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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...
Anne Kassel
Aug 23, 20207 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Aug 15, 202013 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Aug 1, 20204 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 26, 20203 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 19, 20205 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 12, 20204 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 12, 20203 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20202 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20203 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20203 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20201 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20203 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20204 min read
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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...
Anne Kassel
Jul 6, 20201 min read
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