Why I Fasted Yesterday
by Jessawhy It’s been more than 3 years since I fasted. I’ve been pregnant or breastfeeding for so long, I’d forgotten what it felt like
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by Jessawhy It’s been more than 3 years since I fasted. I’ve been pregnant or breastfeeding for so long, I’d forgotten what it felt like
by G The painting shown here is one I did just before I got intentionally pregnant with our son. I found myself using art making
By Zenaida San Diego Temple I was endowed at the age of 24. I did not serve a mission, and I am still single. I’ve
By Caroline (painting by Michael O’Brien) Have you ever heard of the debate about immanence vs. transcendence? This is a topic I’m reading about this
By Deborah My mother-in-law’s favorite season is fall, but this year she has had to watch the leaves change from her hospital room. Inspired by
Originally published in the winter 1985 issue of Exponent II, this essay discusses D. Jeff Burton’s experience with choosing to work part-time so that his wife Alice could
By Jana As we drove to the Emergency Room I could only focus on my son, strapped into the carseat next to me. I hovered
posted by Dora A couple of weeks ago, a friend pseudo-accused me of flirting with him. He was partly right. And yet, when I got
by EmilyCC This is my great-grandma. I’m not quite sure what her name is, but I’m going to find out. Maria inspired me to learn
By Eve (1) From the life of Joseph Smith Joseph Smith’s life and experiences must have been profoundly disruptive to his family life. In terms
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