by Valerie Steimle | Feb 14, 2018 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Throughout the scriptures, we are warned that in the last days, perilous times will come (2 Timothy 3:1-7). During these perilous times, three unbecoming traits come to mind which upset the balance and peace of a marriage and choosing to be close to God. ...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 24, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
How are we affected in the way we learn and study scripture and church lessons? This question has popped up for many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). For example, the previous lesson manuals from the LDS Church were...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 17, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Every year we are lucky to celebrate Thanksgiving. All over the world in some form or another, we celebrate a day of thanks. In China, it’s called the August Moon Festival. In Vietnam, it’s Tet Trung Thu, the Jews call it Succoth, Africa has Kwanzaa, in India it’s...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 1, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Last week was a sad one for me. A woman who had been a great friend and close family member passed away. I don’t blame her, though. She was 91 years old and ready to go. Her husband had been gone seven years and she was tired. I’m sure the welcoming of her arrival...
by Valerie Steimle | Oct 25, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Children need Walls. Adults need Walls. I need a Wall. Everybody needs a Wall. A “Wall” meaning a person who stands emotionally stable and does not budge. One with integrity and enough love to stand firm and give back positive support. One whom we can...