paula baker writes thingsTurning Away from Our FamiliesI’m not secretive about my low levels of disdain for family history and temple work. However, I appreciated Renlund’s talk because I do…Sep 14, 2018Sep 14, 2018
paula baker writes thingsWhy I Choose the Terrestrial KingdomI was honestly surprised to see Durrant give a talk because of what happened last time. Durrant spoke in Oct 2015 and instructed us all on…Sep 13, 2018Sep 13, 2018
paula baker writes thingsSupporting or Subverting the System?I would have loved this talk as a young woman. My dad had four daughters, no sons, and he was pretty inclusive because of it. He had no…Sep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018
paula baker writes thingsWhy Sacrifice is OverratedI keep thinking the title of this talk is One Day More and I’ve been singing Les Mis for two days straight. I’m not complaining.Sep 10, 2018Sep 10, 2018
paula baker writes thingsWhy I Love BednarI really love Bednar. He’s a member of the Q15 that seeks to expand on scripture and communicate new ideas. I remember reading a blog post…Sep 9, 2018Sep 9, 2018
paula baker writes thingsSorting Humanity and Divinity Into Neat Little PilesThis talk was difficult for me. I have a whole theology and a “gospel according to Paula” in my brain — and while it allows for traditional…Sep 8, 2018Sep 8, 2018
paula baker writes thingsI Don’t Believe in Second ChancesAnother talk on forgiveness! Robbins was a pretty standard talk and take on the Atonement. But as usual, I have my thoughts, because I’m…Sep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
paula baker writes thingsReading Scriptures is DangerousWhy do leaders tell us to read our scriptures when doing so is dangerous? See what I found out, below….Sep 6, 2018Sep 6, 2018
paula baker writes thingsEven as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye: Larry Echo HawkThis talk was a good one. My thoughts below:Sep 5, 2018Sep 5, 2018
