by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 20, 2017 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
One day I read an article by a college freshman who bragged about having become an atheist that year. Her reasons seemed to have more to do with wanting to rebel against her parents than with any carefully thought out reasoning, but one aspect of her article stood out...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 10, 2017 | Mormon Scriptures, Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (2 Nephi 19 and Isaiah 9) There have been many...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 21, 2016 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Two hours is a long time to entertain toddlers. The schedule suggested in the lesson manual is valuable for making the time move along without allowing children to become bored or fussy. However, it can be challenging to think of games to play with children so young....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 10, 2016 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
I once substituted in the class I had taught a few years before. When I got the children seated, one of them looked around anxiously and asked, “Sister Bittner, where is your rule chart? We need to do the rules.” After so long and several teachers, they still...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 7, 2016 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
This article was previously published on Latterdaysaintwoman.com It was the worst lesson I’d ever taught–not the lesson itself, but the class experience in general. None of the tricks I’d learned over the years to keep children under control were working. My little...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 31, 2016 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
This article was previously published on Latterdaysaintwoman.com Often, we think of teaching as an isolated activity, particularly for Primary and Youth leaders. Teachers go into a classroom, close the door and teach. God, however, wisely provided skilled and...
