Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
This started out as a YW combined activity with our Laurels in charge. During BYC, our Laurel’s president invited all of the YM to join us. With her darling, darling personality, no one could resist her offer! The format goes as follows:…
Downloaded from: http://www.continuallycreative.com/2013/08/on-the-first-day-of-school/ This is a fun idea to have the kids fill out on the first day of school every year. Keep them together and watch how they grow and change. I created this free questioner to download and use every year. … Continue reading →
It was just announced that the new 2014 Mutual Theme is…”Come unto Christ and be perfected in Him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness” (Moroni 10:32)Here is a freebie that you can use as a handout, binder cover, poster, etc. Print is a 16×2…
It’s time for the mid-year binder makeover! Graphics: hangaribbononthemoon.com
Downloaded from: http://www.continuallycreative.com/2013/08/back-to-school-dinner/ It’s that time again… Back to School time! Some of our kids are really excited, and some are a little bit nervous! We have a tradition in our family that the kids always look forward to. We have always had … Continue reading →
Do you use Instagram? Well, if you do, I have great news for you:
After a lot of consideration, I decided to start an Instagram account for LDS Printables. I have seen the power of using social media to bring others to Christ, and I feel as though you and I could share our testimonies with (potentially) millions through Instagram. As I get my account going, I’ll be posting lots of previously created printables, as well as the new printables that I’ll be adding to the blog. This is a great missionary opportunity for us! So, come follow me @ldsprintables and help me to spread the gospel! Feel free to follow, like, share, and give me feedback. I’m still so new to the Instagram world… (and I’m learning about hashtags– #majorlyconfusing #oramIjustoutoftheloop )
Anyway, on with the good stuff!
Today’s free printable is a quote that I absolutely adore. It comes from a speech by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and it says, “True love blooms when we care about another person more than we care about ourselves.” (Read the speech here.)
Oh, how true this statement is! I have been learning this the hard way. My husband and I recently had a “discussion” in which we came to the realization that we don’t always respect and honor each other. We tried to break down this truth so we could get to the very center, and it came down to the simple fact that we are both prideful and selfish. Even though we are madly in love, we sometimes miss out on true love because we are being selfish. He and I immediately set a goal to improve. We want to honor, respect, and adore each other unconditionally and forever.
As part of our goal, we decided to seek to care about the other person’s needs more than our own. It is proving to be difficult, as my “natural man” comes out more than I care to admit, but we have already reaped great benefits from our efforts. I love my husband more today than I did a few weeks ago, and that love continues to grow each day. I love my children more as I seek to be less selfish and self-centered. In return, my husband has loved me more and we have served each other in a greater capacity. My children seem pleased with the extra attention and care that they are receiving, as well.
It’s a win-win. We serve others unselfishly, and they serve us unselfishly; we develop true love for one another, and that love grows stronger daily. I like it.
I’m so grateful for the teachings of Christ that are taught to us by the Master and His servants. I’m grateful for living prophets and apostles on the earth who enlighten us and encourage us.
How can you this quote help your love to bloom with someone in your life?
We asked our YW to write down an anonymous question about chastity several days before our combined lesson. Many of their questions were related to the common concern, “What exactly are we allowed to do and not allowed to do?” Although this question ma…
Downloaded from: http://apples4bookworms.blogspot.com/2013/08/come-follow-me-august-why-is-chastity.html These handouts go with the lesson from “Come Follow Me” August: “Why is Chastity Important?”I encourage you to prayerfully consider and ponder the points from this lesson that are age-appropriate and towards the needs of your Young Women. This is definitely a “loaded” question and very important question to cover with the youth of today. I feel Satan and his followers are working double time to get…
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As of late, missionary work has been on my mind. There is such an excitement and enthusiasm for missionary work in the church and I find myself constantly thinking… “How I can get more involved?”“How can I be more prepared to share my testimony?”“How can I show more love?” I recently read the talk “Find the Lambs, Feed the Sheep” from President Hinckley and felt so inspired and motivated!I especially loved when President…
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Downloaded from: http://chestnutgroveacademy.blogspot.com/2013/08/why-is-chastity-important-young-women.html I made these wallet cards for the girls to keep with them and help them remember their ultimate goal! *They have the Laie, Hawaii Temple on them, since we are in Hawaii. I can not guarantee, but will try to make other temples by request…..however, they will not be available until the 17th at the earliest. I laminated them so they will hold up! Right click and…
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Downloaded from: http://www.continuallycreative.com/2013/08/trick-to-remove-green-from-hair/ My daughter’s hair has a slight green tint these days. I blame it on going to the pool as often as we can during the summer. Fortunately, I have a friend who was a lifeguard and had a great simple … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://www.continuallycreative.com/2013/08/10-virgin-lanterns/ I love the story of the 10 Virgins in the Bible. When I lived in Jerusalem, I bought a couple of hundred small lanterns that were similar to the ones that the 10 Virgins would have used. Over the years … Continue reading →
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