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A Sister-Nurturer Reacts to General Conference
Bobbie Smith is a returned missionary, BYU graduate, and mother of a large family in the northeastern United States with a literal and metaphorical oversized heart. Said heart greatly affects the...
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Informal Gospel Study Groups
“Do you have Priesthood approval for that gathering?” It’s a question I’ve heard numerous times, and it’s always bothered me. Over the years, across the country and even the world, I’ve participated...
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What I Learned in the Silence
Natalie Brown is a former By Common Consent blogger. She is currently writing a memoir on the stories we tell about houses. You can follow her on Twitter @BtwnHouseHome. The prophet invited Mormon...
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Exhausted Heaven
Mette Ivie Harrison is a well-known mystery and young-adult novelist and frequent BCC guest. She is the author of The Book of Laman, and the forthcoming The Book of Abish, published by BCC Press....
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The Presiding Authority of President Eubank
Photo from Church News profile of President Eubank. President Sharon Eubank gave a masterful sermon this morning on being Christlike. She effortlessly spoke with power and authority, quoting scripture...
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Linguistic Curiosity and Mormon Culture
A few years ago, I found myself enmeshed in a long afternoon conversation with a linguistics professor. His area of expertise includes analyzing changes to English wrought by internet communications....
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Women Witnesses for Ordinances
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this morning that women can now serve as witnesses for baptisms and temple sealings. I’m thrilled about this change. As I wrote two years...
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I’m terrified about having kids.
I just spent the holidays with family. I’ve been married a year. I’m approaching my mid-30s. And due to an unrelenting year at work, I’ve gained some weight. So perhaps unsurprisingly, the last few...
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Toward a Humble Church
A decade ago, I sat despondent in Relief Society during a lesson on humility. Law school exams were fast approaching and I felt overwhelmed. An arbitrary system was about to base 100% of my grades on...
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No More Disposition to Speak Evil: A Lesson Plan to Address Racism in the Church
Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash Here is a lesson plan for BCC readers who need a Sunday School or Relief Society/Elder’s Quorum lesson to address white nationalism. I welcome...
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