by Valerie Steimle | Aug 2, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This past weekend was a tough one for me. My sister-in-law passed away unexpectedly leaving behind 7 grown children with 29 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. It was tough not only because of the surprise that she was taken so quickly after living an active and...
by Valerie Steimle | Jul 26, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Sixteen-year-old girls are always excited when thinking about this. On the other hand, sixteen-year-old boys are usually scared to death at this thought. What is it? Dating. That “d” word, which makes parents very nervous, is a topic that is rarely discussed but a...
by Valerie Steimle | Jul 16, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Whenever anyone who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enters a sacred temple to attend a session called the Endowment, they are wearing temple garments. This undergarment is a reminder to all who agree to wear them, that we are devoted to...
by Valerie Steimle | Jul 12, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Driving around lower Alabama (LA) these past few weeks, I have noticed quite a few vegetable gardens throughout the county. They are beautifully kept and will be an asset to all who use them. Growing vegetables during the spring and summer months is not only great...
by Valerie Steimle | Jul 5, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
We all have them at some time or another in our life. In Mormondom (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) we call them “faith promoting experiences”. Some people experience them more than others. But it’s not so much that these experiences come to some more...
by Valerie Steimle | Jun 28, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Friday is our Independence Day and what a great celebration of freedom it is. We are reminded of our country’s history and what we need to do as its citizens to keep our freedoms strong. In my America, we are responsible for the welfare of good citizenship. In my...
