The Tabernacle
I like to teach Exodus 25-31 by first starting out talking about why the Lord wanted them to have a tabernacle in the first place, and then liken this to our day to show why the Lord has us build … Continue reading →
Tag Archive: families
Mother in Heaven
On October 23, 2015, the Church of Jesus Christ published scholarly essays dealing with topics of interest – one of which deals with Mother in Heaven. I am reposting this essay here. It can be viewed on LDS.org here as … Continue reading →
Joseph as a type of Jesus Christ
I believe that as we read the Old Testament, looking for ways that the events and stories therein show a similarity to the Savior Jesus Christ, that we are reading the text as Nephi directs when he said, “Behold, my … Continue reading →
Did we choose our families before we came to earth?
This is a great question. I think that this question is complicated for several reasons. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: “We have no scriptural justification . . . for the belief that we had the privilege of choosing our parents … Continue reading →
After we have endured to the end
What happens when we have endured to the end in faithful discipleship to Christ? The Lord has said, “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all … Continue reading →
The role of family in mortality and the eternities
Marriage and the family unit are the central part of the plan of progression and exaltation. All things center in and around the family unit in the eternal perspective. Exaltation consists in the continuation of the family unit in eternity. … Continue reading →
Arthur Parker rescued: the story of the red shawl
The story of Arthur Parker is a great reminder to all of us that we are all part of the great work of the Latter-days: to rescue the sons and daughters of God. It is my prayer that I can … Continue reading →
Joseph Millett: An answer to a prayer
In 1871, in the tiny Mormon farming settlement in Spring Valley, White Pine, Nevada (about 60 miles from Ely), Latter-day Saint Newman Hall found himself entirely out of flour and unable to feed his family. He asked some of his … Continue reading →
Student Questions on Marriage
Often young people ask questions like, “My parents are divorced. Who am I sealed to?” While these questions may vary in a myriad of ways, they essentially come to the very heart of the sealing ordinance, to the very center … Continue reading →
{Sharing Time} Family Bingo
Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2014/04/sharing-time-family-bingo.html Sharing Time Ideas from the 2014 OutlineIDENTIFY THE DOCTRINE(singing): Ask the children to think of their favorite Primary song. Tell them that when you count to three they should all stand and sing their song at the same time. Count to three and let them sing. Stop the singing, and have the music leader lead them all in one song. Point out that without the music leader…
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Little Lds Vinyl: Grand Opening Of My Etsy Shop!
Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/10/little-lds-vinyl-grand-opening-of-my.html I finally decided to open up an Etsy shop for my LDS vinyl.I felt that having it on my blog wasn’t very user friendly.So, after thinking about it for some time I decided to just do it!I only have 2 items in my shop right now, but hopefully I’ll get some more items listed in there soon.Here’s what I have!I have my ‘Child of God’ vinyl that…
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{Sharing Time} Heavenly Father Wants Me To Marry In The Temple & Have An Eternal Family.
Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/07/sharing-time-heavenly-father-wants-me.html Sharing Time Ideas from the 2013 OutlineIDENTIFY THE DOCTRINE (seeing a picture): Show a picture of a couple standing in front of the temple in their wedding clothes. Ask the children why Heavenly Father wants us to be married in the temple. Explain that when we are married in the temple, our families can be eternal.ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING (hearing testimonies): Invite a few teachers, including couples, to share blessings they have…
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