by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 8, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
There has been a lot of buzz about a book and movie called, “Heaven is for Real.” They tell the true story of a preschooler who visited Heaven while in surgery. The book has generated a great deal of controversy and surprisingly, has upset a great many clergy members....
by Tudie Rose | Apr 18, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
I’m not going to sugar coat it. There are some things about growing old that just stink. Some of those things can make or break a marriage. Sometimes our bodies feel quite young, but our minds get on a fast-moving train to nowhere. Some people’s minds are as sharp...
by Tudie Rose | Apr 11, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
My paternal grandfather was 12 years older than my grandmother. My husband is 12 years older than I. My oldest daughter is 12 years younger than her husband. I know that’s a bizarre coincidence. In addition, my niece married someone several years younger (I don’t...
by Tudie Rose | Apr 4, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
Recently, my sister reminded me of a time of freezing weather when my parents had no power for several days. They were older, and Dad’s health was not the best. We were all worried about them, but they were having a great time. They sat all bundled up and talked...
by Tudie Rose | Mar 28, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
“If couples contemplate often—with each other . . . —sacred covenants will be better remembered and kept. . . . [R]egular family scripture study [will] nourish a marriage and strengthen faith within a family. Contemplation allows one to anticipate and to resonate (or...