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Prayers That Are Heard
Because the church promotes family life and marriage, being divorced places us out of the LDS culture, in a way. Mid-life singlehood, as an adult member of the church, can feel so out of the mainstream; so distant and cut off from others whose circumstances are more within the guidelines of what the church encourages. Though I know our leaders and married peers, within the church, do not deliberately exclude divorced folks, still at times—because of the way things are--even when we’re with a g... read more
I'm a Mormon!
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Choose Virtue in 2012
As we look around the world--and at our own lives, even--it's not hard to see that times are changing quickly. Twenty years ago, no one had any inkling that technology and social media would be so pervasive in our lives; yet, here we are all staring into our palms in a silent room, even when there are people all around us! Most of us live in an inner world that didn't exist twenty years ago. What will the world be like in another twenty years? As I contemplated that question last night, in ... read more
Look! There's a New Year Ahead!
I love to celebrate the New Year! To me it speaks of a clean slate and a fresh start. At the end of the year I generally feel the weight of all the events of the previous twelve months on my shoulders; all the good and the not-so-good rolled in together. Consequently, I can get a little down in the dumps after the Christmas Holidays. But as I anticipate the beginning of the New Year, that burden is released and I feel refreshed again! What is it about “starting fresh” that is so invigoratin... read more
A Christmas Gift to Share
During this beautiful Christmas Season I want to wish all the LDS Singles a wonderful Christmas! If this is your first Christmas as a single person, just remember, after a divorce it usually takes two complete seasonal rotations before you feel anchored and collected again in body, mind, and spirit. Feeling a bit disconnected, lonely, depressed and discouraged is normal for this time of year. Good days are ahead for you, though! I promise! In the meantime, here’s a plan: no matt... read more
A Free E-book on Navigating Divorce
I've connected with a great lady online, recently, who is as passionate as I am about helping others face the challenges of divorce. Karen McMahon is a life coach who has been divorced herself and wants to help others get to the next best place in their life. She, too, has a website to help those struggling with divorce issues; but in addition to that, she offers a free e-book entitled: "Navigating Your Divorce: The Financial, Emotional and Legal Basics" Karen and I may be sharing blogs in the future, so... read more
Dating by the Spirit
I imagine that to most of the world the term 'dating' conjures images of foot-loose fun and good times because dating is the opportunity to explore your options while enjoying the company of new acquaintances. Good times are something to celebrate, right? But there is another aspect of why we date. If dating is successful, it ultimately culminates in choosing a partner and settling into marriage. Perhaps there are those outside the church who would argue with that conclusion, but as s... read more
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