Mindy May Farmer
Mom of 4, librarian, writer, feminist, retro style enthusiast, bookworm, felter, and crocheter.
Dear Eliza, how do I support my friend in a faith crisis?
Dear Eliza,
My friend recently told me she’s struggling with her testimony of the LDS Church. I’m heartbroken and worried for her. I know she...
A Prayer for the Weary
Many days, I get on Facebook and it seems that the hearts and minds of Christians are among the harshest, hardest, and cruelest.
Then...
Let Youth Lead: 7 Ways to Build Strong Church Youth Programs
Let youth lead.
This is perhaps the most difficult recommendation for anyone working with youth. It’s a simple statement, but what does it really mean?
Stand...
5 Ways Improve Primary
When sacrament meeting ends, what’s the first thing most adults do? Begin chatting. Sure; adults attend church for spiritual enrichment, but they also want...
My Relationship with Anger
I once equated anger with weakness. I wondered, “What good is anger?” and “Do good Mormons even get angry?” This idea influenced me so...
Normalize Paid Childcare for LDS Services and Activities
A friend of mine organized a group in Iowa City a few years back called “Interfaith Moms.” Her goal: to bring women of varying...
10 Ways to Improve General Conference for Women This Weekend
A message came through for the youth one General Conference, inviting them to join a challenge. They could earn prizes by watching Conference, recording...
Confessions of a Recovering Serial-Interrupter
I started raising my hand as a little girl when I wanted to be heard; at the dinner table, in the living room, during...