I’ve been struck, reading the last couple chapters, at how similar many members of the LDS church are to the Israelites. We seem to fall into the same traps. What brought this to mind this chapter was the story of… Read more ›
Look. Though I think in my own house it would drive me insane. Books have to be with their proper families. Brandy, how about organizing the library this way? 🙂
Incredibly good stuff in this chapter! i was very forcibly struck by the comment that the beginning of the beatitudes explains “what constitutes genuine blessedness”. I’ve talked about this before; that I think most of us miss opportunities for true… Read more ›
And you know, it’s not even because he called Mormons un-American. I mean, if you’re gonna go that route, then whatever. If you can’t respect someone else’s right to vote according to their beliefs, then what am I going to… Read more ›
Lots of thought provoking things about disciples! I think the thing I’m most struck by in this chapter is how very human and normal the men ultimately called to be the Twelve were. They weren’t the smartest, the most prominent,… Read more ›
Things that are making me happy today: Both of my children are currently asleep. This phenomenon is as rare as it is wonderful. Sometimes it’s difficult being an introvert and a mom- I get re-energized by having time to myself,… Read more ›
Interesting that this chapter is all about the Sabbath, seeing as I was thinking about the Sabbath this morning in regards to Brandy’s comments about wearing your “Sunday best”. The Sabbath is always tricky for me- figuring out what I… Read more ›
Lots of good stuff in this chapter, though I don’t really have a ton to say about it, mostly because I’m being screamed at from the other room by a little girl not wanting to take a nap. But, here… Read more ›
Terribly original post title, isn’t it. Anyway, taking a page from Brandy’s blog, I thought I’d write up a little list of all the places I’d like to visit. Because I know you all are dying to know. New Orleans.… Read more ›
*For anyone just joining us, this post is in conjunction with the Jesus Book Club (so named by Brandy)- a casual group reading books about Christ. Feel free to jump in and read with us, or just comment on the… Read more ›
