Speaker: Becky Linford

Great Movies That Have Expanded My Religious World

Great Movies That Have Expanded My Religious World For many of us, movies not only entertain but can also change how we see and experience life and the world. From watching a film, we can feel cleansed, live without guilt, or be more selfless. For exalting recommendations, come to this session! Scot Denhalter, Moderator; Elbert …

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Hidden Envy And Competition Among LDS Women

Hidden Envy And Competition Among LDS Women Julie Mounteer Hawker’s Sunstone article “Toward a More Authentic Sisterhood: Unmasking Hidden Envy and Competition among LDS Women” brings into the open some of the tensions and paradoxes in women’s relationships, in general and how they play out in the LDS Church. Why is it that women who …

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RELIEF SOCIETY IN THE REAL WORLD

Relief Society has the lofty mission of strengthening LDS women and serving people in need, in the spirit of the declaration, “Charity Never Faileth.” An inspiring vision, especially when illustrated by romantic paintings of pioneer women in beautiful antique dresses! But turning that vision into reality, here and now, can be frustrating. How do we …

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THE BEST IDEA IN MORMONISM

Thought experiment: Imagine Mormonism without any concern for the concept of being “the one and only true church,” without any worries about how this or that doctrine might “play” in the mission field or among those with whom the Church is forging coalitions to cooperate on moral issues. That imaginary position is the starting point …

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LDS PRAXIS: Integrating Gospel Teachings with Social Action

This session will demonstrate how many Latter-day Saints are changing the world by fusing core gospel principles with personal acts of humanitarian service. Values such as stewardship, consecration, and sacrifice are having global impacts and empowering the poor. Individuals, families, neighbors, church groups, and businesses are creating new social-purpose ventures to bless those who suffer …

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