Hi, I’m A Mormon Unplugged

1 Sep

mormon.org profiles screenshot

Over the past year, the official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint “website to the world” – MORMON.ORG – has been implementing a new, personalized format filled with searchable member profile pages, and video spotlights. If you have a facebook account, you’ve likely seen a few sidebar ads and videos featuring these individuals. It’s Mormons “unplugged”! Telling their stories, sharing their opinions, and faith, and lives, all in their own words. Continue reading →

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Flutist Brings Peace and Beauty To The Earth

31 Aug

Elizabeth Vélez Urie

This has been a hard week, with a lot of tragedy in the news. I don’t know about you, but my soul has felt pretty battered. Perhaps that’s what made hearing a beautiful hymn played by a gifted artist on a magical flute all the more sweeter today. My soul was touched. My hope was renewed. And, my faith and confidence in the world was restored. Continue reading →

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Death of Mormon Bishop Prompts Kindness, Donations

30 Aug

Sannar family photo taken 1 week prior to tragedy

Bishop Clay Sannars

Mormons and non-Mormons alike are mourning Sunday’s senseless and tragic death of Bishop Clay Sannar, age 42, of the Visalia California Ward congregation, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Sannar had only been serving in his lay ministry calling a few months. While doing paperwork in his church office after  morning services on Sunday August 29,  a man who was “visibly upset” walked into the chapel, and asked to see “someone in charge”. When taken to Sannar, Continue reading →

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Life as a Boot-Camp-Anti-Tree-Nut-Wedding-Singer-Mom

23 Aug

College Or Bust

You’ve probably heard at least one of these catch phrases

  • “expect the unexpected“
  • “if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes“
  • “the only thing predictable in life is unpredictability“
  • “change is inevitable“
  • “don’t get too comfortable“

. . . right? Continue reading →

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If The Savior Stood Beside Me

10 Jun

Treadmills_at_bootcamp

Mr. MoSop and I recently signed up for a brutal [ 'intense'] 6-week fitness Boot Camp! We are on Day 4, so currently are limping around as our muscles whine and protest. This is proving to be a really huge challenge, and also a blessing. Continue reading →

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3 Keys To A Great Life

6 Jun

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To say I do a lot of reading would be an understatement. Books, magazines, newspapers, blog posts, articles, commentary…online and offline…you name it, I can be found turning, flipping, scanning and scrolling down. Often during these ‘word feasts’ I come across a quote that sticks in my brain, and then churns around and around until it’s soft, and warm, and smooth as homemade butter taffy. Continue reading →

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Knowing Who We Really Are

28 May

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“God has given again in these Latter-days the truth about where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going. Much of the confusion we experience in this life comes from simply not understanding who we are.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf Continue reading →

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Mountain Blue: Meet The Band

27 May

Mountain Blue on the Gospel Train

What do you get when you cross Bluegrass, Southern Gospel, and A’Cappella harmony with a handful of talented Mormon musicians living in Utah?  The answer is Mountain Blue, a powerful vocal group with a unique sound, contagious melodies, and wide audience appeal! Continue reading →

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The Cure For Mothers Day

9 May

Team Love For Linda!

I don’t know the exact moment I realized my Mom was getting older. It certainly seemed to creep up on both of us! This fact still catches me off guard when Continue reading →

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Honoring All Women For Mother’s Day

3 May

American Women Pilots

This Sunday we will celebrate Mother’s Day in America. For many, it is a joyful occasion, highlighted with traditional gifts of roses, candy, homemade cards and small tokens - lovingly crafted by little hands with big hearts. Continue reading →

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