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Anne Kassel
Aug 22, 20207 min read
On Faith and Fire
In a surpassingly sacred story from this week's Book of Mormon readings, some 300 Lamanites gather for the execution of two missionaries...
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Anne Kassel
Aug 15, 202013 min read
Dealing With Dissent
When I was serving in a challenging companionship on my mission, my mission president gave me a piece of valuable advice. He said there...
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Anne Kassel
Aug 1, 20204 min read
God's Stealthy Plan to Make Us Free
In Alma 42:7, we see an interesting phrase. After recounting how Adam and Eve were cut off from the presence of the Lord, Alma says, "And...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 26, 20203 min read
Alma 36 in Poetry
I'm short on time today, so I'm posting a poem (or, actually, lyrics to a song), based on Alma 36. The story told here is purely...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 19, 20205 min read
Of Faith, Seeds and Trees
I had a beautiful and thought-provoking experience this week. A friend of mine experienced a spiritual rebirth and a mighty change of...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 12, 20204 min read
Alma 23-29 The Blessings of An Omniscient Guide
The big thing that struck me this week as I studied Alma 23-29 is the security that comes in knowing that the Lord is guiding us and He's...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 12, 20203 min read
Discerning Truth When You Literally Can't Believe Your Eyes
This week's readings in Come Follow Me struck me as especially timely, given an article I read as the week began about the sophistication...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Dad’s Greatest Gift
I wish every girl grew up knowing that her dad thought she was awesome. I did. My earliest memories include my dad singing to me as I...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Inversion of Ends and Means
And if men come unto me I will show them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20203 min read
The Nobody Who Saved 669 Children
It's Nicholas Winton's birthday. His story: It was December 1938, a month after the infamous pogroms of Kristallnacht. Winton was a...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
My Mother’s Fiery Heart
My mother's love isn't soft. It's fierce. Belly-of-fire fierce. She has the kind of fierce love that brings 11 children into the world...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Prepping for Cognitive Boot Camp
We're headed to a national park today in celebration of two things: the gradual easing of CoVid-19 restrictions that mean the park is...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
When Quarantine’s a Torture Chamber
Today my heart is drawn out to those for whom quarantine doesn't just feel like prison; it's a torture chamber. You are locked in, day...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Strawberries
It’s Spring!!! I looked out the front window this morning and the snow has melted. The sun is out. In celebration, here’s an acrostic...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20203 min read
In Praise of Passion
She calls from overseas, where she's been teaching through 3 months of quarantine. The loneliness has worn her down; she's ready for a...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Not Competing
I have a friend, a single-mom, who anguishes every time she's about to collect her girl from a weekend with Dad. Dad has more resources...
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Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20201 min read
To Hear
I've prayed daily to be led by the Lord. And then, I've resisted the quiet impressions: you don't need to check your social media account...
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