Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/12/12/mosiah-a-peculiar-book/ The Book of Mosiah is very different from Jacob, or 1st or 2nd Nephi. The storyline goes all over the place- the book is named after a king that doesn’t give a speech in the book, and begins with an … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/12/11/mosiah-1-6-king-benjamins-speech-part-ii/ In Mosiah 4 we read how the atoning blood of Jesus Christ is applied to our life. King Benjamin taught that when we truly apply the atonement of Jesus Christ, our views change. We see ourselves, others, and the Lord … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/12/11/mosiah-1-6-king-benjamins-speech/ King Benjamin teaches many things that relate with young people. The truth that we cannot pay the Savior Jesus Christ back for what he has done for us is an important truth to stress with those we teach. King Benjamin … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/11/sharing-time-prophets-foretold-that.html Sharing Time Ideas from the 2013 OutlineENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING (reading scriptures): Display pictures of Isaiah, Nephi, King Benjamin, Abinadi, Alma, and Samuel the Lamanite from the Gospel Art Book and the Primary 4 picture packet. Divide the children into groups and give each group one of the following scriptures to look up:(1)Isaiah 7:14; 9:6;(2) 1 Nephi 11:14–15, 20–21;(3) Mosiah 3:5–8;(4) Mosiah 15:1;(5) Alma 7:10–12; and(6) Helaman 14:1–3.Ask the children to…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/27/mormon-1-7-how-to-be-happy/ I am teaching a Book of Mormon class right now and am in Mormon this week. A few years ago I was listening to a book by Tal Ben-Shahar called “Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment” and … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/21/c-s-lewis-50-years-later/ On November 22, 1963 C.S. Lewis passed away. It was on this same day that the American president John F. Kennedy also passed away. Both men had a profound impact on the American world view. I believe that C.S. Lewis … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/jacob-4-focus-on-christ.html How do we focus on Christ? Jacob 4:14 tells us that many of us look beyond the mark. What is the mark? Elder Neal A. Maxwell tells us the mark is Christ. (Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King. Ensign, Dec 2007)
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/10/john-7-can-anything-good-come-out-of-galilee/ I have been thinking today about something someone said to me recently, “You are only a member of your church because you live in Utah,” referring to the fact that I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/07/what-heaven-is-like/ A Saint, who is one in deed and in truth, does not look for an immaterial heaven but he expects a heaven with lands, houses, cities, vegetation, rivers, and animals; with thrones, temples, palaces, kings, princes, priests, and angels; with … Continue reading →
The title of this entry makes it sound like I’ve got a whole lot of catching up to do. Truthfully — nope. I caught a cold last Monday and by Tuesday I was wasted and had to cancel class, so I didn’t teach 2 Nephi 11,16. The next two days, my husband taught. My plan had been to teach a super short lesson and then show the Mountain of the…
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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?
This is a silhouett version of the Christus Statue with some alterations for ease of printing.
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