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 heavily
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I once equated anger with weakness. I wondered, “What good is anger?” and “Do good Mormons even get angry?” This idea influenced me so heavily
I was so thrilled earlier this year to receive my acceptance to present at the 2021 Mormon History Association Conference. I was anxious though, because
“I’m a good guy.” I’ve been thinking about this oft-repeated claim. It implies that good is a constant state, rather like one’s height (after reaching adulthood) –
Sunday was Mother’s Day. As it sometimes can, it brought up feelings of frustration for me. While we pay lip service to mothers and may
When I sat down to casually read something from the April 2021 Journal of Mormon History, I expected to find something interesting (because, clearly, I
When it was first suggested that I write about my lupus journey, I at first struggled with what to say about it. In my mind,
Staring back at me were three “F” letters and in my eyesthose signalled that I was three times the failure
Guest Post by Jamie Stokes. Jamie is a reader, runner and writer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The idea of a “chosen one” abounds
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And Jesus called a little child
How Can the Holy Ghost Bless Me Every Day? In my opinion, this lesson has the potential either to be deeply affirming and encouraging, or
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