Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2014/02/12/alma-21-what-didnt-work/ Aaron’s experience in Alma 21 is an illustration that can be used as a comparison to Ammon’s missionary work in Alma 17. While Ammon seeks first to serve, and to understand the people that he is sent to teach, Aaron … Continue reading →
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 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?
Downloaded from: http://ldsywideasandactivities.blogspot.com/2013/08/alligator-letter-contacting-inactive-yw.html There is a sales technique called “alligator letter.” The basic idea is that if you have pretty much “lost” a sales client (they aren’t returning your calls for a long time), you can make one last effort by sending a letter to the client and ask them to at least let you know what is going on (by providing a sheet where they can select their level…
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Downloaded from: http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2013/07/lds-printable-missionary-countdown.html Do you have a missionary out?Then you’ll love this great printable.Countdown the days of your missionary’s mission days! This missionary countdown chart is a different style than all the others (pyramids and temples) – just something fun and new. It also counts down from 730 instead of counting up to 365 and then back down. Start with the middle dot, spiral outward, then complete each point on…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsywideasandactivities.blogspot.com/2013/04/sister-missionary-night.html For our joint (all-girls) activity this week we had a special Sister Missionary night! We had heard from several recently returned Elders (and a newly called Elder on his way to the MTC) within the past few months, but nothing specifically for the girls. Since there are so many more girls going on missions now, I thought it would be good to have a special night focusing…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsywideasandactivities.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-to-send-to-full-time-missionaries.html This is a follow-up to a previous post, entitled “What to WRITE to full-time missionaries” (CLICK HERE to see that post, or look in the “missionary” section on the right side of the blog page)Sending a care package to full-time missionaries serving from your ward is a good activity for the youth because it helps them think about those who are serving (and hopefully appreciate them a…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsseminary.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/open-your-mouth/ I have the blessing of being the gospel doctrine teacher in my ward. Today the lesson was Lesson 11: “The Field Is White Already to Harvest” and we had a great discussion about missionary work. One of the promises the … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/02/nt-acts-4-5-gospel-rolls-forth.html Who is Spencer W. Kimball referring to when he says:“this great church president”“man of great faith”“bold leadership”“unwavering testimony”“unparalleled courage”“almost limitless understanding” If you guessed Peter, you were correct!The priests didn’t know what to do with Peter. They wanted him to stop talking about Jesus and His gospel. Trying to silence him, they had him arrested.BUT5,000 people heard him and believed!Trying to stop the gospel from flooding the…
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A photograph of new convert baptism in a lake near Olomouc in the Czech Republic.
Father and 5 year old son show off their CTR rings, one basic green on the child, and on the man a spanish CTR ring. They show joy, pride and cute attitude on their faces.
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