Step 1 - Honesty
16 years ago
12 July 2010
09 July 2010
Meridian Magazine :: Family Connections: Seek To Understand: Successful Parenting Tips
Meridian Magazine :: Family Connections: Seek To Understand: Successful Parenting Tips
This is excellent! In not only seeing different eyes with our children, but I think it can relate to other people around us, including our spouses, friends, and other family members. Great read! Loved it!
This is excellent! In not only seeing different eyes with our children, but I think it can relate to other people around us, including our spouses, friends, and other family members. Great read! Loved it!
03 July 2010
LDS Living Magazine
This is from:
by Dallin H. Oaks
The ordinance of the sacrament makes the sacrament meeting the most sacred and important meeting in the Church.
To see more, go here: LDS Living Magazine
I personally LOVE the sacrament, renewing my covenants - almost a breath of fresh air to start a new week. I have gained more testimony each year for my own personal experience, and for the sacrament itself. I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to partake of the sacrament, it is such a strength to me, something that is sacred to me as well.
Young Women Lesson 26: The Sacrament
Manual 2; Supplement from ''Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament''by Dallin H. Oaks
The ordinance of the sacrament makes the sacrament meeting the most sacred and important meeting in the Church.
To see more, go here: LDS Living Magazine
I personally LOVE the sacrament, renewing my covenants - almost a breath of fresh air to start a new week. I have gained more testimony each year for my own personal experience, and for the sacrament itself. I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to partake of the sacrament, it is such a strength to me, something that is sacred to me as well.
LDS Living Magazine
This is from:
by Gordon B. Hinckley
There is no limit to your potential. If you will take control of your lives, the future is filled with opportunity and gladness.
To see more of this lesson, go here: LDS Living Magazine
Wow, this is a great subject... for anyone - our thoughts are so important in keeping us morally clean, which in turn helps us to keep closer to God, to have a relationship with him. It is truly a powerful thing. Those that take on pornography in their lives destroy so much of themselves and those that love them, something to definitely stay away from. I have seen marriages destroyed from this, amongst other aspects that tie into the same spectrum. Not even that, but I know that when we delve into things that desensitizes us from the spirit, we become more captive into Satan's world and not the wonderful world that God has given us. Life is much more simple, more happy, more peaceful, more wonderful when we do those things that keep the spirit in our hearts, in our homes, in our relationships with those around us.
Young Men Lesson 26: Worthy Thoughts
Manual 2; Supplement from ''Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly''by Gordon B. Hinckley
There is no limit to your potential. If you will take control of your lives, the future is filled with opportunity and gladness.
To see more of this lesson, go here: LDS Living Magazine
Wow, this is a great subject... for anyone - our thoughts are so important in keeping us morally clean, which in turn helps us to keep closer to God, to have a relationship with him. It is truly a powerful thing. Those that take on pornography in their lives destroy so much of themselves and those that love them, something to definitely stay away from. I have seen marriages destroyed from this, amongst other aspects that tie into the same spectrum. Not even that, but I know that when we delve into things that desensitizes us from the spirit, we become more captive into Satan's world and not the wonderful world that God has given us. Life is much more simple, more happy, more peaceful, more wonderful when we do those things that keep the spirit in our hearts, in our homes, in our relationships with those around us.
I came across this today while on my email updates with Meridian Magazine, and I wanted to share it because I have such a passion with strengthening marriage, even when aspects have made the marriage get to the end of the thread. This is just one of MANY wonderful links I can share with you. I believe some of them I have right on the home page of this site... I'll have to think about sharing a whole bunch of great links that I have helped strengthen myself and my marriage as well.
I do have to note in this as I have had many friends who have been in toxic marriage relationships that they've tried to work through, but they cannot obviously do it on their own. I think if both parties worked towards the goal at hand it could work - but the common phrase of "it takes two to tango" really does apply. One cannot put all the blame on the other, one cannot say they are exempt from mistakes and their spouse is the problem, one cannot simply push the responsibility of oneself away from issues at hand and pretend that they aren't there amongst so many other things that can be toxic, such as abuse (in all its forms) - controlling abuse, emotional, spiritual, physical and so on. I'm going to have to touch more on this subject since it is such a passion on both sides of the spectrum.
Anyway, here is the link that I found very enlightening:
STRENGTHENING MARRIAGE.COM
I do have to note in this as I have had many friends who have been in toxic marriage relationships that they've tried to work through, but they cannot obviously do it on their own. I think if both parties worked towards the goal at hand it could work - but the common phrase of "it takes two to tango" really does apply. One cannot put all the blame on the other, one cannot say they are exempt from mistakes and their spouse is the problem, one cannot simply push the responsibility of oneself away from issues at hand and pretend that they aren't there amongst so many other things that can be toxic, such as abuse (in all its forms) - controlling abuse, emotional, spiritual, physical and so on. I'm going to have to touch more on this subject since it is such a passion on both sides of the spectrum.
Anyway, here is the link that I found very enlightening:
STRENGTHENING MARRIAGE.COM
01 July 2010
They Marked the Path to Follow
"Noah had the unwavering faith to follow God’s commandments. May we ever do likewise. May we remember that the wisdom of God ofttimes appears as foolishness to men; but the greatest lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right."
| --Thomas S. Monson, "They Marked the Path to Follow", Ensign, Oct 2007, 4–9 |
| Mosiah 2:22 | Keep the Commandments, Hymn #303 |
This is and has always been one of my favorite quotes... esp the part where it says: "when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right." I can't tell you how many times this has given me comfort in my life - no matter the trial, if we obey his laws, if we obey his answers that he gives to us, we will always be right. Wonderful!
29 June 2010
28 June 2010
23 June 2010
The Family is Eternal
"The family is eternal. Love must be nurtured. It must be spoken. We must put away our pride, our haughtiness, our shyness, our misunderstandings, and with humility say, "I love you. Is there something I can do to help you?" You can never be completely happy under any other circumstances."
Marjorie Pay Hinckley
Marjorie Pay Hinckley
21 June 2010
The War in Heaven: Continues on Earth Today (Messages from LDS/Mormon Pr...
No matter what religion you may belong to, this is a powerful message.
16 June 2010
Email : What Would Jesus Do?
The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, topping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up.
He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell.
After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, ''I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally....I assumed you had stolen the car.''
Priceless.
The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up.
He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell.
After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, ''I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally....I assumed you had stolen the car.''
Priceless.
Meridian Magazine :: Spiritual Journeys: Standing on Holy Ground
Meridian Magazine :: Spiritual Journeys: Standing on Holy Ground
Love this article, because I simply love the temple - it is such a beautiful & holy place to be. And I love going to the temple, I love the spiritual refuge that it gives from the worldly storm that is very abundantly around us each day. I love the spiritual strength I gain each time I go... So this article was just something that I loved because of what I love and because it also makes me more aware or even just give me a reminder of what I need to do to make my visit to the temple that more holy.
Love this article, because I simply love the temple - it is such a beautiful & holy place to be. And I love going to the temple, I love the spiritual refuge that it gives from the worldly storm that is very abundantly around us each day. I love the spiritual strength I gain each time I go... So this article was just something that I loved because of what I love and because it also makes me more aware or even just give me a reminder of what I need to do to make my visit to the temple that more holy.
Sorting a Box of Quotes & Stories
In trying to clean out the office closet today, I have come to realize that I really need to do the goal I set out to accomplish several months ago that hasn't remotely been touched. I have a box of quotes, stories, thoughts etc. that I have collected over the years. Things that are uplifting to me and things that just make me smile. I have wanted to get them all on a disc, for which that means I need to just start typing them out, and getting them into subject folders. So, while I am endeavoring to do just that, I will also share with you (hopefully daily) if I am to get this done in the near future, my box of quotes, stories, and thoughts. So... ENJOY while I sort this all out!
Becoming Self-Reliant
"We become self-reliant through obtaining sufficient knowledge, education, and literacy; by managing money and resources wisely, being spiritually strong, preparing for emergencies and eventualities; and by having physical health and social and emotional well-being." Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.
"Self-reliance is taking responsibility for our own spiritual and temporal welfare and for those whom Heavenly Father has entrusted to our care... Our ultimate goal is to become like the Savior, and that goal is enhanced by our unselfish service to others. Our ability to serve is increased or diminished by the level of our self-reliance." Elder Robert D. Hales
"The responsibility for each person's social, emotional, spiritual, physical, or economic well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family, and third upon the Church if he is a faithful member thereof." President Spencer W. Kimball
"Self-reliance is taking responsibility for our own spiritual and temporal welfare and for those whom Heavenly Father has entrusted to our care... Our ultimate goal is to become like the Savior, and that goal is enhanced by our unselfish service to others. Our ability to serve is increased or diminished by the level of our self-reliance." Elder Robert D. Hales
"The responsibility for each person's social, emotional, spiritual, physical, or economic well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family, and third upon the Church if he is a faithful member thereof." President Spencer W. Kimball
14 June 2010
Quotes
Last week's thought:
"Problems give us the ability to hang on and that ability changes who we are. When our character is permanently molded by the trials we are stronger and the end result is hope."
Dave Ramsey
This week's thought:
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.
"Problems give us the ability to hang on and that ability changes who we are. When our character is permanently molded by the trials we are stronger and the end result is hope."
Dave Ramsey
This week's thought:
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.
31 May 2010
Children & Voice of the Lord
"In the soft and gentle arms of a mother's love, children can come to know the voice of the Lord."
Dwan J. Young
Dwan J. Young
30 May 2010
Fire on the Farm by Scot Facer Proctor
My Journey: Fire on the Farm: By Scot Facer Proctor
What an amazing journey of faith. This just a great reminder to me that in ALL of our trials, even ones that we might just fled from before thinking to pray, we must pray. Great testimony builder!
What an amazing journey of faith. This just a great reminder to me that in ALL of our trials, even ones that we might just fled from before thinking to pray, we must pray. Great testimony builder!
26 May 2010
24 May 2010
Mother An Example
"When a mother provides an example of joy, the children's world is one of happiness."
Barbara B. Smith
Barbara B. Smith
17 May 2010
A Mother's Influence
"Nothing a woman can ever do will have anywhere near as much importance as
the influence she has as a mother." --George D. Durrant
the influence she has as a mother." --George D. Durrant
10 May 2010
Be a Mother who is Committed...
"Be a Mother who is committed to loving her children into standing on higher ground than the enviroment surrounding them. Mother's are endowed with a love that is unlike any other love on the face of the earth."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
07 May 2010
05 May 2010
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