Fasting - A Tremendous Experience
Fasting is an amazing way to draw ourselves closer to the Lord. And just as Jesus Christ spent His life serving God's children, that which we didn't eat during our fast we donate to the Bishop for distribution to those who are hungry amongst us. ... [... more]
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Old Testaments Stories That Matter - Jonah
Therefore, the men on the ship "cast lots." This was a common decision-making tool during that time. The lot fell to Jonah and the men asked him why the evil storm? When Jonah finally confided he'd fled God, they were incredulous and demanded ... [... more]
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Food Storage Need Not Be Overwhelming
Once we have three months worth stored of what we are used to eating, we're then told to build a long-term storage of foods such as wheat. I've heard it said that at some point, a wheelbarrow of wheat will be more valuable than a wheelbarrow of ... [... more]
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72 Hour Kits
To finish off, adjust each person's belongings by completing any forgotten essential items. You may not have a perfect 72 hour kit (yet), but you are now on your way. And it only took 5 minutes. For next week's FHE, brainstorm what it might take ... [... more]
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Strengthening The Family Through Faith
This week, as you go about your duties, responsibilities and (hopefully) your joys with your own family, see how much you access the power of faith in your interactions. Sometimes I catch myself looking backwards at old styles of relationships, ... [... more]
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Stephanie Black - A Talented Author's Writing Approach
Another thought I like is from D & C 46:11-12: "for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God. To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby." There are so many things ... [... more]
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3 Tips To Scripture Study
I find that when I approach scripture study with an actual purpose, my mind is more alert and more caring about what I read. For example, if I am struggling to find a way to parent my child in a certain situation, when I keep that concern in my ... [... more]
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Modest Prom Dresses
So what are our youth to do when prom comes around each year? Some kids opt out of the experience (which might be a good thing, depending on what happens on the dance floors at some schools). But other schools control the youth better and kids ... [... more]
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Drew Boushka: "Love Without End"
If you are looking for a soft and pleasing Mother's Day gift, you could not go wrong with this tender and honest debut by young Drew Boushka. Between youth like the 5 Browns, an LDS family of five talented siblings who all attended Juliard, to ... [... more]
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Stephanie Black - Author Of Intrigue And Uplift
STEPHANIE: I think every writer worries about getting things right, and we should aim to be as accurate as possible. If a reader catches an error and thinks hey, that's not correct, it's going to jolt him or her right out of the story. Because my ... [... more]
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The Prophet Has Asked - Please Contact Your Senators!
Have you ever sat in a sunday school, mentally disappointed with ancient Israel for not listening to their prophet(s)? Have you ever sat in Relief Society or any other meeting, amazed at the hard-headedness of the Nephites (or Jaredites for that ... [... more]
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Play The Book Of Mormon Version Of Hangman
Wish you knew more about The Book of Mormon? It is a simple thing to do to visit the free online scriptures offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Simply set aside fifteen minutes or so each day to visit the site. You can ... [... more]
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