Emily Milner (@emilymilner) profile picture

I mother five children and blog at Segullah.

Joined June 2009
As I was reading the Book of Mormon recently, a thought about the significance of the impact of the gospel of Jesus Christ struck me. I’d like to share that thought with you.
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In this world, we are but toddlers on the beach. At sunset, the tide will wash our crooked little castles away & our Father will bring us home—some of us skipping, some kicking & screaming. We were not here make castles last. The sand was here to make us. askrelevantquestions.wordpre…
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Emily @emilymilner talks about how our personal / cultural frameworks can obscure our view of the truth. #throughaglassdarkly #repentance #LDS #Twitterstake Opting In to the Greater Vision segullah.org/daily-special/o…
Works by #LDS women creatives featured in our 2021 Fall Journal: Artist Rebecca Klundt interviewed by @AspenhofStudios; The Plummers interviewed by Shelah Miner; Poetry by @k8rj Haley Ashton & @jefferywriter; @emilymilner reviews @RosalynEves' book. TOC: segullah.org/editorial-2/fal…
Emily Milner retweeted
If you're curious what life is like for an ICU doc in SLC right now, I show up for work each morning and hear "no ICU beds; good luck" and then work like crazy all day caring for patients and trying to find beds for others. I'm not a culture warrior, not by a long shot.
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Emily Milner retweeted
"Expanding our understanding of the suffering and tragedies of others can awaken charity within us." #BYUDevo #BYUSpeeches
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Dallin H. Oaks delivering a not-so-subtle takedown of Mormon Trumpism. #LDSConference
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if you missed it, it's available on Dialogue's site!
Hey, #LDS tweeple. Note that Melody Newey Johnson is presenting today at 10 am Mountain. Pls. RT? @dandelionmama @Swilua @rachelsteenblik @JuliaGoolia9 @marierleslie @TitaniaYellow @srslymagenta @emilymilner @susanjrocks @RosalynEves @motleybookshelf mailchi.mp/dialoguejournal/d…
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Mormon Twitter: I've created a new publication on Medium, Not a Theologian, where I'll be diving into doctrine, policy, history, and more through my lens & experience. First article is up now, featuring Brigham Young, Captain Moroni, and revelation. medium.com/not-a-theologian/…
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In 2007, @EmilyMilner shared the heartache of her MIL's decline & passing during the holidays years prior. She quotes Elder Holland who had a parallel grief-filled situation, but a baby's cry led to an epiphany. #Christmas Pain, Christmas Joy segullah.org/daily-special/4…
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submit to the Segullah contest!
Just a few of the ppl who contribute to Segullah in some way. @emily_orton2020 @emilymilner @EnnyAdams @epinborough @gritforlit @heatherOman1 @HeidiKneale @houseofclarice Our annual contest for #lds #women #creatives is taking submissions. segullah.org/announcements/2…
that makes me happy!
Replying to @irreantum
It's a close call, but perhaps the Monsters&Mormons story I've received the most positive feedback over the years is @emilymilner's "The Living Wife." Frankly, any dealing with polygamy must necessarily be haunted. irreantum.associationmormonl…
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Since the #pandemic hit, my routine went out the window. Most days are #Blursday; I sometimes blur past the #Sabbath. I am grateful for @emilymilner's insights based on #study of #TheBookofMormon, the #Scripture . #LDS #women #faith #twitterstake segullah.org/daily-special/c…