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Prayer
God is a loving parent, and He wants to hear from us! Some of my best prayers have been when I was frustrated and let Him know it, almost immediately, I received peace and got over my frustration much sooner than if I had not knelt down and told Him how I felt. "At...
Bring It On…Greatness is Achieved Through Hardwork
When it comes to sports, pain is expected in order to have growth. It’s common to push past the point of comfort on a daily basis. There is endless motivating quotes hung on lockers, walls, and engraved in heads all to encourage and seek pain. “No pain No gain” “The...
Come, Follow Me – For Individuals and Families: Matthew 1;Luke 1
The content you will find here is word for word exactly as you will find it in the original manual. Our purpose is not to change anything but to create a visually appealing way to help engage and teach our young children. If we do add anything it will be in red to...
Fairest Test
Life is not fair, but the trials and challenges we face match the ability each of us have to overcome those trials, with the help of the Saviour. This is what makes it the fairest test. If you feel overwhelmed, take it as a compliment that the Lord believes you can...
Empathy
I read a talk awhile ago that talks about our unique challenges, and how, if given the option and all the information, would we really trade our challenges and trials with that of anyone else? Think about that! And then think about how strong those around us have to...
15 Healing Quotes by Neil L. Andersen: Wounded
In the crucible of earthly trials, patiently move forward, and the Savior’s healing power will bring you light, understanding, peace, and hope. Although the details will differ, the tragedies, the unanticipated tests and trials, both physical and spiritual, come to...
The Living Christ para 3
He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great...
Best 24 Hour Challenge
I challenged my family to a 24 hour “No Complaining”. It’s actually hard to do. I find myself complaining about having to walk up...how long school is...how cold it is. No complaining included in your mind. Try it! For one day don’t allowing complaining to come out of...
Invite Spirituality
God is in the scriptures! Read them, study them, know them; and you will know Him! "I find that when I get casual in my relationships with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening and no divine voice in speaking, that I am far, far away. If I immerse...
Even Satan Believes in God
Even Satan believes in God. Even he knows he lives and loves us. Even he has faith in his existence, his power, and his love. Undying faith - because he knows. If he didn’t he wouldn’t ... Tempt us Care so much Trick us Lie to us Push us so hard Search for our...
10 great quotes from “Divine Discontent” by Michelle D. Craig, 2018 General Conferenc e
This wonderful talk is found here, https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/divine-discontent?lang=eng For the Lord, through His prophet, is calling each of us to live and care in a “higher and holier way” and to “take a step higher.” Divine discontent...
First Presidency have Instagram: To Keep Connected to the Youth, and Young Adults
This is so exciting. All 15 of the apostles has Instagram. I immediately followed all of them on my kids Instagram accounts. Here is the link to the article...which has the links to all their accounts!...
Judge Not
It is the human condition to judge others, but having lived life and made mistakes ourselves, shouldn’t we start giving each other a break? "As we view others, humility should counsel us that we do not have all the data." - Neal A. Maxwell ~Todd ...
Lesson: Choose You This Day by Dale G. Renlund
Here is my lesson that I taught last Sunday. Enjoy the below Slideshow!! Background image of the boy looking up is by: Iwona Podlasinska https://flic.kr/p/29CYxbb Craig
Dating: For the Strength of Youth
D&C 46:33 33 And ye must practice virtue and holiness before me continually. Even so. Amen. Virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light. A date is a planned activity that allows a young man and a young woman to get to know each other better. You should not...
C . S. Lewis quote: God making us into a mansion.
I love this quote by C. S. Lewis. It was referenced in “Divine Discontent” by Michelle D. Craig Link here, https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/divine-discontent?lang=eng “Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At...
Home-Centered Church
I’m excited for this next step in the church! I’ve never known anything but 3-hour church. I’m even more excited to start running Sunday lessons with my kids. "It is time for a home-centered church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, ward, and stake...
The Miracle of the Atonement
This is the Church of Jesus Christ! We are here and can be made better only through Him. Get to know Him better. Pray to know Him better and then study about Him in the Scriptures. We will only benefit from getting to know our Saviour better. Doing so will help us to...
Stripling Warriors of the Latter Days are in Our Homes: Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives
As I read this story to my kids, I was able to relate it to their lives right now. To help them see...how special they are, and to help me see who lives in my home...The Stripling Warriors of Latter Days! What does Stripling mean? Youth, adolescent, youngster, boy,...
Be the candlel
In a world that is so devoid of light, the Lord needs candles and mirrors to spread His light to all people. “There are two ways of spreading light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton Do not hide your light but let it so shine among men....
