by Valerie Steimle | May 16, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
President Gordon B. Hinckley who was the fifteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) once said, “It’s not the big experiences which affect us but the small day by day experiences.” The relationships we create with each other in...
by Valerie Steimle | May 10, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Mother’s Day is today and in my book all mothers should be honored, regardless if you have raised one child or twenty. You are still a mother even if you’ve never given birth to any children but raised them just the same. Anyone with responsibility for any children...
by Valerie Steimle | May 2, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Every so often, while reading along in my scriptures, I find a verse that really talks to me. This particular scripture comes from modern revelation (modern meaning post 1880 A.D.) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) published a collection...
by Valerie Steimle | Apr 25, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Life without the ability to hear music is one of the greatest tragedies. I had the opportunity to watch and listen to a musical play in our county this past week which left me pondering about how wonderful music is in our lives. Challenges are in everyone’s life yet...
by Valerie Steimle | Apr 18, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Family gatherings have always been a highlight in my life. With over half of my nine children living across the west, we frequently find ourselves driving from Alabama to other places on the opposite side of the country. Many times it has been fun but other times...
by Valerie Steimle | Apr 11, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This April of 2015 is the 100th anniversary of the start of Family Home Evening. Back in April of 1915 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS Church) which consisted of Joseph F. Smith, Anthon H. Lund, and Charles W. Penrose,...
