6 Latter-day Saint Children’s Books Your Little Ones Will Love

May 26, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

I love reading, including Latter-day Saint books. I also love reading books written and designed for Latter-day Saint children. What better way to teach your children gospel principles than by reading beautifully illustrated books packed with eternal truths? Perfect for your kiddo to look at during Sacrament Meeting, an easy idea for family home evening, or a spiritual bedtime story, here are six Latter-day Saint children’s books. Latter-day Baby by Taylor and Madeline Madsen Geared for smaller children, Latter-day Baby... Read more

5 Conference Talks About Motherhood That You Need to Read

May 12, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

If you need some motivation or comfort for your role as a mother, here are five General Conference talks about motherhood. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focuses on family, including the roles of parents. Throughout the history of the church, leaders have taught the importance of motherhood and fatherhood in the plan of salvation. With Mother’s day coming up this weekend, these wonderful talks will remind you of the divinity of your calling as mothers. Are We... Read more

How The Lord Helped Me Through My HG Pregnancies

May 7, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

I’ve had two very hard pregnancies, but I know that the Lord helped me through them. May is HG (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) Awareness Month, which is fitting since both of my HG babies were born in May. HG is extreme sickness during pregnancy. Unlike regular morning sickness, women with HG are rarely able to eat anything without nausea and excessive vomiting. While morning sickness is typically worse in the mornings and usually ends after the first trimester, HG lasts all day... Read more

How I’ve Built a Relationship With My Heavenly Mother

April 30, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

Around Mother’s Day, I often find myself thinking about the mother of my spirit, my Heavenly Mother, and how I can continue to work on building a relationship with Her. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that we have both a Heavenly Mother and a Heavenly Father. Not much has been officially stated about Her, but Her existence and identity as a loving mother is a cherished doctrine. We are cautioned against speculating, but... Read more

Book Recomendations for LDS Women

April 23, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

As long as I can remember, I have loved to read. I read lots of different genres and have enjoyed different types of books. As an adult and a mom, I have started enjoying nonfiction, specifically books about the gospel, womanhood, and motherhood. There are so many wonderful female authors in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These women share their testimonies of the gospel and the sacred role of motherhood. Here are ten faith promoting book recommendations... Read more

Holy Are The Hallways

April 13, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

Since becoming a mom, I have spent most of my Sundays in the hallways rather than sitting in the chapel. From fussy newborns to chasing down a preschooler with ADHD, it’s a rare occasion that I actually get to sit in the pew. During one of these frequent outings in the hallway, the phrase “holy are the hallways” stuck in my mind. As we continually end up outside the chapel, I have thought about this phrase and what it means... Read more

A More Christ-Centered Easter

April 5, 2023 By Rebecca Hale

The weekend before Easter, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the world listened to General Conference. This semi-annual broadcast is an opportunity for members to listen to the prophet and other church leaders called by God. These men and women share inspirational messages about Jesus Christ and His gospel. Being right before Easter, there were many talks centered on Christ and how to honor Him during the Easter season. On Saturday morning, Gary E. Stevenson,... Read more