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Tiffany Gee Lewis

Tiffany Gee Lewis is a freelance writer for Deseret News, where she writes the "In the Whirled column," as well as news stories. She also writes for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and is a contributor to the Friend Magazines online resources. She has done work for the Miami Herald, Austin American-Statesman, National Geographic Magazine online and the Liahona. Lewis received her undergraduate degree in journalism from Brigham Young University, where she received the Forace M. Green Award for outstanding senior in print journalism. In her sparest of spare times, she enjoys running, gardening and experimenting with the family cuisine. She lives with her husband and four sons in the Twin Cities.

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Recent Articles by Tiffany Gee Lewis

Think deep, America, it's opportunity time

Published: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:43 pm MDT

In an era of pop culture obsession, reality TV and voyeuristic magazines, there is a lack of deep and thoughtful dialogue. Where Americans were once known for their work ethic, they are now known for their fun ...

Slow as seeds — the art of raising children

Published: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 4:27 pm MDT

Like growing a garden, raising children is an exercise in long-term vision and patience.

The gospel and the power of limited life choices

Published: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 3:28 pm MDT

In limiting our life choices, marriage and family bring unintended benefits of clarity.

Why Christianity needs a church

Published: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 4:48 pm MDT

The structure of the church is as crucial to Christianity as a professed belief in Jesus Christ.

The radical Mormon father, Part III

Published: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 4:10 pm MDT

Today's fathers are more present and engaged. This can only be a good thing.

The radical Mormon mother, Part II

Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:33 pm MDT

Consumerism has killed the positive image of the homemaker. It's up to us, as radical Mormon mothers, to bring the "maker" back into the home.

The need for radical Mormon families, Part 1

Published: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:54 pm MST

If we follow our leaders' counsel, we create a new kind of radical, the kind we should all be comfortable living.

'Greatest Love' — my mom's Whitney Houston moment

Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:06 pm MST

There was a Valentine's Day where my mom taught me what love really meant.

I'd rather eat potato chips — avoiding the distracted and diluted life

Published: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 5:17 pm MST

With so much information at our fingertips, it's easier than ever to get distracted and avoid real learning.

Can Mormons cheer for Mitt Romney without voting for him?

Published: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:57 pm MST

Does our mutual religion obligate us to vote for Mitt Romney?