Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
I was so glad I was able to catch up on reading some of the “Come Follow Me” lesson outlines today.I was especially touched as I read over the lesson,”HOW CAN THE ATONEMENT HELP ME DURING MY TRIALS?”Feel free to print off , share, and use for your less…
Downloaded from: http://ldsywideasandactivities.blogspot.com/2014/02/galentines-day-party-activity.html Most of our youth are preparing for an upcoming music festival youth conference, so those kids (who will be 14 or older by the conference this summer) have singing practices for 2 mutual activities each month. Since these happen on our regular combined ym/yw or class activity nights, these either leave the younger beehives with nothing to do and/or leave the older yw (who choose not to…
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Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2014/02/peronal-progress-yw-personal-progress-o.html Do your YW need a bit of a ‘jump-start’ on their Personal Progress?This activity is great for YW who are new to Personal Progress or those that have kind of fizzled out.While searching for Personal Progress ideas, I came across THIS idea and thought it was excellent. We decided it would be great for our YW, so I got to work planning.Instead of using this activity for…
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Downloaded from: http://primarynotes29.blogspot.com/2014/01/video-i-stand-all-amazed.html HERE is I Stand All Amazed sung at Women’s Conference 2012.
I think the Lord works in very mysterious ways sometimes. It seems as if we finally reach a moment where things seem to be going just right, then a trial comes upon us. Have you ever wondered why? I sure have!
Henry B. Eyring gave an amazing talk in General Conference of April 2012 called “Mountains to Climb.” (You should see this powerful Mormon Message made from the talk here.) One thing he said in his talk is: “Now, I wish to encourage those who are in the midst of hard trials, who feel their faith may be fading under the onslaught of troubles. Trouble itself can be your way to strengthen and finally gain unshakable faith.”
I really believe this is true. I believe that hard times give us the opportunity to test our faith. The more we rely on God in these tough times, the more we recognize His hand and feel of His mercy and love. Our faith really does become “unshakable” as we become the benefactors of godly miracles. God knows what He is doing–He is helping us to reach our full, divine potential. He is giving us a chance to think about, turn to, and feel the grace of the atonement of Christ. He is building us to BE godly.
How have trials helped you to gain unshakable faith?
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Downloaded from: http://ocdprimarychorister.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-to-help-children-understand-message.html How-to posts contain ideas for dealing with problems and/or meeting teaching objectives. These posts may be updated as I discover or think of new ideas. If you have something to add to the conversation, please leave it in the comments! 1. By their nature, song lyrics are often worded in ways which are difficult for children to understand. The concepts, however, are beautiful in their simplicity. Always…
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Imagine waking up and realizing you forgot to make the handout for the day’s lesson. That’s what happened here. I made and printed this doc in less than 15 minutes. This handout is super ugly, but it did the job. FEAST ON THE WORD / PRAY ALWAYS Feasting on the Word: Self Evaluation Personal scripture study Feast Snack Starve Sacrament meeting Feast Snack Starve General conference Feast Snack Starve Family scripture…
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Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/10/general-conference-22-weeks-of-general.html We have all been asked by our beloved Prophet to take the time to study the conference talks over the next six months.“I encourage you to read the talks…and to ponderthe messages contained therein. I have found in my own life that I gain even more from these inspired sermons when I studythem in greater depth.”{President Thomas S. Monson; Oct. 2012}By studying and pondering each of the…
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Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/10/sharing-time-i-can-share-gospel-with-my.html Sharing Time Idea from the Primary OutlineIDENTIFY THE DOCTRINE (hearing a story): Before Primary, read Elder Robert C. Oaks’s October 2000 conference talk, “Sharing the Gospel” (see Ensign, Nov. 2000, 81–82). Tell the children the story of the orange juice. Explain that the gospel is far sweeter than orange juice and that we should share it with others. Have the children say, “I can share the gospel with…
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Do you ever feel like your life is so crazy and your home is so chaotic that you can’t even function? That has been my story for the last month and a half. This morning I finally got some important projects around the house completed (they have been haunting me daily), and I already feel like my home is more peaceful. I’m trying to get everything in order from our move last month, but it’s proving to be more difficult than I expected. Hopefully it will be done soon!
However, I know some of the chaos will continue despite my best efforts. I am running three blogs, I take care of my two busy kids, and I am helping my father build some new businesses. I am also in charge of my whole household, as my husband is in school full-time and works two jobs, which means he is rarely home. Add church callings, family, grad school applications, and a few sicknesses in there, and we’ve got a whole bunch of craziness in our place.
Today’s printable quote is a great reminder to me that I need to have more order in my home and in my life. It reminds me to have a balance in all things, but to have a greater priority.
“Our house is to be a house of order...Let us provide time for family, time for work, time for study, time for service, time for recreation, time for self—but above all, time for Christ.” – Thomas S. Monson (Click here to read this talk.)
I feel like all of the stresses in my life have been overshadowing my time for Christ. I still read scriptures, pray, try to read/listen to Conference talks, attend church, etc., but I don’t have a lot of down or quiet time to just sit and think or study of Christ and reflect upon His role and influence in my life. I need more of that time. I need to prioritize better and focus on the things that truly matter most.
I am grateful for living prophets who testify to us of the simple truths that we need to remember to live happy lives and prepare ourselves to return and live with God again someday. I know Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet who leads the true church of Christ on the earth.
How do you keep your house and life in order?
Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/10/personal-progress-general-conference.html Last Friday I decided that I needed to do something special to help encourage the YW in my ward to watch General Conference.I found THIS great General Conference packet over at Daylights, and decided that I would print one for each of my girls. This packet, if finished, will help the girls to complete 8 experiences!Thanks Jennifer for creating this great packet!Now I don’t know about your…
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