by Valerie Steimle | Oct 25, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Last weekend, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) released a special four-minute video about temple clothing. This short video was the culmination of prayer and pondering over time. Watching this video is important to myself and many other...
by Valerie Steimle | Oct 18, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
A few weeks ago, during a family home evening lesson, I had an epiphany. “Family Home Evening” is a term used by the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which refers to a set time at night on a particular day (usually Monday), during which the...
by Valerie Steimle | Oct 11, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the first weekend of October is always reserved for listening and watching the world-wide broadcast of a conference the LDS Church sponsors every six months. All are invited to listen...
by Valerie Steimle | Oct 4, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Back in 1990, we lived in El Cajon, California (near San Diego) and frequented the beaches quite often. Having five children at the time and not a lot of money in our budget, we brought peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. Another family on the beach was...
by Valerie Steimle | Sep 27, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Deciding to bring children into the world takes great thought, and sometimes, soul searching reflection. For a married couple, raising another human being requires unselfish acts and integrity. It requires unselfishness for sacrificing what an adult would rather do...
by Valerie Steimle | Sep 20, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
During my normal scripture reading this week, I came across a verse that caught my attention more than the usual pondering. As encouraged by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) leaders, we try to read from the Book of Mormon every day....
