I almost forgot about this movie. It was in our box of books that I hadn't gotten out yet this year, but on Monday I found it. I had a few open spots for my movie advent and I knew I needed to add this one. It was a Christmas special put on my by church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS or Mormon.) Jimmy Stewart was in it. I ( Read more... )

I made the community I was talking about. It's called faithinmarriageIt's for people who are in marriages that either their spouse isn't a member of the LDS church or they are less-active. It can also be for the person who is married to the LDS person, but isn't a member or active. I'm also interested in those who are from part-member families even if you are ( Read more... )

Santa Whispered "Teach the children the meaning of Christmas."

• The star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago - the shining hope of mankind.
• Red - The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior's sacrifice for all.
• Fir Tree ot Evergreen - The second color of Christmas shows everlasting life. The needles point Heavenward.
• The ( Read more... )

We drive by the temple at least every Wednesday for soccer practice, and other days too for appointments etc. I always point out the temple, but yesterday my son spotted it first and pointed it out. I said, "It sure is nice to have a temple in San Antonio. It helps remind me of Jesus ( Read more... )

Typically, my religion doesn't necessarily recognize Good Friday - but since moving to Texas it has become a day off from school, so I've noticed it more! As a kid, Good Friday was just in with Spring Break, but here we have Spring Break the middle of March, and then get Good Friday off as well ( Read more... )