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Why I Love Relief Society

Olea has decided 2013 is a year of discovery, both of the world around her (she is currently living in the south of France, her first time overseas) and the potential within her. She would describe herself as open-hearted and optimistic (she loves words starting with an o), and her best friend tried to convince [...]

Feeling God’s Love

Allison Mitton received a BA in English language from Brigham Young University and an MA in publishing and writing from Emerson College in Boston. While in Boston, she developed a great love for poetry, printmaking, Salman Rushdie, and all things nautical. Though recently relocated to Seattle, Allison still harbors a not-so-secret desire to move to [...]

What Would Jesus Do?

Today’s gust post comes from Kristin Wilson, who adores children, chocolate, and running, which helps burn off the chocolate and keeps her sane for the children. A California native, she fell for a Utah boy at BYU and now endures cold Chicago winters. After fourteen years of marriage, Kristin is anxiously awaiting the birth of her [...]

Anything I Can Do?

Kelly Austin is the frazzled but happy mother of four. In her commitment to refuse to grow up, she has spent the entirety of her adult life on college campuses. She currently attempts to teach writing and literature to the oft sleepy and stressed students at Xavier University. “Is there anything I can do to [...]

Going to Church with Janus

As my husband and kids exit our minivan, I remain in my seat.  I flip open my lipstick case and peer into the tiny mirror. Have I absent-mindedly brushed my hand against my mouth on the way to church?  By adjusting the mirror, I also check to see if I have put on my Sunday-best [...]

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    detail from pieces by Featured artist of the Fall/Winter 2012 issue
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    • June 2013 Editorial and Table of Contents June 15, 2013
      As summer arrives in North America, the freshness of the air and the brightness of the trees set the perfect ... keep reading […]
    • Life Piled on Life June 15, 2013
      Under the grandstand, Doreen and I found pop bottles to cash in for pop. We were poor, but we were ... keep reading […]
    • The Facts of Life June 15, 2013
      You come to me drowning in doubt. Fourth grade can be cruel when discerning truth. We sit in near-dark, my ... keep reading […]
    • Consolidate June 15, 2013
      The kitchen table was thick and dark. As children, my brother, sister, and I would throw blankets over it and ... keep reading […]
    • To Martha and Her Fragrant Home August 1, 2007
      Spikenard lingers. While loaves and garlic and fruits, her perfumes, Float, too, Filling to walls, drawing souls For nourishment For ... keep reading […]
    • Alex, 9 May 1, 2006
      Cool you are, and warm. Your nine-year-old body still knows how to romp, Careen in delight, Rejoice in flight of ... keep reading […]
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