I am the world’s worst visiting teacher. I don’t know why this is so hard for me. I’ve certainly had enough years to get good at it. But it is the one thing at church I don’t seem to get. How hard is this really? You have three or four women, you get together with… Continue Reading
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The Visiting Teaching Treat
Growing up, my mom would always make this dessert when she had visiting teachers coming over. She would bake them the day before, and then put them in the basement, on a shelf, to keep until the next day, when they were scheduled to come over, and included a warning that whoever touched the dessert… Continue Reading
Being a "Souper" Vising Teacher
Image source In the last 10 years, I have moved 8 times in 4 states. I feel like my life is constantly being stirred up…change of address forms, new jobs, lease contracts, moving companies, and most of all…new wards. I have happily served as a visiting teacher, but it hasn’t always been easy (or monthly).… Continue Reading
The Errand of Angels; Part II of II
James Christensen’s “Responsible Woman” courtesy gallery one In Part I of this post series a definition of “the errand of angels” was postulated. Coming up with the conclusion that the errand of angels is to speak comforting words. To act in comforting ways. To warn lovingly. To be near those in difficulty. To offer merciful… Continue Reading
I walked with God
This was posted on my personal blog a few days ago. I thought I would share here. I walked with God. I woke and thanked him for another beautiful day. Another day to erase the wrongs of yesterday and create moments for today. We all woke safe and sound and ready to approach the tasks… Continue Reading
Last Day of the Month–Did you do it…you know what…
So Visiting Teaching can be sometimes that LAST concern…yet it is a calling, something we are asked to do for the betterment of the women in our ward. To bond us as sisters, to teach each other, and to learn from each other every month! But let’s face it…sometimes, for some reason, it’s hard to… Continue Reading
Only Those Assigned
I was talking to my Mother in Law the other day after she recieved her new visiting teaching companion as well as her new list of sisters to go and visit. Because of her bad back, we left Sunday School early and went out into the foyer to read our scriptures when she ran into… Continue Reading
Is It Really True That Molly Mormons Are Perfect, or Near Perfection?
We are not all perfect. I know its a common thought, and has been for a long time, that a Molly Mormon is one of those Goodie Two Shoes. Is she really? Maybe…but, isn’t it our goal as women to go back and live with our Heavenly Father? In order to do so, what are… Continue Reading
Battle of the Sexes: Visiting Teachers vs Home Teachers
My newest pair of visiting teachers came to visit me today. I was weary at first because of my interesting history with visiting teachers in this ward. My first pair set an appointment and when only one showed up, I was slightly confused. “Well, she found out the other day that they have to move.… Continue Reading