have returned to teaching religion at Brigham Young University-Idaho and express their enthusiasm and passion for teaching this subject. They also share their love for administrative work and mentoring students, but admit struggles with…
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REPOST: The Old Fashioned Date – an opportunity for practice and for service
I want to speak in favor of the old-fashioned date. By this, I mean an inexpensive social outing in which you get to know a member of the opposite sex for a period of a few hours and one in which there is no expectation of physical intimacy nor is there expectation of life-long commitment.…
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Teaching Isaiah to High School Freshmen & REPOST: Talks to Study on Studying Religious Literature
I asked the students what they saw and as they started to notice the patterns of color and then what the patterns were, we were able to break it down and see that Isaiah was calling the people out. Helping students unlock Isaiah, but looking at literary styles.
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REPOST: Putting our “Exception” on the Altar
Everyone who ever has lived on earth has sinned, so everyone needs to repent … oh wait … there’s at least one exception … Jesus Christ never sinned. Thoughts on following His example on exceptions to the rule.
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Crossing the Red Sea – What Hollywood got wrong and why it’s important.
Can you find what Hollywood got wrong on the Parting of the Red Sea? Why is it important to your life?
Working on it! 