Rachelle J. Christensen

Why It's a Bad Idea to Teach Teens to Never Say "No" to a First Date

October 16, 2019 08:47 AM MDT

I was taught, as were many girls, that you should always say yes to a boy who asks you to a dance and even a casual date. Although times have changed, that idea still persists, and while on the surface it seems great, I want to explore what we are teaching our teens—both girls and boys—when we enforce that rule.

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Latter-day Saint Life

As Our Parents Age: 10 Ways to Make Each Moment Count

By Rachelle J. Christensen

June 01, 2019 08:59 AM MDT

The following article originally ran on LDS Living in 2015.

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Latter-day Saint Life

One Overlooked Invitation from President Nelson + How It Can Change Your Life

By Rachelle J. Christensen

January 06, 2019 10:09 PM MST

Recently, President Nelson encouraged all women of the Church, “I urge you to study the current Relief Society purpose statement. It is inspiring. It may guide you in developing your own purpose statement for your own life. I also entreat you to savor the truths in the Relief Society declaration published almost 20 years ago.” Here's how we can get more from the Relief Society declaration and create our own declarations to change our lives for the better.

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Latter-day Saint Life

10 Ways to Read the Book of Mormon Before the End of the Year

By Rachelle J. Christensen

December 02, 2018 10:08 PM MST

President Nelson issued an invitation in the October general women’s session inviting all to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. If you’re like me, the task may seem daunting, but with inspiration and creativity to guide us, we can reignite the fire of possibility to complete this goal.

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Latter-day Saint Life

When Your Friend Leaves the Church: 7 Ways to Cope and Comfort

By Rachelle J. Christensen

August 16, 2018 09:15 AM MDT

When one of my friends announced on social media that she no longer had a testimony of the Church, I was shocked and saddened. A few months later I met up with another good friend who told me that she and her entire family had left the Church. I felt profound grief, confusion, and loss for these friends, and I struggled to understand and reconcile my feelings. How would their choices affect the future of our friendship?

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Latter-day Saint Life

What I Learned When a Boy Called My 8-Year-Old Daughter "Sexy" (+8 Ways to Help Your Children Love Their Bodies)

By Rachelle J. Christensen

March 28, 2018 06:08 PM MDT

In this time when our bodies are portrayed as imperfect and unworthy, learn how you can help your daughters find their own real beauty in an unrealistic world.

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10 Ways to Help Teens Get More from Church

By Rachelle J. Christensen

September 03, 2016 04:05 PM MDT

Our youth are magnificent, but we need to tap into their potential, ensuring that they will grow to love the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some or all of these tips may help your teen to get more out of their church attendance.

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Fun

5 New Twists for Your Wedding Celebration

By Rachelle J. Christensen

July 23, 2014 04:00 AM MDT

1. The Sparkler Send-Off

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What to Do When You’ve Already Pinched the Penny

By Rachelle J. Christensen

September 03, 2013 04:23 AM MDT

20 Helpful Hints for Raising a Family in Our Economy

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3 Ways to teach Your Children the Importance of Giving

By Rachelle J. Christensen

November 15, 2012 05:04 AM MST

The Case of the Christmas Advertisement

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{LDS How-to} Get the Most Out of Sunday School

By Rachelle J. Christensen

November 01, 2012 04:04 AM MDT

10 Tips

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Miscarriage: How to Heal and How to Help

By Rachelle J. Christensen

October 16, 2012 04:05 AM MDT

When I discovered I was pregnant with my first baby, each day was filled with joyful planning of the day when I could hold a soft newborn. Then about eleven weeks into my pregnancy, I began spotting.

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{LDS How-to} Help Kids Get the Most out of Primary

By Rachelle J. Christensen

August 02, 2012 04:05 AM MDT

1. Buffer time. Always in a hurry to get out the door? Set the mood before church by allowing extra time to get ready. When you rush it is difficult to feel the Spirit. Play church music while you get ready or hum a hymn. You’ll probably still have to play the “hurry up!” game, but it will be much more pleasant.

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