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Becky has a family-living degree from Brigham Young University. When she is not busy working or entertaining guests, she stays busy speaking and sharing her insights on living the unexpected life.

Becky Thomas has a swim school in her hometown of Clovis, Calif., where she spends her summers, then rushes back to Draper, Utah, where she also lives, and teaches swimming in the winter.

You can reach her via e-mail at bthomas2@prodigy.net.

Emily W. Jensen

Bloggernacle Back Bench

Online labors of (Valentine's) love – In this week before Valentine's Day, I thought I'd highlight a few online labors of love as well as share some cyber Valentine treats, courtesy of the Bloggernacle. read more

Elia Gourgouris

Ask Dr. Elia

Ask Dr. Elia: Life is so fragile! – The last week has reminded me once again how fragile our life really is here on Earth. And now I'm on my way to Haiti.
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Michael R. Ash

Challenging Issues, Keeping the Faith

Countering attacks on Mormon scholarship – I felt it was important to tackle a couple of less-conspicuous yet primary and subversive anti-Mormon claims that have direct bearing on many Mormon issues. read more

Don Osmond

Cresting 30

Standing taller with confidence when dating – So, what if a guy lacks the confidence needed to ask a girl out? What if a girl snubs her date because he's intimidating? read more

Beth Palmer

The View from Here

A look at what love is from gospel sources – in the spirit of a week in which our associates will make it virtually not to think about love, here's a brief sampling of thoughts on love from other sources. read more

Roger H. Aylworth

A Place at the Table

Approaching 60 outshines other option – Later this year a disturbing thing will happen, and even though it is months away, I am preparing myself for the predictable shock. read more

Becky Thomas

The Unexpected Life

Take a hint from Apolo Ohno: Go for gold – Often "injustices" happen on the short-track speed skating rink -- Apolo Ohno could attest to that. But it's part of the territory. We all have to take to the ice and fall now and then. read more

Kristine Frederickson

LDS World

Let the temple go through you – As members of Christ's church, we are a temple-building people. But those who sacrifice to attend the temple truly recognize the temple is the Lord's house.
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Jerry Earl Johnston

New Harmony

Maybe Hollywood is listening – This year, the Oscars have 10 nominees for best picture. Many movies on the list are refreshing: There are films regular families and folks actually attended and enjoyed. read more

Orson Scott Card

In the Village

A Christmas card above all others – This past Christmas, we received a lot of Christmas cards and Christmas letters. It was good to hear from friends, to catch up a little on what was happening in their lives. read more

Columns & Blogs

Becky Thomas: The Unexpected Life

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Sunday – Feb 7, 2010

Take a hint from Apolo Ohno and keep going for the gold

Often "injustices" happen on the short-track speed skating rink -- Apolo Ohno could attest to that. But it's part of the territory. We all have to take to the ice and fall now and then.

Sunday – Jan 31, 2010

Growing older, stronger

Each of us is getting older, but are we getting stronger, wiser, and building more spiritual muscle along the way?

Sunday – Jan 24, 2010

Don't model your parenting after Laman and Lemuel

I have seen lives wasted and destroyed by anger and resentment. I feel for these people, but honestly, I feel even more deeply for their children.

Sunday – Jan 17, 2010

Don't fuel the fire of anger and resentment

It is very tempting to keep the fire burning until we realize who is getting burned. We all need to stop fueling the fire. The only answer is to forgive.

Sunday – Jan 10, 2010

Feeling trapped? Look at it differently

I can't help but think that the trapped moments or phases in our lives are an important part of our earthly experience, and our spiritual tutoring.

Sunday – Jan 3, 2010

Happy New Year; now go break the norm

Several years ago a professor challenged his class to go out and break the norm.

Sunday – Dec 27, 2009

The Unexpected Life: Don't stop giving now!

Why stop giving now that Christmas is over? There are seasons in our lives that we are able to give more, but nonetheless, we can usually give and help others regardless our circumstances.

Sunday – Dec 20, 2009

The gift of believing in someone

This Christmas, as we think of the gifts we are giving and who we are giving them to, let's not forget to give the gift of encouraging and believing in someone.

Sunday – Dec 13, 2009

Who is changing whom?

My parents taught me through word and through action that we are here on earth to help as many people as we can -- welcoming others in to our home was just one way they showed me.

Sunday – Dec 6, 2009

Closing the gap -- how we live our lives vs. what we believe

There is no better time to start closing that gap than right now, during the holidays, when the Spirit of the Lord seems to be in an overabundance.

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