NEW TESTAMENT
Romans 5 and 6
5:3 We glory in tribulations knowing that they worketh patience.
6 Faith is the key to salvation.
Baptism has to be by immersion as it is a symbol of re-birth.
BOOK OF MORMON
3 Nephi 2
People forgot and Satan had hold of them again.
100 years had passed since the days of Mosiah.
609 since Lehi.
9 since the signs of Christs birth. This is how they kept time from now on. So it's 9 years.
12 years the Nephites and Lamanites had to take up arms against the Gadianton Robbers as they were getting really bad.
End of the 13th year the righteous Lamanites joined the Nephites to stop the wickedness. Then they turned white.
By 15th year they weren't in a good spot. Needed to be more righteous.
ENSIGN
'Relief Society History: A look at the Lord's vision for His daughters'
The ability to receive and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill we can acquire in this life.
With it we cannot fail, without it we cannot succeed.
We learn from our history that strong families are not an accident.
CONFERENCE TALKS
'Perfect love casteth out Fear' by Elder L. Tom Perry
We need to be bold about our belief in Jesus Christ. He is the central figure in all history.
We need to be righteous examples.
Speak up about the church. It's always better for them to ask than for you to tell. Listen and engage in a two-way conversation.
Avoid arguing for becoming defensive in any way.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Romans 3 and 4
3 Since we all sin, no-one can be justified by works alone. Some intervening power must bridge the gap. Jesus Christ was the answer. He's our grace. God's blessing are worth more than a man's good works could ever earn.
4 No man can earn salvation on his own. We need to pay the price of faith. Faith that includes enduring works of righteousness. We need to conform our lives to gospel standards. Only was possible to have this kind of faith.
We are justified of faith and works, through grace.
BOOK OF MORMON
3 Nephi 1 (Son of Nephi who was the son of Helaman)
91st year. 600 years since Lehi left.
Nephi left and gave his son, Nephi the brass plates and all the other records.
Nephi was never seen again.
92nd year more signs were happening but the wicked thought the time had past and started mocking the righteous.
The wicked set aside a day to kill all the righteous for the sign of the full light day with no night was not happening.
The the sign happened and some of the wicked fell to the earth cause they knew they were wrong.
More part of the people were converted to the Lord even though Satan worked hard.
The Gadianton Robbers still caused havoc.
The rising generation of the Lamanites started not believing and some Nephites took off to join the Gadianton robbers.
ENSIGN
'Qualified through church service'
A woman who had worked as a stay at home mother all of a sudden was divorced and needed a job. She didn't think she could do it but got the job because of years of service in the church which qualified her to it. Grateful for her service over the years in the church.
Romans 3 and 4
3 Since we all sin, no-one can be justified by works alone. Some intervening power must bridge the gap. Jesus Christ was the answer. He's our grace. God's blessing are worth more than a man's good works could ever earn.
4 No man can earn salvation on his own. We need to pay the price of faith. Faith that includes enduring works of righteousness. We need to conform our lives to gospel standards. Only was possible to have this kind of faith.
We are justified of faith and works, through grace.
BOOK OF MORMON
3 Nephi 1 (Son of Nephi who was the son of Helaman)
91st year. 600 years since Lehi left.
Nephi left and gave his son, Nephi the brass plates and all the other records.
Nephi was never seen again.
92nd year more signs were happening but the wicked thought the time had past and started mocking the righteous.
The wicked set aside a day to kill all the righteous for the sign of the full light day with no night was not happening.
The the sign happened and some of the wicked fell to the earth cause they knew they were wrong.
More part of the people were converted to the Lord even though Satan worked hard.
The Gadianton Robbers still caused havoc.
The rising generation of the Lamanites started not believing and some Nephites took off to join the Gadianton robbers.
ENSIGN
'Qualified through church service'
A woman who had worked as a stay at home mother all of a sudden was divorced and needed a job. She didn't think she could do it but got the job because of years of service in the church which qualified her to it. Grateful for her service over the years in the church.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Romans 1 and 2
Paul served for over 20 years and baptised 1000's.
The letters to Galatians and Rome are used these days for the false doctrine of other churches of works being unessential for salvation.
But the Jews were relying on their works to save them. This isn't right either.
There's a middle ground.
Paul shows that true faith requires personal righteousness and obedience to gospel principles, a truth overlooked by the 'faith alone' theory.
This letter may have been written in winter AD 57-58 in the end part of his third mission.
This letter was written to the saints who already had a knowledge of the gospel. So to those who don't, it's really hard to understand.
Spencer Kimball in 'Miracle of Forgiveness' pg 80-86 talks about homosexuality and it's awesome. I loved reading it.
Romans 2:13 The doers shall be justified. Paul clearly state that good works are important.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 16
Some believed Samuel and found Nephi and confessed and were baptised.
Others tried to throw stones and shoot arrows at him and couldn't hit him. More were converted.
This whole time Nephi had been preaching as well.
Others thought it was the power of the devil that stopped them from being able to hit him.
They ran to get him and he jumped off and ran back to his town and was never heard of again.
End of the 86th year.
90th year signs of the prophets started happening.
End of the book of Helaman.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'Dreams, covenants and secondhand buses'
A family's sacrifice to get to the Temple.
'Valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ'
The Saviour and those who have taken upon them His name have always drawn and will always draw criticism. The truth never exists unopposed.
CONFERENCE
'The Divine Gift of Repentance' by Elder D Todd Christofferson
#1 The invitation to repent is an expression of love.
#2 Repentance means striving to change.
#3 Repentance means not only abandoning sin but also committing to obedience.
#4 Repentance requires a seriousness of purpose and a willingness to persevere even through pain.
#5 Whatever the cost of repentance, it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness.
Romans 1 and 2
Paul served for over 20 years and baptised 1000's.
The letters to Galatians and Rome are used these days for the false doctrine of other churches of works being unessential for salvation.
But the Jews were relying on their works to save them. This isn't right either.
There's a middle ground.
Paul shows that true faith requires personal righteousness and obedience to gospel principles, a truth overlooked by the 'faith alone' theory.
This letter may have been written in winter AD 57-58 in the end part of his third mission.
This letter was written to the saints who already had a knowledge of the gospel. So to those who don't, it's really hard to understand.
Spencer Kimball in 'Miracle of Forgiveness' pg 80-86 talks about homosexuality and it's awesome. I loved reading it.
Romans 2:13 The doers shall be justified. Paul clearly state that good works are important.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 16
Some believed Samuel and found Nephi and confessed and were baptised.
Others tried to throw stones and shoot arrows at him and couldn't hit him. More were converted.
This whole time Nephi had been preaching as well.
Others thought it was the power of the devil that stopped them from being able to hit him.
They ran to get him and he jumped off and ran back to his town and was never heard of again.
End of the 86th year.
90th year signs of the prophets started happening.
End of the book of Helaman.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'Dreams, covenants and secondhand buses'
A family's sacrifice to get to the Temple.
'Valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ'
The Saviour and those who have taken upon them His name have always drawn and will always draw criticism. The truth never exists unopposed.
CONFERENCE
'The Divine Gift of Repentance' by Elder D Todd Christofferson
#1 The invitation to repent is an expression of love.
#2 Repentance means striving to change.
#3 Repentance means not only abandoning sin but also committing to obedience.
#4 Repentance requires a seriousness of purpose and a willingness to persevere even through pain.
#5 Whatever the cost of repentance, it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness.
NEW TESTAMENT
Manual Chapter 38 Galatians
True freedom can only be found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Letter to the Galatians may have been written in the 3rd mission of Paul from Corinth in AD 57.
Paul stood up to Peter about the Jews still practicing the mosaic law when it was to be done away with. Peter agreed.
The Mosaic law was a fantastic tutor for the saints to help them mature until they got the full gospel when Christ came.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 15
Nephites were blessed with the knowledge from the beginning so more is expected out of them.
The Lamanites weren't convererted till alter so less is expected and even when they turn they won't be fully destroyed.
So does that mean the same for those of us who are born into the covanent?
Is more expected of me than a convert since I was raised in it?
Maybe right?
CONFERENCE TALKS 2011
October 'Redemption' by Elder LeGrand R Curtis Jr.
The Saviour 'redeemed' us from the fall.
So he paid our debt.
'But God will redeem my sould from the power of the grave'
Psalm 49:15
Manual Chapter 38 Galatians
True freedom can only be found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Letter to the Galatians may have been written in the 3rd mission of Paul from Corinth in AD 57.
Paul stood up to Peter about the Jews still practicing the mosaic law when it was to be done away with. Peter agreed.
The Mosaic law was a fantastic tutor for the saints to help them mature until they got the full gospel when Christ came.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 15
Nephites were blessed with the knowledge from the beginning so more is expected out of them.
The Lamanites weren't convererted till alter so less is expected and even when they turn they won't be fully destroyed.
So does that mean the same for those of us who are born into the covanent?
Is more expected of me than a convert since I was raised in it?
Maybe right?
CONFERENCE TALKS 2011
October 'Redemption' by Elder LeGrand R Curtis Jr.
The Saviour 'redeemed' us from the fall.
So he paid our debt.
'But God will redeem my sould from the power of the grave'
Psalm 49:15
Friday, December 2, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
2nd Corinthians 11-13
13:1 .....by the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses shall every word be established.
The second epistle of the Corinth was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia.
In chapter 12 the man Paul refers to is himself.
I need to bear my trials well, one day I'll understand.
Suffering or 'school of experience' as John Taylor liked to put it.
Why trials? So we can learn to place our dependance on God and trust Him.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 14
5 more years and then Jesus will come.
There'll be great lights from heaven. It'll be light all night. A new star will rise when he's born. Some will fall to the earth.
Signs of His death will be that the sun, moon and starts will be darkened and there'll be no light for three days until He's risen from the dead.
There'll be thunder and lightnings for hours. Earthquakes, tempests, mountains made low, valley's made into mountains, cities gone, highways broken up, graves opened and saints appearing to many.
We're free to act.
We're free to choose good or evil.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'Setting their Sights on the Temple'
#1 Have family home evening lessons about temple marriage.
#2 Hang up pictures of the Temple.
#3 Participate in ward or stake Temple activities.
#4 Take your children to visit the Temple grounds.
#5 Tell your kids that they day we were sealed was a special day.
#6 Sing 'families can be together forever'
'Duty to God and Personal Progress'
I need to do it with Yuki since I never did do it.
CONFERENCE
'It is better to look up' by Elder Carl B Cook
If we can 'look up' to God for help we won't feel overwhelmed with the burdens of life. We must have the faith to look up and the courage to follow His direction.
Looking u p is a metaphor for remembering Christ.
As we remember Him and trust in His power, we receive strength through His Atonement.
The Lord leads us through prophets and apostles as well as feelings after a heart felt prayer, repentance, keeping the commandments and the Holy Ghost.
We must act upon direction received.
2nd Corinthians 11-13
13:1 .....by the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses shall every word be established.
The second epistle of the Corinth was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia.
In chapter 12 the man Paul refers to is himself.
I need to bear my trials well, one day I'll understand.
Suffering or 'school of experience' as John Taylor liked to put it.
Why trials? So we can learn to place our dependance on God and trust Him.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 14
5 more years and then Jesus will come.
There'll be great lights from heaven. It'll be light all night. A new star will rise when he's born. Some will fall to the earth.
Signs of His death will be that the sun, moon and starts will be darkened and there'll be no light for three days until He's risen from the dead.
There'll be thunder and lightnings for hours. Earthquakes, tempests, mountains made low, valley's made into mountains, cities gone, highways broken up, graves opened and saints appearing to many.
We're free to act.
We're free to choose good or evil.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'Setting their Sights on the Temple'
#1 Have family home evening lessons about temple marriage.
#2 Hang up pictures of the Temple.
#3 Participate in ward or stake Temple activities.
#4 Take your children to visit the Temple grounds.
#5 Tell your kids that they day we were sealed was a special day.
#6 Sing 'families can be together forever'
'Duty to God and Personal Progress'
I need to do it with Yuki since I never did do it.
CONFERENCE
'It is better to look up' by Elder Carl B Cook
If we can 'look up' to God for help we won't feel overwhelmed with the burdens of life. We must have the faith to look up and the courage to follow His direction.
Looking u p is a metaphor for remembering Christ.
As we remember Him and trust in His power, we receive strength through His Atonement.
The Lord leads us through prophets and apostles as well as feelings after a heart felt prayer, repentance, keeping the commandments and the Holy Ghost.
We must act upon direction received.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
2nd Corinthians 8,9 and 10
9:6 He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly and he which soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully.
9:7 God loveth a cheerful giver
Tithing, service, callings, motherhood..............I should be cheerfully doing it.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 13
Samuel the Lamanite preaches in Zarahemla. The Lamanites are more faithful than the Nephites.
They wouldn't let him in the city so he got on the wall.
The only reason Zarahemla is still there is because of the few righteous in the city.
I need to thank the Lord for my riches.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'Building my Eternal Marriage'
#1 Pray together daily.
#2 Ask for forgiveness
#3 Never speak evil of each other.
#4 Defend the institution of marriage.
#5 Talk and listen.
#6 Treat each other with love and consideration.
#7 Continue to seek, help and counsel about marriage.
'Repentance and Forgiveness in Marriage'
We must seek forgiveness and admit when we're wrong.
Sometimes we need to say sorry more than once.
We need to choose to be humble.
Forgiveness is spiritual medicine.
CONFERENCE
'A time to prepare' by Elder Ian Arden
When time is wisely used, it's value is immeasurable. The Lord and our families should be at the top of the list. Love is really spelled T-I-M-E.
Poor use of time is a close cousin of idleness.
I need to use my time wisely. Tidy, kids, study, prayer, errands, gym etc. I don't want to miss being with my kids.
2nd Corinthians 8,9 and 10
9:6 He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly and he which soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully.
9:7 God loveth a cheerful giver
Tithing, service, callings, motherhood..............I should be cheerfully doing it.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 13
Samuel the Lamanite preaches in Zarahemla. The Lamanites are more faithful than the Nephites.
They wouldn't let him in the city so he got on the wall.
The only reason Zarahemla is still there is because of the few righteous in the city.
I need to thank the Lord for my riches.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'Building my Eternal Marriage'
#1 Pray together daily.
#2 Ask for forgiveness
#3 Never speak evil of each other.
#4 Defend the institution of marriage.
#5 Talk and listen.
#6 Treat each other with love and consideration.
#7 Continue to seek, help and counsel about marriage.
'Repentance and Forgiveness in Marriage'
We must seek forgiveness and admit when we're wrong.
Sometimes we need to say sorry more than once.
We need to choose to be humble.
Forgiveness is spiritual medicine.
CONFERENCE
'A time to prepare' by Elder Ian Arden
When time is wisely used, it's value is immeasurable. The Lord and our families should be at the top of the list. Love is really spelled T-I-M-E.
Poor use of time is a close cousin of idleness.
I need to use my time wisely. Tidy, kids, study, prayer, errands, gym etc. I don't want to miss being with my kids.
NEW TESTAMENT
2nd Corinthians 6&7
6 We should marry within our own faiths.
7 Godly sorrow goes deeper. It's when we feel sorrow even when we're not caught.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 12
'God doth bless and prosper those who put their trust in him'
God's power is supreme. He says it and it's done.
Why, when we're ok, do we forget the Lord?
He gives us trials to remember Him and to better ourselves.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'The Sealing Ordinance'
If we keep our covenants the sealing is bound.
134 Temples are in operation at the moment across the world.
'Finding Peace in Troubled Times'
#1 Live as faithfully as we can.
#2 Don't let fear lead us.
#3 Be faithful. God is in charge. He knows your name and He knows your need.
CONFERENCE
'Children' by Elder Neil L Anderson
How many kids to have is between husband and wife and the Lord.
Mark 9:36 &37 'Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, reveiveth ..............Him that sent me'
2nd Corinthians 6&7
6 We should marry within our own faiths.
7 Godly sorrow goes deeper. It's when we feel sorrow even when we're not caught.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 12
'God doth bless and prosper those who put their trust in him'
God's power is supreme. He says it and it's done.
Why, when we're ok, do we forget the Lord?
He gives us trials to remember Him and to better ourselves.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'The Sealing Ordinance'
If we keep our covenants the sealing is bound.
134 Temples are in operation at the moment across the world.
'Finding Peace in Troubled Times'
#1 Live as faithfully as we can.
#2 Don't let fear lead us.
#3 Be faithful. God is in charge. He knows your name and He knows your need.
CONFERENCE
'Children' by Elder Neil L Anderson
How many kids to have is between husband and wife and the Lord.
Mark 9:36 &37 'Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, reveiveth ..............Him that sent me'
Monday, November 21, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
2nd Corinthians 4 and 5
3 v17 ............where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.
5 v7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 11
Wars in the 72nd and 73rd years. Nephi asked for a famine.
74th year the wars stopped and famine increased.
People perished by the 1000's.
76th year it rained.
Most people belonged to the church.
77th and 78th years were in peace.
80th year the band of Gadianton robbers started again.
By the 85th year the robbers were strong and plundering and the other people were becoming wicked.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'General Conference - No ordinary Blessing'
#1 Ponder questions we need to have answered.
#2 Don't discount a message merely because it sounds familiar.
#3 These words will serve as a Liahona.
CONFERENCE TALKS
'The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn' by Elder David A Bednar
Elijah held the sealing power of the Melchizadek Priesthood and was the last prophet to do so before the time of Jesus.
The restoration was 1836.
The spirit of Elijah is a manifestation of the Holy Ghost bearing witness of the divine nature of the family.
I need to do better with geneology. I need to prompt Dru to ring Japan again.
2nd Corinthians 4 and 5
3 v17 ............where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.
5 v7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 11
Wars in the 72nd and 73rd years. Nephi asked for a famine.
74th year the wars stopped and famine increased.
People perished by the 1000's.
76th year it rained.
Most people belonged to the church.
77th and 78th years were in peace.
80th year the band of Gadianton robbers started again.
By the 85th year the robbers were strong and plundering and the other people were becoming wicked.
ENSIGN
September 2011 'General Conference - No ordinary Blessing'
#1 Ponder questions we need to have answered.
#2 Don't discount a message merely because it sounds familiar.
#3 These words will serve as a Liahona.
CONFERENCE TALKS
'The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn' by Elder David A Bednar
Elijah held the sealing power of the Melchizadek Priesthood and was the last prophet to do so before the time of Jesus.
The restoration was 1836.
The spirit of Elijah is a manifestation of the Holy Ghost bearing witness of the divine nature of the family.
I need to do better with geneology. I need to prompt Dru to ring Japan again.
NEW TESTAMENT
2nd Corinthians 2 and 3
2 Forgiving others.
3 Law of Moses is inferior to Christs law.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 10
Nephi is promised a huge blessing from the Lord that whatever he asks will happen, since the Lord has that much trust in him and he would never ask anything contrary to the Lords will.
Then the Lord tells Nephi to tell the people if they don't repent they'll be smitten.
71st year he'd told all of them. Most didn't listen and they started fighting amongst themselves.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'News of the Church'
I day of service per ward was done this year. Lots of things were achieved.
lds.org/media-library
If a banana tree is uprooted it can be re-planted and live.
CONFERENCE ENSIGN
'You matter to Him' by Pres. Dieter F Uchtdorf
In the big picture there are worlds without number. Man is nothing.............yet the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. We are the reason God created the Universe.
We need to be humble and serve. We need to remember that all the $ in the world could not by a loaf of bread in the economy of heaven.
The Lord uses a scale very different from the world to weigh the worth of a soul.
Always remember ................we matter to the Lord.
2nd Corinthians 2 and 3
2 Forgiving others.
3 Law of Moses is inferior to Christs law.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 10
Nephi is promised a huge blessing from the Lord that whatever he asks will happen, since the Lord has that much trust in him and he would never ask anything contrary to the Lords will.
Then the Lord tells Nephi to tell the people if they don't repent they'll be smitten.
71st year he'd told all of them. Most didn't listen and they started fighting amongst themselves.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'News of the Church'
I day of service per ward was done this year. Lots of things were achieved.
lds.org/media-library
If a banana tree is uprooted it can be re-planted and live.
CONFERENCE ENSIGN
'You matter to Him' by Pres. Dieter F Uchtdorf
In the big picture there are worlds without number. Man is nothing.............yet the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. We are the reason God created the Universe.
We need to be humble and serve. We need to remember that all the $ in the world could not by a loaf of bread in the economy of heaven.
The Lord uses a scale very different from the world to weigh the worth of a soul.
Always remember ................we matter to the Lord.
NEW TESTAMENT
2nd Corinthians 1
The Lord may call upon us to bear afflictions and tribulations so that we may become as he desires us to be.
When Titus came and reported to Paul of the people of Corinth, this prompted, as well as Pauls' anxiety for the Corinth church, Paul to write a second letter.
Paul wrote at least 3 letters to the Corinthians. We lost the first and have the other 2 which are 1st and 2nd Corinthians.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 9
5 men went to see if Nephi was right. These 5 men were non-believers but if what they saw was how Nephi said it would be, then they'd believe.
They saw it then fainted. They were cast into prison. then they arrested Nephi and he confounded them again.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'LDS Voices'
A European family prayed that their house would be made invisible to the enemy troops and it was.
South Korea didn't start till 1951 with it's first baptism.
1962 the first mission was created.
1967 Korean Book of Mormon was printed.
1973 The first stake was made.
1985 They had their first Temple.
CONFERENCE 2011 October
'Counsel to Youth' by Pres. Boyd K Packer
Satan is determined to disrupt our Heavenly Father's plan and seeks to control the minds and actions of all.
Gender is an essential characteristic and was established in that premortal existence.
All beings who have bodies have power over those who don't.
The voice of the Spirit comes as a feeling rather than a sound..........listen for that voice that is felt rather than heard.
The gift of the Holy Ghost, if you consent, will guide and protect you and even correct your actions. It is a spiritual voice that comes into the mind as a thought or feeling put into your heart.
The outcome of the 'battle' that began in the premortal life is not in question. Lucifer will loose.
'Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.'
Proverbs 3:5
I love this verse. It spoke to me today.
2nd Corinthians 1
The Lord may call upon us to bear afflictions and tribulations so that we may become as he desires us to be.
When Titus came and reported to Paul of the people of Corinth, this prompted, as well as Pauls' anxiety for the Corinth church, Paul to write a second letter.
Paul wrote at least 3 letters to the Corinthians. We lost the first and have the other 2 which are 1st and 2nd Corinthians.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 9
5 men went to see if Nephi was right. These 5 men were non-believers but if what they saw was how Nephi said it would be, then they'd believe.
They saw it then fainted. They were cast into prison. then they arrested Nephi and he confounded them again.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'LDS Voices'
A European family prayed that their house would be made invisible to the enemy troops and it was.
South Korea didn't start till 1951 with it's first baptism.
1962 the first mission was created.
1967 Korean Book of Mormon was printed.
1973 The first stake was made.
1985 They had their first Temple.
CONFERENCE 2011 October
'Counsel to Youth' by Pres. Boyd K Packer
Satan is determined to disrupt our Heavenly Father's plan and seeks to control the minds and actions of all.
Gender is an essential characteristic and was established in that premortal existence.
All beings who have bodies have power over those who don't.
The voice of the Spirit comes as a feeling rather than a sound..........listen for that voice that is felt rather than heard.
The gift of the Holy Ghost, if you consent, will guide and protect you and even correct your actions. It is a spiritual voice that comes into the mind as a thought or feeling put into your heart.
The outcome of the 'battle' that began in the premortal life is not in question. Lucifer will loose.
'Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.'
Proverbs 3:5
I love this verse. It spoke to me today.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'The Tradition of a Balanced, Righteous Life'
#1 We need to look after our physical selves. Good physical and spiritual health can help us to stay on the straight and narrow way.
#2 First comes knowledge of God and his programme, then come the knowledge of secular things.
#3 A man's character is the reality of himself. A good character is something you must make for yourself. It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honourable life.
The greatest asset you can put into your bank is the reputation of being a person of trust.
#4 Personal, sincere involment in the scriptures produces faith, hope and solutions to our daily challenges.
I need to pray more.
'Reach with a Rescuing Hand'
All of us need to be reminded of the past.
We need to reach out to others and help. Less active, YSA's and widows.
I need to find more service I can do. Widows maybe?
'Though Hard to You.....'
A young mother who had a down syndrome child talks about her fears and how Heavenly Father helped.
'Garrett was God's child First'
Garrett has Autism. This article talks about how it took this mother faith to see him for who he really is.
'The Lord was Always There'
German solider who was looked after during the war.
August 2011 'The Tradition of a Balanced, Righteous Life'
#1 We need to look after our physical selves. Good physical and spiritual health can help us to stay on the straight and narrow way.
#2 First comes knowledge of God and his programme, then come the knowledge of secular things.
#3 A man's character is the reality of himself. A good character is something you must make for yourself. It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honourable life.
The greatest asset you can put into your bank is the reputation of being a person of trust.
#4 Personal, sincere involment in the scriptures produces faith, hope and solutions to our daily challenges.
I need to pray more.
'Reach with a Rescuing Hand'
All of us need to be reminded of the past.
We need to reach out to others and help. Less active, YSA's and widows.
I need to find more service I can do. Widows maybe?
'Though Hard to You.....'
A young mother who had a down syndrome child talks about her fears and how Heavenly Father helped.
'Garrett was God's child First'
Garrett has Autism. This article talks about how it took this mother faith to see him for who he really is.
'The Lord was Always There'
German solider who was looked after during the war.
Monday, November 14, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Manual Chapter 36
The Lord gives us gifts of the Spirit so we may bless, encourage and strengthen one another in love.
Spiritual gifts are made active by Charity.
We need to want to share them with others.
When we do not have the love that Christ had the spiritual gifts are meaningless.
We have to love people.
My biggest weakness is my temper. I need to start asking for help with it.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 8
Gadianton leaders were upset, but they wanted the others in the crowd to be upset as well so didn't touch Nephi. There was mixed feelings in the crowd.
He prophesies of the death of the judge by his brother who both belonged to the Gadianton Robbers.
ENSIGN
August 2011 '400 years of the King James Bible'
The church has held to the King James version as being doctrinally more accuate than recent visitors.
It took 4 years with 6 companies of translators to get the King James version.
On pages 40 and 41 they give us the History of the Bible which is really interesting.
OCTOBER 2011 CONFERENCE
'Doing the Right Thing, at the Right Time, without Delay' by José L. Alonso
We need to serve.
Manual Chapter 36
The Lord gives us gifts of the Spirit so we may bless, encourage and strengthen one another in love.
Spiritual gifts are made active by Charity.
We need to want to share them with others.
When we do not have the love that Christ had the spiritual gifts are meaningless.
We have to love people.
My biggest weakness is my temper. I need to start asking for help with it.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 8
Gadianton leaders were upset, but they wanted the others in the crowd to be upset as well so didn't touch Nephi. There was mixed feelings in the crowd.
He prophesies of the death of the judge by his brother who both belonged to the Gadianton Robbers.
ENSIGN
August 2011 '400 years of the King James Bible'
The church has held to the King James version as being doctrinally more accuate than recent visitors.
It took 4 years with 6 companies of translators to get the King James version.
On pages 40 and 41 they give us the History of the Bible which is really interesting.
OCTOBER 2011 CONFERENCE
'Doing the Right Thing, at the Right Time, without Delay' by José L. Alonso
We need to serve.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
1st Corinthians 15 &16
15:22 ..........in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
I love this simple scripture.
15:40-42 These scriptures talk about Celestial, Terrestial and Telestial bodies and kingdoms.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 7
69th year Nephi returns to Zarahemla to preach. He was rejected and returns home.
Nephi cried in sorrow on a tower in his garden to the Lord about how upset he was.
People saw him. Nephi then proceeds to rip into the multitude about how wicked they are and that they'll have everything taken from them if they don't repent.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Islands of Fire and Faith: The Galapagos'
These people show faith as they find each other and serve the Lord.
OCTOBER CONFERENCE 2011
'The time shall come' by Elder L Whitney Clayton
There are nearly 3,000 stakes. Almost 29,000 wards and branches.
The gospel is rolling forth, unstoppable in the world.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 10
Relief Society is about service. Receiving and giving.
When Dad died the Relief Society sisters came and did everything for us. They cleaned, collected mail, bought food over. They took care of everything so all we had to do was mourn. I need to remember this and make sure I give this kind of service when I'm called.
You are called by the voice of the prophet of God to do it, to be uppermost to be the greatest and the best, the purest and the most devoted to the right.
This is the end of the book.
I LOVED it.
Every woman should read this.
It enlightened my soul.
I'll be reading it every year I think as part of my studies.
1st Corinthians 15 &16
15:22 ..........in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
I love this simple scripture.
15:40-42 These scriptures talk about Celestial, Terrestial and Telestial bodies and kingdoms.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 7
69th year Nephi returns to Zarahemla to preach. He was rejected and returns home.
Nephi cried in sorrow on a tower in his garden to the Lord about how upset he was.
People saw him. Nephi then proceeds to rip into the multitude about how wicked they are and that they'll have everything taken from them if they don't repent.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Islands of Fire and Faith: The Galapagos'
These people show faith as they find each other and serve the Lord.
OCTOBER CONFERENCE 2011
'The time shall come' by Elder L Whitney Clayton
There are nearly 3,000 stakes. Almost 29,000 wards and branches.
The gospel is rolling forth, unstoppable in the world.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 10
Relief Society is about service. Receiving and giving.
When Dad died the Relief Society sisters came and did everything for us. They cleaned, collected mail, bought food over. They took care of everything so all we had to do was mourn. I need to remember this and make sure I give this kind of service when I'm called.
You are called by the voice of the prophet of God to do it, to be uppermost to be the greatest and the best, the purest and the most devoted to the right.
This is the end of the book.
I LOVED it.
Every woman should read this.
It enlightened my soul.
I'll be reading it every year I think as part of my studies.
NEW TESTAMENT
1st Corinthians 12-14
12:8-10 Gifts of the Spirit.
People might have different gifts but it's all the same spirit.
We should all work together as members and help each other when we need it.
13:4-8 Charity. Lots of ways to be.
Charity is the greatest.
14:33 God is not the author of confusion.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 6
62nd year the Lamanites became more righteous than the Nephites.
Nephites and Lamanites all hung out together.
v10 Mulek was the son of Zedekiah who came over from Jerusalem to the North. Lehi landed in the South.
They became rich.
66th year Cezoram was murdered and his son who took his place was as well.
67th year the people grew wicked.
Gadianton rebels are florishing. They were the ones who murdered the chief judges.
Lamanites held true though but the Nephites got more wicked.
Lamanites got rid of the robbers in their lands but the Nephites supported them.
68th year the Gadianton robbers were the rulers of the Nephite government. That's all a bit sad.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Solidly Anchored'
We need to be spiritually prepared in the the gospel. Fear is the opposite of faith. Do not be afraid.
Do not look for the world for help.
Looking for a higher source for knowledge and power can help us far more than relying on the wisdom of the world.
The New Testament has 27 books and a little more than 400 pages.
We need to be spiritually connected to the right source and have the knowledge and ability to use the power we receive.
OCTOBER CONFERENCE 2011
'Personal Revelation and Testimony' by Barbara Thompson
Way to receive personal revelation is clear.
* Desire to receive.
* Don't harden your heart.
* Ask in faith.
* Truly believe we'll receive the answer.
* Diligently keep the commandments.
I need to do my duties in humility and faith.
The Holy Ghost satisfies and fills up every longing of the human heart and fills up every vacuum.
When I am filled with that Spirit ........... my soul is satisfied.
I need to be praying for faith
We must nourish and strengthen our testimonies in order that it will have sufficient power to sustain us.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 10
Women in the church play essential roles in Heavenly Fathers plan of salvation - just as important as the roles played by men who hold the priesthood.
Joseph Smith taught 'It is natural for females to have feelings of charity'
1st Corinthians 12-14
12:8-10 Gifts of the Spirit.
People might have different gifts but it's all the same spirit.
We should all work together as members and help each other when we need it.
13:4-8 Charity. Lots of ways to be.
Charity is the greatest.
14:33 God is not the author of confusion.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 6
62nd year the Lamanites became more righteous than the Nephites.
Nephites and Lamanites all hung out together.
v10 Mulek was the son of Zedekiah who came over from Jerusalem to the North. Lehi landed in the South.
They became rich.
66th year Cezoram was murdered and his son who took his place was as well.
67th year the people grew wicked.
Gadianton rebels are florishing. They were the ones who murdered the chief judges.
Lamanites held true though but the Nephites got more wicked.
Lamanites got rid of the robbers in their lands but the Nephites supported them.
68th year the Gadianton robbers were the rulers of the Nephite government. That's all a bit sad.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Solidly Anchored'
We need to be spiritually prepared in the the gospel. Fear is the opposite of faith. Do not be afraid.
Do not look for the world for help.
Looking for a higher source for knowledge and power can help us far more than relying on the wisdom of the world.
The New Testament has 27 books and a little more than 400 pages.
We need to be spiritually connected to the right source and have the knowledge and ability to use the power we receive.
OCTOBER CONFERENCE 2011
'Personal Revelation and Testimony' by Barbara Thompson
Way to receive personal revelation is clear.
* Desire to receive.
* Don't harden your heart.
* Ask in faith.
* Truly believe we'll receive the answer.
* Diligently keep the commandments.
I need to do my duties in humility and faith.
The Holy Ghost satisfies and fills up every longing of the human heart and fills up every vacuum.
When I am filled with that Spirit ........... my soul is satisfied.
I need to be praying for faith
We must nourish and strengthen our testimonies in order that it will have sufficient power to sustain us.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 10
Women in the church play essential roles in Heavenly Fathers plan of salvation - just as important as the roles played by men who hold the priesthood.
Joseph Smith taught 'It is natural for females to have feelings of charity'
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
1st Corinthians 11
Marriage is of God. Both men and women need each other.
We won't receive all truth in this world.
We have to be trying throughout the week for our covenants to work on Sunday.
4000 years from Adam to Christ.
I need to make a list of my weaknesses.
Put them in groups.
Work on the most serious one first.
Pray for help morning and night with my weaknesses.
I think these are great steps to trying to be better.
I'm going to do this.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 5
Nephi gave up the judgement seat to Cezoram. He went around preaching the gospel with his brother Lehi.
Helaman named them after the Nephi and Lehi of old on purpose for them to remember to be righteous.
Only way to eternal life is through the atonement.
We need to build our foundation on the Saviour.
They served their mission in Bountiful then Gid then Mulek and so on.
Many were baptized.
8000 Lamanites were baptized.
Then Nephi and Lehi were put into prison.
300 Lamanites saw and heard angels.
They went and ministered to other about what they saw. Many Lamanites were converted and ended up giving the land back to the Nephites.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Two pioneers across two centuries'
Article about a girl and a guy who's lives were similar in faith.
CONFERENCE TALKS
October 2011 'The power of Scripture' Richard G Scott
We're given tools to help us in this life. One of those tools is the scriptures.
Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.
Their use provides a foundation of truth that can be awakened by the Holy Ghost.
Great power can come from memorizing scripture.
Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, love and a restoration of confidence in ones ability to overcome the challenges of life.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 9
Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honours it's holy calling and service next to angels.
Hold your heads high, you wives, mothers, homemakers.
You engender life and enrich it. Don't trade that pervasive force for fleeting, surface trinkets.
Cherish it, enlarge it, magnify it. You hold a mighty office.
No other success can compensate for failure in the home.
We call upon the women of the church to stand together for righteousness.
A child needs a mother more than all the things money can buy. Spending time with your children is the greatest gift of all.
1st Corinthians 11
Marriage is of God. Both men and women need each other.
We won't receive all truth in this world.
We have to be trying throughout the week for our covenants to work on Sunday.
4000 years from Adam to Christ.
I need to make a list of my weaknesses.
Put them in groups.
Work on the most serious one first.
Pray for help morning and night with my weaknesses.
I think these are great steps to trying to be better.
I'm going to do this.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 5
Nephi gave up the judgement seat to Cezoram. He went around preaching the gospel with his brother Lehi.
Helaman named them after the Nephi and Lehi of old on purpose for them to remember to be righteous.
Only way to eternal life is through the atonement.
We need to build our foundation on the Saviour.
They served their mission in Bountiful then Gid then Mulek and so on.
Many were baptized.
8000 Lamanites were baptized.
Then Nephi and Lehi were put into prison.
300 Lamanites saw and heard angels.
They went and ministered to other about what they saw. Many Lamanites were converted and ended up giving the land back to the Nephites.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Two pioneers across two centuries'
Article about a girl and a guy who's lives were similar in faith.
CONFERENCE TALKS
October 2011 'The power of Scripture' Richard G Scott
We're given tools to help us in this life. One of those tools is the scriptures.
Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.
Their use provides a foundation of truth that can be awakened by the Holy Ghost.
Great power can come from memorizing scripture.
Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, love and a restoration of confidence in ones ability to overcome the challenges of life.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 9
Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honours it's holy calling and service next to angels.
Hold your heads high, you wives, mothers, homemakers.
You engender life and enrich it. Don't trade that pervasive force for fleeting, surface trinkets.
Cherish it, enlarge it, magnify it. You hold a mighty office.
No other success can compensate for failure in the home.
We call upon the women of the church to stand together for righteousness.
A child needs a mother more than all the things money can buy. Spending time with your children is the greatest gift of all.
Monday, November 7, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
1st Corinthians 7-10
Paul talks about marriage. He probably was married and a widower, because Paul was a Pharisee he would've been married due to the strict Jewish law.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 4
54th year was full of bloodshed. Rebels moved in with the Lamanites.
56th year more Nephites went to Lamanites to try to start a war.
57th year they did it.
58th year the Lamanites were successful in getting Zarahemla and the Nephites were driven back to Bountiful.
60th year the Nephites fought back and regained many cities.
61st year they gained back 1/2 of their lands.
This all happened because the Nephites were wicked.
Moroniah, Nephi and Lehi set out doing missionary work and the Nephites started to repent. That's how they got their 1/2 back.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'No better time to serve'
Couple missionaries go forward with faith to serve
CONFERENCE TALK
Saturday morning 'As we meet again' President Monson
48 years he's been an apostle. October 1963 he was called by David O McKay.
There's a new temple being built in the old Provo tabernacle that burned down. It'll be Provo's second temple to accommodate all the people.
We have a General Temple Patron Assistance Fund to help people go once, who can't afford it, to the Temple.
I think this is awesome. I think it's great that we who are rich can help the poorer to get to the Temple at least once so they can be sealed and so forth.
I think it's great that a programme like this has been put fourth so those of us with much can help those with not as much.
DAUGHTERS OF OUR KINGDOM
Chapter 9
There is an art to being a homemaker. We need to maintain cleanliness and order in our homes.
Mother should create a climate for spiritual and temporal growth in their homes.
Another word for nurturing is homemaking.
Cooking, washing, keeping order.
Home is where woman have the most power and influence; therefore, LDS women should be the best homemakers in the world.
So far I love this chapter. I think it's great for me to be reading things like this. So many people think being a homemaker isn't enough yet I know that to Heavenly Father it's the most important. It's my job to be the protector and the right influence on the home. I love that this is my job. Sure it's a lot to have on my shoulders, yet it gives me a sense of pride and purpose to be doing this for my family. It makes me feel like I'm just as important in this family as anyone else. That my role has everything to do with how the family does as well as Dru's side of it. I really feel blessed that Dru supports me in being home with the kids. He loves me being at home as much as I do.
I appreciate that.
I like that I know my place and I love my place.
1st Corinthians 7-10
Paul talks about marriage. He probably was married and a widower, because Paul was a Pharisee he would've been married due to the strict Jewish law.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 4
54th year was full of bloodshed. Rebels moved in with the Lamanites.
56th year more Nephites went to Lamanites to try to start a war.
57th year they did it.
58th year the Lamanites were successful in getting Zarahemla and the Nephites were driven back to Bountiful.
60th year the Nephites fought back and regained many cities.
61st year they gained back 1/2 of their lands.
This all happened because the Nephites were wicked.
Moroniah, Nephi and Lehi set out doing missionary work and the Nephites started to repent. That's how they got their 1/2 back.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'No better time to serve'
Couple missionaries go forward with faith to serve
CONFERENCE TALK
Saturday morning 'As we meet again' President Monson
48 years he's been an apostle. October 1963 he was called by David O McKay.
There's a new temple being built in the old Provo tabernacle that burned down. It'll be Provo's second temple to accommodate all the people.
We have a General Temple Patron Assistance Fund to help people go once, who can't afford it, to the Temple.
I think this is awesome. I think it's great that we who are rich can help the poorer to get to the Temple at least once so they can be sealed and so forth.
I think it's great that a programme like this has been put fourth so those of us with much can help those with not as much.
DAUGHTERS OF OUR KINGDOM
Chapter 9
There is an art to being a homemaker. We need to maintain cleanliness and order in our homes.
Mother should create a climate for spiritual and temporal growth in their homes.
Another word for nurturing is homemaking.
Cooking, washing, keeping order.
Home is where woman have the most power and influence; therefore, LDS women should be the best homemakers in the world.
So far I love this chapter. I think it's great for me to be reading things like this. So many people think being a homemaker isn't enough yet I know that to Heavenly Father it's the most important. It's my job to be the protector and the right influence on the home. I love that this is my job. Sure it's a lot to have on my shoulders, yet it gives me a sense of pride and purpose to be doing this for my family. It makes me feel like I'm just as important in this family as anyone else. That my role has everything to do with how the family does as well as Dru's side of it. I really feel blessed that Dru supports me in being home with the kids. He loves me being at home as much as I do.
I appreciate that.
I like that I know my place and I love my place.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
1Corinthians 4-6
Manual Chapter 35
Paul's 3rd mission was set to order the branches of the church under his care. In 3 years he went through Taurus mountains, past lakes of Pisidia to Ephesus on Aegean coast ship to Troas and Philippi onto Thessalonia and down the Macedonian Peninsula to Corinth.
He was visited by Abel, Enoch and taught by them.
Corinth had a worldwide reputation in the ancient world for it's immorality. Located close to two major ports it was subject to many vices.
Corinth was the site of the famous temple of Aphrodite Venus. 1000's of 'preistessess' who were simply prostitutes.
This is why Paul talks so much about being clean.
If we make it in righteousness we're better than Angels who haven't progressed that far yet.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 3
46th year some people left Zarahemla cause they were mad.
Because there wasn't much timber they became great at working with cement. They planted trees. Did a lot of shipping of wood to each other.
Journals were passed down amongst Nephites.
Helaman did a great job as judge. Helaman had 2 sons. Nephi was the eldest and Lehi was the next.
49th year Gadianton was working his evil but the government didn't know.
1000's joined the church that year. Even 10's of 1000's.
53rd year Helaman died. Nephi became the judge and was a righteous judge just like his Dad.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'One Stalwart Pioneer'
Sara Elvira Eriksen was born in Norway.
She heard the gospel and it sounded familiar even though it was new. Just like my parents story.
Her father told her not to go to the church. She went anyway.
When she was 17 she asked for her present to be baptism into the church. Her Dad said no.
He forced her to leave home but then his heart softened and she went back home after a week.
Finally she was allowed to be baptized.
Then after three more years of working on her father he was finally baptized and well as he mum, youngest brother, sister and her sister's husband.
'Dear Mum and Dad'
When our kids are young adults we still need to help and parent them. This article was letters from young adults to their parents, thanking them for their examples.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 9
The creation provided a place where families could live.
The fall provided a way for the family to grow.
The Atonement allows for the family to be sealed together eternally.
The Lord will open a way. Even when we can't see any possible way.
This means a lot to me right now and really hit home since Dru can't find full time work.
I know I need to trust the Lord and trust that he will help us to find a way, even though I can't really see a way at the moment.
We need to speak wisdom to our kids and avoid fault finding.
I also need to always speak well of Dru infront of the children.
I can do better with fault finding in my kids. I don't think I'm bad but I'm not 100% and I know I shouldn't. Sometimes I say 'You're being lazy' and I need to change that kind've talk.
I think I do a good job of always speaking well of Dru to the children.
Sometimes Dru and I have 'words' infront of the kids and we shouldn't. I need to leave it till they're in bed or work out a way to simply 'talk' about it without getting fired up.
Easier said than done ;)
1Corinthians 4-6
Manual Chapter 35
Paul's 3rd mission was set to order the branches of the church under his care. In 3 years he went through Taurus mountains, past lakes of Pisidia to Ephesus on Aegean coast ship to Troas and Philippi onto Thessalonia and down the Macedonian Peninsula to Corinth.
He was visited by Abel, Enoch and taught by them.
Corinth had a worldwide reputation in the ancient world for it's immorality. Located close to two major ports it was subject to many vices.
Corinth was the site of the famous temple of Aphrodite Venus. 1000's of 'preistessess' who were simply prostitutes.
This is why Paul talks so much about being clean.
If we make it in righteousness we're better than Angels who haven't progressed that far yet.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 3
46th year some people left Zarahemla cause they were mad.
Because there wasn't much timber they became great at working with cement. They planted trees. Did a lot of shipping of wood to each other.
Journals were passed down amongst Nephites.
Helaman did a great job as judge. Helaman had 2 sons. Nephi was the eldest and Lehi was the next.
49th year Gadianton was working his evil but the government didn't know.
1000's joined the church that year. Even 10's of 1000's.
53rd year Helaman died. Nephi became the judge and was a righteous judge just like his Dad.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'One Stalwart Pioneer'
Sara Elvira Eriksen was born in Norway.
She heard the gospel and it sounded familiar even though it was new. Just like my parents story.
Her father told her not to go to the church. She went anyway.
When she was 17 she asked for her present to be baptism into the church. Her Dad said no.
He forced her to leave home but then his heart softened and she went back home after a week.
Finally she was allowed to be baptized.
Then after three more years of working on her father he was finally baptized and well as he mum, youngest brother, sister and her sister's husband.
'Dear Mum and Dad'
When our kids are young adults we still need to help and parent them. This article was letters from young adults to their parents, thanking them for their examples.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 9
The creation provided a place where families could live.
The fall provided a way for the family to grow.
The Atonement allows for the family to be sealed together eternally.
The Lord will open a way. Even when we can't see any possible way.
This means a lot to me right now and really hit home since Dru can't find full time work.
I know I need to trust the Lord and trust that he will help us to find a way, even though I can't really see a way at the moment.
We need to speak wisdom to our kids and avoid fault finding.
I also need to always speak well of Dru infront of the children.
I can do better with fault finding in my kids. I don't think I'm bad but I'm not 100% and I know I shouldn't. Sometimes I say 'You're being lazy' and I need to change that kind've talk.
I think I do a good job of always speaking well of Dru to the children.
Sometimes Dru and I have 'words' infront of the kids and we shouldn't. I need to leave it till they're in bed or work out a way to simply 'talk' about it without getting fired up.
Easier said than done ;)
Monday, October 31, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Chapter 34 of the Manual
3 dangers that threaten the church are:
#1 Flattery of prominent men in the world
#2 False educational ideas
#3 Sexual impurity
Paul's 3rd mission was the longest. Four years and the most distance covered.
Ephesus was the head quarters for 3 of the 4 year mission. One of his focuses was collecting funds for the poor in Jerusalem. Women can prophesy, receive visions, entertain angels, enjoy the gifts of the spirit and qualify with their husbands for full exaltation in the highest heaven.
Paul wrote the letters to Corinth around Mar/Apr AD 57.
Truth only comes from the Spirit.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 2
Helaman filled the judgment seat.
Gadiantan is introduced. He becomes the leader of the Kishkumen group, promising power and leadership if he's put in power.
Kishkumen went to kill Helaman but was killed himself.
When Gadianton realized that Kishkumen had been gone too long he lead his group of followers a secret way out of the city so they couldn't be killed.
End of the 42nd year.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Taking His name upon me'
We must see ourselves as His. We will put Him first in our lives. We will want what he wants rather than what we want or what the world teaches us to want.
'Family'
Coming to earth as a member of a family is part of the plan of Salvation.
We need to be having couple and family prayer, FHE, scripture study, attending church and families activities together.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 9
"You are the guardians of the hearth. You are the bearers of the children. You are they who nurture them and establish within them the habits of their lives. No other work reaches so close to divinity as does the nurturing of the sons and daughters of God"
"Mothers are the heart and soul of any family"
This really hit home to me as I read this. Especially the 'Guardian of the Hearth' part.
I sat there and just pondered what that truly means as a mother these days and felt the spirit so strong that I need to be the defender for my children when it comes to our home.
I need to be willing to fight for my children's innocence as well as their purity.
I need to do all I can to give them the kind of guidelines they need to live a faith filled life with a strong sense of self as well as Jesus being their saviour.
I'd like this saying make into a necklace or braclet or some kind've fridge magnet.
Hmmmmmm
I need to get on it.
Chapter 34 of the Manual
3 dangers that threaten the church are:
#1 Flattery of prominent men in the world
#2 False educational ideas
#3 Sexual impurity
Paul's 3rd mission was the longest. Four years and the most distance covered.
Ephesus was the head quarters for 3 of the 4 year mission. One of his focuses was collecting funds for the poor in Jerusalem. Women can prophesy, receive visions, entertain angels, enjoy the gifts of the spirit and qualify with their husbands for full exaltation in the highest heaven.
Paul wrote the letters to Corinth around Mar/Apr AD 57.
Truth only comes from the Spirit.
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 2
Helaman filled the judgment seat.
Gadiantan is introduced. He becomes the leader of the Kishkumen group, promising power and leadership if he's put in power.
Kishkumen went to kill Helaman but was killed himself.
When Gadianton realized that Kishkumen had been gone too long he lead his group of followers a secret way out of the city so they couldn't be killed.
End of the 42nd year.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Taking His name upon me'
We must see ourselves as His. We will put Him first in our lives. We will want what he wants rather than what we want or what the world teaches us to want.
'Family'
Coming to earth as a member of a family is part of the plan of Salvation.
We need to be having couple and family prayer, FHE, scripture study, attending church and families activities together.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 9
"You are the guardians of the hearth. You are the bearers of the children. You are they who nurture them and establish within them the habits of their lives. No other work reaches so close to divinity as does the nurturing of the sons and daughters of God"
"Mothers are the heart and soul of any family"
This really hit home to me as I read this. Especially the 'Guardian of the Hearth' part.
I sat there and just pondered what that truly means as a mother these days and felt the spirit so strong that I need to be the defender for my children when it comes to our home.
I need to be willing to fight for my children's innocence as well as their purity.
I need to do all I can to give them the kind of guidelines they need to live a faith filled life with a strong sense of self as well as Jesus being their saviour.
I'd like this saying make into a necklace or braclet or some kind've fridge magnet.
Hmmmmmm
I need to get on it.
Friday, October 28, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
1st Corinthians 1-3
2:9-14 This is all about the Spirit.
3:16&17 This is all about the Word of Wisdom
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 1
40th year and the Nephites were rumbling. Pahoran died and his 3 sons wanted to take the judgment seat over, so this caused a 3 way division. Pahoran was chosen and Pacumeni was fine with it but Paanchi was not. He was put to death because he wanted to cause a rebellion.
Kishkumen was sent by the mob and killed Pahoran.
He was never found out. Pacumeni was the new Governor.
In the 41st year the Lamanites wanted to fight.
Coriantumur did take over Zarahemla and slayed Pacumeni.
He also wanted to take over Bountiful but Moroniah caught wind of it and sent Lehi's army to stop them.
Coriantumur died and the Lamanites were surrounded and surrendered.
This was the end of the 41st year.
Man a lot happened.
How exhausting.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Love at home' Thomas S Monson
Nothing can fully take the place of the blessed relationship of family life.
Give your child a compliment and hug.
Say 'I love you' more.
Always express thanks.
Call upon your Heavenly Father for help as you care for your childrens needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them.
May our families and homes be filled with love: love of each other, love of the gospel, love of our fellowman, and love of our Saviour. As a result, heaven will be a little closer here on earth.
May we make of our homes sanctuaries to which our family members will ever want to return.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 8
We need to stay true to our covenants.
We belong to Relief Society no matter what.
There is strength and great capacity in the women of this church.
1st Corinthians 1-3
2:9-14 This is all about the Spirit.
3:16&17 This is all about the Word of Wisdom
BOOK OF MORMON
Helaman 1
40th year and the Nephites were rumbling. Pahoran died and his 3 sons wanted to take the judgment seat over, so this caused a 3 way division. Pahoran was chosen and Pacumeni was fine with it but Paanchi was not. He was put to death because he wanted to cause a rebellion.
Kishkumen was sent by the mob and killed Pahoran.
He was never found out. Pacumeni was the new Governor.
In the 41st year the Lamanites wanted to fight.
Coriantumur did take over Zarahemla and slayed Pacumeni.
He also wanted to take over Bountiful but Moroniah caught wind of it and sent Lehi's army to stop them.
Coriantumur died and the Lamanites were surrounded and surrendered.
This was the end of the 41st year.
Man a lot happened.
How exhausting.
ENSIGN
August 2011 'Love at home' Thomas S Monson
Nothing can fully take the place of the blessed relationship of family life.
Give your child a compliment and hug.
Say 'I love you' more.
Always express thanks.
Call upon your Heavenly Father for help as you care for your childrens needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them.
May our families and homes be filled with love: love of each other, love of the gospel, love of our fellowman, and love of our Saviour. As a result, heaven will be a little closer here on earth.
May we make of our homes sanctuaries to which our family members will ever want to return.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 8
We need to stay true to our covenants.
We belong to Relief Society no matter what.
There is strength and great capacity in the women of this church.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Galatians 4-6
5:22 Fruits of the Spirit.
Paul wrote Galatians from Rome.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 63
Shiblon took the records from Helaman.
36th year Moroni died.
Hagoth chapter. 5400 left to a land northward.
Built a huge ship and headed out.
38th year Hagoth built other ships.
First ship returned. 2nd didn't. Other ships left as well. They assumed they drowned at sea.
39th year Shiblon died. Gave records to Helaman who was Helaman's son.
Lamanites came and fought and were driven back bad. End of the book of Alma.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Mary Fielding Smith was the wife of Hyrum Smith. Mother of President Joseph Fielding Smith. She was great, strong, hard working woman.
80 health missionaries are around the world.
There's a time and a season for everything. Things need to be in the right order.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 8
All Heavenly Fathers sons and daughters are equally blessed as they draw upon the power of the priesthood.
The priesthood is not owned or embodied in those who hold it. It is held in a sacred trust to be used for the benefit of men, women and children alike.
Men have no greater claim than women upon the blessing that issue from the priesthood and accompany it's possession.
Because LDS women have received the gift of the Holy Ghost they can seek and be blessed by spiritual gifts.
The family and the home are the foundation of the righteous life.
Galatians 4-6
5:22 Fruits of the Spirit.
Paul wrote Galatians from Rome.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 63
Shiblon took the records from Helaman.
36th year Moroni died.
Hagoth chapter. 5400 left to a land northward.
Built a huge ship and headed out.
38th year Hagoth built other ships.
First ship returned. 2nd didn't. Other ships left as well. They assumed they drowned at sea.
39th year Shiblon died. Gave records to Helaman who was Helaman's son.
Lamanites came and fought and were driven back bad. End of the book of Alma.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Mary Fielding Smith was the wife of Hyrum Smith. Mother of President Joseph Fielding Smith. She was great, strong, hard working woman.
80 health missionaries are around the world.
There's a time and a season for everything. Things need to be in the right order.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 8
All Heavenly Fathers sons and daughters are equally blessed as they draw upon the power of the priesthood.
The priesthood is not owned or embodied in those who hold it. It is held in a sacred trust to be used for the benefit of men, women and children alike.
Men have no greater claim than women upon the blessing that issue from the priesthood and accompany it's possession.
Because LDS women have received the gift of the Holy Ghost they can seek and be blessed by spiritual gifts.
The family and the home are the foundation of the righteous life.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Galatians 1-4
1:10 ..........for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ
I need to make sure I'm serving the Lord and not man.
Paul's only seen Peter and James (the Lords brother) no other apostles.
3:24-29 We're all adopted into Abraham's family. We are people of faith not law.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 62
Moroni was happy with Pahoran. Went to help him and left Lehi and Teancum in charge.
Went to battle against Pachus.
They won and the rebels were executed.
31st year sent provisions and 6000 men to Helaman's army, as well as another 6000 men and food to Lehi and Teancum.
They took possession of Nephihah without loosing one single person.
Lamanites ended up all in one place together called the city of Moroni.
Teancum was mad and killed the king. Then the servants killed Teancum.
The war ended at the end of the 31st year.
Helaman decided to serve the people by being a missionary and then died in the 35th year.
Moroni retired and lived in peace and handed the armies to his son.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 7
This is the most awesome chapter all about visiting teaching. I loved it. Every woman needs to read this. I need to pray about my sisters daily and be good mates with them.
What a wonderful chapter.
Loved it.
Galatians 1-4
1:10 ..........for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ
I need to make sure I'm serving the Lord and not man.
Paul's only seen Peter and James (the Lords brother) no other apostles.
3:24-29 We're all adopted into Abraham's family. We are people of faith not law.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 62
Moroni was happy with Pahoran. Went to help him and left Lehi and Teancum in charge.
Went to battle against Pachus.
They won and the rebels were executed.
31st year sent provisions and 6000 men to Helaman's army, as well as another 6000 men and food to Lehi and Teancum.
They took possession of Nephihah without loosing one single person.
Lamanites ended up all in one place together called the city of Moroni.
Teancum was mad and killed the king. Then the servants killed Teancum.
The war ended at the end of the 31st year.
Helaman decided to serve the people by being a missionary and then died in the 35th year.
Moroni retired and lived in peace and handed the armies to his son.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 7
This is the most awesome chapter all about visiting teaching. I loved it. Every woman needs to read this. I need to pray about my sisters daily and be good mates with them.
What a wonderful chapter.
Loved it.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Acts 18:33
Apollos was introduced and was a great man.
Acts 19
Paul baptizes and confirms 12 men in Ephesus.
A possessed man's spirit spoke to a man and said he knew Jesus, Paul but not him. That helped with missionary work. A couple of disciples escape an assembly of mad people.
Acts 20
Eutychus fell asleep while Paul was preaching and fell down from the 3rd loft and died. Paul brought him back to life.
He told the Elders of the church in Ephesus he wouldn't see them again. They were sad.
Acts 21:1-17
Paul is ready to die in Jerusalem.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 61
Pahoran writes back to Moroni. Rebelion in Pahoran's city and they're in trouble. Pahoran has fled to Gideon. The rebels have gotten possession of Zarahemla and made a new king, Pachus who has made an alliance with the king of the Lamanites.
Pahoran bears his testimony vs 9-21 and it's awesome.
He's a great leader and asks Moroni for help.
ENSIGN
July 2011 'Getting out of Debt-for good'
90% of divorces could be traced back to quarrels and accusations over finances.
Don't get into more debt.
Arrange debt from smallest to largest. Make minimum payments on all except smallest, on that one pay as much as you can. Once it's paid off, roll the regular payment you had been paying to the next largest and so on.
Only 3 debts are wise or economically justifiable:
#1 Mortgage on an affordable house.
#2 Loans for college that are accompanied by higher expected earning increases.
#3 Loans for certain well-thought out business plans.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 7 'Pure Religion'
Talking about visiting teaching and how it should be done.
I need to spiritually prepare myself before I visit teach.
1916 visiting teachers were asked to discuss a gospel topic.
1923 they gave monthly messages to be shared.
1944 Sisters stopped collecting $ for the poor and just went to visit.
Acts 18:33
Apollos was introduced and was a great man.
Acts 19
Paul baptizes and confirms 12 men in Ephesus.
A possessed man's spirit spoke to a man and said he knew Jesus, Paul but not him. That helped with missionary work. A couple of disciples escape an assembly of mad people.
Acts 20
Eutychus fell asleep while Paul was preaching and fell down from the 3rd loft and died. Paul brought him back to life.
He told the Elders of the church in Ephesus he wouldn't see them again. They were sad.
Acts 21:1-17
Paul is ready to die in Jerusalem.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 61
Pahoran writes back to Moroni. Rebelion in Pahoran's city and they're in trouble. Pahoran has fled to Gideon. The rebels have gotten possession of Zarahemla and made a new king, Pachus who has made an alliance with the king of the Lamanites.
Pahoran bears his testimony vs 9-21 and it's awesome.
He's a great leader and asks Moroni for help.
ENSIGN
July 2011 'Getting out of Debt-for good'
90% of divorces could be traced back to quarrels and accusations over finances.
Don't get into more debt.
Arrange debt from smallest to largest. Make minimum payments on all except smallest, on that one pay as much as you can. Once it's paid off, roll the regular payment you had been paying to the next largest and so on.
Only 3 debts are wise or economically justifiable:
#1 Mortgage on an affordable house.
#2 Loans for college that are accompanied by higher expected earning increases.
#3 Loans for certain well-thought out business plans.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 7 'Pure Religion'
Talking about visiting teaching and how it should be done.
I need to spiritually prepare myself before I visit teach.
1916 visiting teachers were asked to discuss a gospel topic.
1923 they gave monthly messages to be shared.
1944 Sisters stopped collecting $ for the poor and just went to visit.
NEW TESTAMENT
Manual Chapter 33
Those cast out are sons of perdition. They chose evil by choice after having had the light. While dwelling in the presence of God they knowingly entered into their rebellion.
Satan has power to produce false signs and wonders.
Satan has power over the elements.
Those spirits who followed Satan have these same capacities in lesser degrees.
The power of the devil is limited and the power of God is unlimited.
'If ye are prepared ye shall not fear' D&C 38:30
Great hailstorm D&C 29:16
Overflowing scourge D&C 45
Wars D&C 63
Famines, earthquakes, pestilences Matt 24
How do we prepare? Keep the commandments.
Look to the prophets for their words.
We need a years supply of food. Grow a garden and have fruit trees.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 60
Moroni writes to Pahoran again quite upset. Why isn't he helping?
ENSIGN
July 2011 'A loving mothers life mission'
Great parents.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 6
1992 was 150 years of the Relief Society and there was a worldwide service done.
Also Relief society influenced sisters to read all over the world.
'Your every need shall be fulfilled now, and in the eternities; every neglet will be erased; every abuse will be corrected. All of this can come to you, and come quickly, when you devote yourself to Relief Society'
Elder Packer.
Pages 99-101 is about charity of the soul to others given by Thomas Monson.
It's just beautiful.
Manual Chapter 33
Those cast out are sons of perdition. They chose evil by choice after having had the light. While dwelling in the presence of God they knowingly entered into their rebellion.
Satan has power to produce false signs and wonders.
Satan has power over the elements.
Those spirits who followed Satan have these same capacities in lesser degrees.
The power of the devil is limited and the power of God is unlimited.
'If ye are prepared ye shall not fear' D&C 38:30
Great hailstorm D&C 29:16
Overflowing scourge D&C 45
Wars D&C 63
Famines, earthquakes, pestilences Matt 24
How do we prepare? Keep the commandments.
Look to the prophets for their words.
We need a years supply of food. Grow a garden and have fruit trees.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 60
Moroni writes to Pahoran again quite upset. Why isn't he helping?
ENSIGN
July 2011 'A loving mothers life mission'
Great parents.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 6
1992 was 150 years of the Relief Society and there was a worldwide service done.
Also Relief society influenced sisters to read all over the world.
'Your every need shall be fulfilled now, and in the eternities; every neglet will be erased; every abuse will be corrected. All of this can come to you, and come quickly, when you devote yourself to Relief Society'
Elder Packer.
Pages 99-101 is about charity of the soul to others given by Thomas Monson.
It's just beautiful.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Manual Chapter 33
The letters to the Thessalonians were written from Corinth in AD 52
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 59
Moroni was pleased with Helaman. He sent a letter to Pahoran to help Helaman.
The Lamanites started attacking the people of Nephihah. They fled to Moroni cause they were being slayed.
Moroni was mad.
ENSIGN
July 2011 'Be of Good Cheer'
Misfortune and hardship lose their tragedy when viewed through the lens of the Atonement.
Obedience to God is not insurance against pain and sadness.
True happiness and satisfaction are found only by turning away from the world and coming to Christ.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 6 'Nurturing and Teaching Investigators and new Converts'
Manual Chapter 33
The letters to the Thessalonians were written from Corinth in AD 52
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 59
Moroni was pleased with Helaman. He sent a letter to Pahoran to help Helaman.
The Lamanites started attacking the people of Nephihah. They fled to Moroni cause they were being slayed.
Moroni was mad.
ENSIGN
July 2011 'Be of Good Cheer'
Misfortune and hardship lose their tragedy when viewed through the lens of the Atonement.
Obedience to God is not insurance against pain and sadness.
True happiness and satisfaction are found only by turning away from the world and coming to Christ.
DAUGHTERS OF MY KINGDOM
Chapter 6 'Nurturing and Teaching Investigators and new Converts'
Monday, October 17, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Manual Section 8
Of the 27 books in the New Testament 14 were written by Paul.
It would seem like he overshadows the other. But Peter, James and John were the First Presidency and we need to always remember that.
The 'letter' was one of the fastest ways to communicate to the people of the church, with any problems or local needs.
14 letters we have in the New Testament. Other letters included were written by Peter, James, John and maybe the successor of Pete and Jude.
Hebrews has no date when it was written.
The Jewish leaders were so mad when the apostles taught. They just couldn't let it go.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 58
Helaman just waited. Wanted more support from Zarahemla. They almost starved cause they had no food. 2000 soldiers were sent and some food. They prayed to Good that they'd be ok. They go to Manti against the Lamanites.
Gid and Teomner cut the spied off. Then they ran to the city and overthrew it cause the rest of the Lamanites army were running after Helaman.
They did take Manti without the shedding of blood.
They've taken back all the cities of their corner. But they're spread thin and waiting for support. This is the end of Helaman's letter to Moroni at the end of the 29th year.
ENSIGN
July 2011 'Faith to Answer the Call'
This article is about the faith of the Pioneers as well as a sermon to us in these days and how we should have faith.
Elder Holland said
'My appeal is that you nurture your own physical and spiritual strength so that you have a deep reserviour of faith to call upon when tasks or challenges or demands of one kind or another come.'
It's a great article and I think all should read it.
Great faith quotes.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 6 'A World wide Circle of Sisterhood'
A heavenly record is kept of the work of Relief Society sister as they reach out to those whose hearts have grown cold and who need faith, kindness, good works and good words.
Relief Society building was dedicated on October 3rd 1956.
100,000 Relief Society members at the time and all were asked to donate $5 to the building of it. They raised $554,016 in that year.
Since 1984 it's also housed YW's and Primary General Presidencies.
Manual Section 8
Of the 27 books in the New Testament 14 were written by Paul.
It would seem like he overshadows the other. But Peter, James and John were the First Presidency and we need to always remember that.
The 'letter' was one of the fastest ways to communicate to the people of the church, with any problems or local needs.
14 letters we have in the New Testament. Other letters included were written by Peter, James, John and maybe the successor of Pete and Jude.
Hebrews has no date when it was written.
The Jewish leaders were so mad when the apostles taught. They just couldn't let it go.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 58
Helaman just waited. Wanted more support from Zarahemla. They almost starved cause they had no food. 2000 soldiers were sent and some food. They prayed to Good that they'd be ok. They go to Manti against the Lamanites.
Gid and Teomner cut the spied off. Then they ran to the city and overthrew it cause the rest of the Lamanites army were running after Helaman.
They did take Manti without the shedding of blood.
They've taken back all the cities of their corner. But they're spread thin and waiting for support. This is the end of Helaman's letter to Moroni at the end of the 29th year.
ENSIGN
July 2011 'Faith to Answer the Call'
This article is about the faith of the Pioneers as well as a sermon to us in these days and how we should have faith.
Elder Holland said
'My appeal is that you nurture your own physical and spiritual strength so that you have a deep reserviour of faith to call upon when tasks or challenges or demands of one kind or another come.'
It's a great article and I think all should read it.
Great faith quotes.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 6 'A World wide Circle of Sisterhood'
A heavenly record is kept of the work of Relief Society sister as they reach out to those whose hearts have grown cold and who need faith, kindness, good works and good words.
Relief Society building was dedicated on October 3rd 1956.
100,000 Relief Society members at the time and all were asked to donate $5 to the building of it. They raised $554,016 in that year.
Since 1984 it's also housed YW's and Primary General Presidencies.
Friday, October 14, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
NT Manual Section 7 Chapter 32
Silas was a prophet who preached the gospel. Silas was Pauls' companion on his 2nd mission. Part of Paul's follow up visits to the saints were letters and such.
Diviniation - determining the future in satan's ways. Wrong practice.
Epicurean and Stoicism were two different philosophies at the time. Epicurean was more about man and Stoicism believed in a higher being.
Athens was the capital of Greece. It had many great people come from it.
Paul preached in the marketplace called Agora there. His message was mostly rejected but a member of the high court, Dionysius believed and the local woman Damaris.
We were born into the families and nations we were as a reward for the kind of lives we lived before we came here according to your faith.
Pres Harold B Lee 1973 conference talk October
A people 'chosen' haven't been chosen to relax or boast but to perform a special service.
There are NO 'chosen' people for having EVERY gospel blessing. We're ALL chosen.
We HAVE to do missionary work.
To be 'chosen' is to be 'called'.
Our work and sacrifice won't be in vain. many who are only awaiting our testimony to know the truth are out there.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 57
Helaman receives threats from the king Ammoron but holds fast and gets Antiparah to claim back.
End of the 28th year.
29th year they received 6000 men and provisions.
They intercepted the Lamanites provisions and they gave up their city. They ended up slaying 2000 prisoners due to escape attempts.
2060 stripling warriors fought again. 200 fainted from loss of blood. No one died though.
1000 of the other Nephites were slain and it was amazing to everyone about these 2000 young men and their protection from God.
ENSIGN
July 2011
'We will not turn back'
Clifford E Young talks about his Grandma Riter and how she told her husband they weren't going to turn back from their trek and how inspired he was at his Grandmother's dedication to the church.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 5
'Strengthening the Bonds of Charity'
1939-1945 WWII was happening.
1940 the church tried to cut down their spending. They wanted to safeguard the family. They encouraged women to find ways to stay at home with their kids without their husbands and older sons to help. They asked them to develop skills and be their children's spiritual guides.
1942 over 10,000 Relief Society women completed a Red Cross course of some kind.
Relief Society always felt a huge support from the priesthood.
1947-1996 was the Indian student placement programme. The was where Indian youth lived with LDS families for a while and got educated and an understanding of another culture.
'The pure love of Christ: Charity in Action'
It is better to walk with God in the darkness than without him in the light
Maria Speidel.
NT Manual Section 7 Chapter 32
Silas was a prophet who preached the gospel. Silas was Pauls' companion on his 2nd mission. Part of Paul's follow up visits to the saints were letters and such.
Diviniation - determining the future in satan's ways. Wrong practice.
Epicurean and Stoicism were two different philosophies at the time. Epicurean was more about man and Stoicism believed in a higher being.
Athens was the capital of Greece. It had many great people come from it.
Paul preached in the marketplace called Agora there. His message was mostly rejected but a member of the high court, Dionysius believed and the local woman Damaris.
We were born into the families and nations we were as a reward for the kind of lives we lived before we came here according to your faith.
Pres Harold B Lee 1973 conference talk October
A people 'chosen' haven't been chosen to relax or boast but to perform a special service.
There are NO 'chosen' people for having EVERY gospel blessing. We're ALL chosen.
We HAVE to do missionary work.
To be 'chosen' is to be 'called'.
Our work and sacrifice won't be in vain. many who are only awaiting our testimony to know the truth are out there.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 57
Helaman receives threats from the king Ammoron but holds fast and gets Antiparah to claim back.
End of the 28th year.
29th year they received 6000 men and provisions.
They intercepted the Lamanites provisions and they gave up their city. They ended up slaying 2000 prisoners due to escape attempts.
2060 stripling warriors fought again. 200 fainted from loss of blood. No one died though.
1000 of the other Nephites were slain and it was amazing to everyone about these 2000 young men and their protection from God.
ENSIGN
July 2011
'We will not turn back'
Clifford E Young talks about his Grandma Riter and how she told her husband they weren't going to turn back from their trek and how inspired he was at his Grandmother's dedication to the church.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 5
'Strengthening the Bonds of Charity'
1939-1945 WWII was happening.
1940 the church tried to cut down their spending. They wanted to safeguard the family. They encouraged women to find ways to stay at home with their kids without their husbands and older sons to help. They asked them to develop skills and be their children's spiritual guides.
1942 over 10,000 Relief Society women completed a Red Cross course of some kind.
Relief Society always felt a huge support from the priesthood.
1947-1996 was the Indian student placement programme. The was where Indian youth lived with LDS families for a while and got educated and an understanding of another culture.
'The pure love of Christ: Charity in Action'
It is better to walk with God in the darkness than without him in the light
Maria Speidel.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Acts 18:-22
Paul teaches the Jews in Corinth. Didn't go well and he decided to only teach the gentiles from then on and said that the Jews blood would be on their own heads.
Then Paul went somewhere else and the Lord promised safety. So he proselyted there for 18 months.
He then got taken to the government by the Jews but was set free.
1Thessalonians 1-5
The Thessalonians sound like great people who are full of faith.
Paul loves them.
4:14-18 is all about the resurrection. It's really nice.
5:8 We need to wear the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of hope and salvation
This was written from Athens.
2 Thessalonians 1-3
2:1-3 Is all about the Apostasy.
We need to pray for the prophets.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 56
Helaman wrote to Moroni in a letter, telling him what was going on in his neck of the woods. He wrote to him in the 30th year of the reign of the judges but his story starts in the 26th year.
The Lamanites killed all prisoners except the captains.
27th year they prepared for defense with Antipus in Judea with the 2000 stripling warriors.
They started thinking about strategies to defeat the Lamanites.
vs 46-49 is pure awesomeness about these strong young men. They have such unwavering faith and I love it. I am always touched by this story. What great young men and what wonderful mothers.
Oh to have such faith.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Sand and Stone
Hole in the Rock youth treck.
I'd like to go on one one day.
It looks like it'd be awesome.
DAUGHTERS OF GOD
Chapter 5 Strengthening Individuals and Families
The Relief Society established the 'Relief Society social service Department' in 1919. They helped women and girls find jobs and placed children up for adoption. The provided practical training for families. It was a service department. They created a six week programme. Over 4000 women were trained.
1921 Clarrissa S Williams became Pres.
1924 They established a maternity hospital.
Cultivating Self-Reliance.
Louise Y Robison was 7th Pres and a wonderful woman. She encouraged mum's to stay at home. They had a case load of 78 families in 1929 and then in 1934 more than 700 families.
1936 the church Welfare Programme was started. 'Help people Help themselves' was the motto. They wanted to create independence not dependance. The Relief Society were the ones to analyze a need for a family. Relief Society sister were asked to give every 10th bottle to welfare of their canning.
The Relief Society social dept. was incorporated into the Welfare and Social Services in 1969.
Acts 18:-22
Paul teaches the Jews in Corinth. Didn't go well and he decided to only teach the gentiles from then on and said that the Jews blood would be on their own heads.
Then Paul went somewhere else and the Lord promised safety. So he proselyted there for 18 months.
He then got taken to the government by the Jews but was set free.
1Thessalonians 1-5
The Thessalonians sound like great people who are full of faith.
Paul loves them.
4:14-18 is all about the resurrection. It's really nice.
5:8 We need to wear the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of hope and salvation
This was written from Athens.
2 Thessalonians 1-3
2:1-3 Is all about the Apostasy.
We need to pray for the prophets.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 56
Helaman wrote to Moroni in a letter, telling him what was going on in his neck of the woods. He wrote to him in the 30th year of the reign of the judges but his story starts in the 26th year.
The Lamanites killed all prisoners except the captains.
27th year they prepared for defense with Antipus in Judea with the 2000 stripling warriors.
They started thinking about strategies to defeat the Lamanites.
vs 46-49 is pure awesomeness about these strong young men. They have such unwavering faith and I love it. I am always touched by this story. What great young men and what wonderful mothers.
Oh to have such faith.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Sand and Stone
Hole in the Rock youth treck.
I'd like to go on one one day.
It looks like it'd be awesome.
DAUGHTERS OF GOD
Chapter 5 Strengthening Individuals and Families
The Relief Society established the 'Relief Society social service Department' in 1919. They helped women and girls find jobs and placed children up for adoption. The provided practical training for families. It was a service department. They created a six week programme. Over 4000 women were trained.
1921 Clarrissa S Williams became Pres.
1924 They established a maternity hospital.
Cultivating Self-Reliance.
Louise Y Robison was 7th Pres and a wonderful woman. She encouraged mum's to stay at home. They had a case load of 78 families in 1929 and then in 1934 more than 700 families.
1936 the church Welfare Programme was started. 'Help people Help themselves' was the motto. They wanted to create independence not dependance. The Relief Society were the ones to analyze a need for a family. Relief Society sister were asked to give every 10th bottle to welfare of their canning.
The Relief Society social dept. was incorporated into the Welfare and Social Services in 1969.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Acts 15:36
Paul had a problem with taking John Mark on a mission and there was a little contention.
I think this is funny it is mentioned.
Acts 16
They were forbidden to preach word in Asia by the Holy Ghost.
Paul had a vision that a man in Macedonia needed him.
Lydia was baptized.
Paul and Silas get arrested.
They were whipped and sent to jail.
Then there was an earthquake.
The guard thought they'd escaped and wanted to kill himself but Paul said not to cause they were all still there.
The guard was so grateful and was baptized.
They were let go and visited Lydia and then left the city.
Acts 17
They keep doing missionary work.
Many Greeks believed both men and women.
Jews keep coming and stirring up the people.
There was idol worship going on.
Dionysius and Damanris believed and were baptized.
I don't know why this man and woman were specifically mentioned but I wonder if they did something great later on or something?
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 55
Moroni was upset at this letter in return to his. He refused to exchange prisoners. He started making plans to rescue the Nephite prisoners.
Laman sneaked in with wine to the guards and got them so drunk they passed out.
Moroni went in to the city of Gid and gave all the Nephite prisoners weapons in case the guards woke up at any stage. Then they surrounded all the Lamanites and they realized it when they woke up in the morning.
Moroni took them prisoner then next day.
He put the Lamanites to work strengthening the city of Gid.
The Lamanites tried to trap them but it never worked.
Moroni then wants to attack the city of Morianton.
I think Moroni has a slight temper. I like him. He's also got the back up of the Lord in whatever he does.
Basically you either follow Moroni or you end up dead.
He's so loyal and courageous.
I love him.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Mi Vida, Mi Historia
Latin American Saints stories.
Ursula Binder Brock was called as Primary President at the age of 16!!
Amazing. Look at the 16 year old in MY ward. Our kids just don't have to grow up as fast.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 5
Charity Never Faileth
Sister Wellst was the 5th Relief Society President and she make this saying 'Charity Never Faileth' used in the programme.
She talked about not hating people during WW1.
The R/S helped other organizations but never forgot to loose sight of theirs being of God and being the most important.
I don't know if we realize our legacy. This book is teaching me more and more how important the R/S programme is and how valid it is to the Lord.
We don't really get together much to help out the community.
I wonder why?
Too busy.
We help out where we can but it seems like we've slacked off in comparrison to the women back in the early 1900's.
It's a little sad.
Acts 15:36
Paul had a problem with taking John Mark on a mission and there was a little contention.
I think this is funny it is mentioned.
Acts 16
They were forbidden to preach word in Asia by the Holy Ghost.
Paul had a vision that a man in Macedonia needed him.
Lydia was baptized.
Paul and Silas get arrested.
They were whipped and sent to jail.
Then there was an earthquake.
The guard thought they'd escaped and wanted to kill himself but Paul said not to cause they were all still there.
The guard was so grateful and was baptized.
They were let go and visited Lydia and then left the city.
Acts 17
They keep doing missionary work.
Many Greeks believed both men and women.
Jews keep coming and stirring up the people.
There was idol worship going on.
Dionysius and Damanris believed and were baptized.
I don't know why this man and woman were specifically mentioned but I wonder if they did something great later on or something?
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 55
Moroni was upset at this letter in return to his. He refused to exchange prisoners. He started making plans to rescue the Nephite prisoners.
Laman sneaked in with wine to the guards and got them so drunk they passed out.
Moroni went in to the city of Gid and gave all the Nephite prisoners weapons in case the guards woke up at any stage. Then they surrounded all the Lamanites and they realized it when they woke up in the morning.
Moroni took them prisoner then next day.
He put the Lamanites to work strengthening the city of Gid.
The Lamanites tried to trap them but it never worked.
Moroni then wants to attack the city of Morianton.
I think Moroni has a slight temper. I like him. He's also got the back up of the Lord in whatever he does.
Basically you either follow Moroni or you end up dead.
He's so loyal and courageous.
I love him.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Mi Vida, Mi Historia
Latin American Saints stories.
Ursula Binder Brock was called as Primary President at the age of 16!!
Amazing. Look at the 16 year old in MY ward. Our kids just don't have to grow up as fast.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Chapter 5
Charity Never Faileth
Sister Wellst was the 5th Relief Society President and she make this saying 'Charity Never Faileth' used in the programme.
She talked about not hating people during WW1.
The R/S helped other organizations but never forgot to loose sight of theirs being of God and being the most important.
I don't know if we realize our legacy. This book is teaching me more and more how important the R/S programme is and how valid it is to the Lord.
We don't really get together much to help out the community.
I wonder why?
Too busy.
We help out where we can but it seems like we've slacked off in comparrison to the women back in the early 1900's.
It's a little sad.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
NEW TESTAMENT
Acts 13-15
Paul's influence on the world was large.
Paul was chosen and so are we.
Part of being chosen is service and missionary work.
Paul's first mission he established a branch from nothing.
False prophets always arise to oppose the true ones.
Circumcision was to be at the age of 8 days old.
This was as a reminder of God's covenant with Abraham.
The curse of Adam was taken by Christ, so circumcision was no longer needed.
Paul preached to all Jews that circumcision wasn't necessary anymore.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 54
Moroni had taken zero women and children prisoners but the Lamanites took women and children as part of their prisioners.
Moroni writes an awesome letter to Ammoron to exchange prisoners. One of Ammoron's men for a family of Nephites and if he doesn't exchange he'll battle.
Ammoron didn't like the letter and just asked Moroni to surrender but he ok'ed the exchange of prisoners.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Article - Island of Faith
These people make their own Island to live on.
Every 10 to 15 days they add more reeds, otherwise the Island would slowly fail.
Diligence is persisting in doing something in spit of opposition.
When we forget God, things get complicated. There are more problems and things begin to fall apart.
I liked this and didn't think about my life quite like this. But when I involve God in my life, things seem to be that much easier to handle. I need to remember to keep God in my life, so whatever challenges com my way, I can have a spirit filled attitude about it.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Page 51
Becoming Self reliant
Learn to love work and avoid idleness.
I think this is easier said than done. Learn to love work? Man I'm so lazy at heart that this concept is so tough for me. Some things are easier than others.
Acquire a spirit of self-sacrifice.
Accept personal responsibility for spiritual strength.
Accept personal responsibility for health, education, employment, finances, food and other life-sustaning necessities.
This is a concept that we rarely do anymore.
Pray for faith and courage to meet challenges that come.
Strengthen others who need assistance.
If you don't work, your kids starve!
This is the motivation that the early women of the church had to work hard and learn how to store food for later times.
After learning how to store this wheat they were able to give some to Inidans, and people in CA after the earthquake in 1906, to China in 1907 and in World War 1 they sold 200,000 bushels to the US government.
One of the women who became a doctor and helped birth children said the following.
'One of the most touching things about a birth is that the mothers first concern is about her baby not herself'
1870 the territorial government of Utah gave women the right to vote. WY was the only other state in the USA that allowed this.
USA took it off of them with plural marriage.
Then they got it back when Utah was granted statehood.
Women's Exponent was a women's newspaper.
42 years it lasted.
Then the Relief Society magazine started.
1971 this and other magazines merged into one called the Ensign.
The Liahona started in 1967 but in mid 1800's church magazine were being published in other languages.
1987 visiting teaching messages were published.
1870 Young Women's started.
1878 Primary Started.
1880 there were three different general presidencies for these callings instead of it all being under the Relief Society.
'By seeking to perform every duty you will find that your capacity will increase, and you will be astonished at what you can accomplish'
I have to believe this is true.
Acts 13-15
Paul's influence on the world was large.
Paul was chosen and so are we.
Part of being chosen is service and missionary work.
Paul's first mission he established a branch from nothing.
False prophets always arise to oppose the true ones.
Circumcision was to be at the age of 8 days old.
This was as a reminder of God's covenant with Abraham.
The curse of Adam was taken by Christ, so circumcision was no longer needed.
Paul preached to all Jews that circumcision wasn't necessary anymore.
BOOK OF MORMON
Alma 54
Moroni had taken zero women and children prisoners but the Lamanites took women and children as part of their prisioners.
Moroni writes an awesome letter to Ammoron to exchange prisoners. One of Ammoron's men for a family of Nephites and if he doesn't exchange he'll battle.
Ammoron didn't like the letter and just asked Moroni to surrender but he ok'ed the exchange of prisoners.
ENSIGN
July 2011
Article - Island of Faith
These people make their own Island to live on.
Every 10 to 15 days they add more reeds, otherwise the Island would slowly fail.
Diligence is persisting in doing something in spit of opposition.
When we forget God, things get complicated. There are more problems and things begin to fall apart.
I liked this and didn't think about my life quite like this. But when I involve God in my life, things seem to be that much easier to handle. I need to remember to keep God in my life, so whatever challenges com my way, I can have a spirit filled attitude about it.
DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM
Page 51
Becoming Self reliant
Learn to love work and avoid idleness.
I think this is easier said than done. Learn to love work? Man I'm so lazy at heart that this concept is so tough for me. Some things are easier than others.
Acquire a spirit of self-sacrifice.
Accept personal responsibility for spiritual strength.
Accept personal responsibility for health, education, employment, finances, food and other life-sustaning necessities.
This is a concept that we rarely do anymore.
Pray for faith and courage to meet challenges that come.
Strengthen others who need assistance.
If you don't work, your kids starve!
This is the motivation that the early women of the church had to work hard and learn how to store food for later times.
After learning how to store this wheat they were able to give some to Inidans, and people in CA after the earthquake in 1906, to China in 1907 and in World War 1 they sold 200,000 bushels to the US government.
One of the women who became a doctor and helped birth children said the following.
'One of the most touching things about a birth is that the mothers first concern is about her baby not herself'
1870 the territorial government of Utah gave women the right to vote. WY was the only other state in the USA that allowed this.
USA took it off of them with plural marriage.
Then they got it back when Utah was granted statehood.
Women's Exponent was a women's newspaper.
42 years it lasted.
Then the Relief Society magazine started.
1971 this and other magazines merged into one called the Ensign.
The Liahona started in 1967 but in mid 1800's church magazine were being published in other languages.
1987 visiting teaching messages were published.
1870 Young Women's started.
1878 Primary Started.
1880 there were three different general presidencies for these callings instead of it all being under the Relief Society.
'By seeking to perform every duty you will find that your capacity will increase, and you will be astonished at what you can accomplish'
I have to believe this is true.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Here we go
So I've created this blog to make into a book at the end of the year.
I've really enjoyed reading my scriptures over the past couple of years, yet haven't really written down all that I've learned and the spirit I've felt as well as the ideas and thoughts I've had when studying them.
My guess is this is probably important for my kids as well.
So I'm gonna try and start.
I'm reading a few different things in my studies.
#1 New Testament
#2 Book of Mormon
#3 This months Ensign
#4 Conference Ensign
#5 The Relief Society women's book
I guess I"ll put labels on all of these, and each time I post I can put them in their proper lables. I might title the topics just so as well and see how that goes first of all.
I think it'd also be good to have different topics of the gospel as well.
For example.
THIS MONTHS ENSIGN ARTICLE
Faith
So we've got a good idea of what I"m talking about.
Then have it in labels at the side of this blog.
When I print out the book, hopefully I can make a table of contents that will help with the topics as well.
I can type faster than I can write, so I figured a blog was the best way to do it.
We'll see I guess.
I'm sorry I didn't start this earlier.
It makes me sad.
Reading the scriptures has really helped me in my life.
My patriarchal blessing talks about it as well and how I need to study them and love them.
I really do.
They're fantastic.
So today's the first day of the rest of my life right?
Let's begin.
I've really enjoyed reading my scriptures over the past couple of years, yet haven't really written down all that I've learned and the spirit I've felt as well as the ideas and thoughts I've had when studying them.
My guess is this is probably important for my kids as well.
So I'm gonna try and start.
I'm reading a few different things in my studies.
#1 New Testament
#2 Book of Mormon
#3 This months Ensign
#4 Conference Ensign
#5 The Relief Society women's book
I guess I"ll put labels on all of these, and each time I post I can put them in their proper lables. I might title the topics just so as well and see how that goes first of all.
I think it'd also be good to have different topics of the gospel as well.
For example.
THIS MONTHS ENSIGN ARTICLE
Faith
So we've got a good idea of what I"m talking about.
Then have it in labels at the side of this blog.
When I print out the book, hopefully I can make a table of contents that will help with the topics as well.
I can type faster than I can write, so I figured a blog was the best way to do it.
We'll see I guess.
I'm sorry I didn't start this earlier.
It makes me sad.
Reading the scriptures has really helped me in my life.
My patriarchal blessing talks about it as well and how I need to study them and love them.
I really do.
They're fantastic.
So today's the first day of the rest of my life right?
Let's begin.
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