Talk: I found a talk given by Carolyn J. Rasmus in 1981, The Bond of Charity. It is only in written format (no video or audio) So it won't be easy studying this day, you will need to read the talk. However, I believe you will be glad you did read!
* Faith Hope and Charity - Roy Rogers & Dale Evans ("THE BIBLE TELLS ME SOThis is an album I remember from my childhood...it is the entire album so the 1st song is the one I want you to listen to.)
This talk really resonates with me. I want to be compassionate with my words I speak to others and about others. I am going to apply the truths in this talk. I hope can you too!
Ponder:
"Today, I invite you, as I have done, to “look in the mirror” as you consider these questions:
Do you speak harshly to your friends, colleagues, spouse, or children?
Do you criticize, belittle, or speak unkindly to others?
Do you yell angrily or with vulgarity in frustrating situations?
Do you gossip instead of addressing concerns directly with the person with whom you are at conflict?"
This week-end's Conferences talks have been so inspiring. I am putting the link 's to the sessions so we may feast on them again and again.
“To feast means more than to taste. To feast means to savor. We savor the scriptures by studying them in a spirit of delightful discovery and faithful obedience. When we feast upon the words of Christ, they … become an integral part of our nature.” President Russell M. Nelson,
This week I ushered twice for the "Sound of Music" That was my motivation for choosing Confidence for my blog this week. Enjoy the talk and music, I have confidence this will be a great week for you!
Talk:
Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence | Jeffrey R. Holland
I encourage you, my friends, to read Doctrine and Covenant section 88. to gain a better idea of the importance of Christ as the light, life, law, truth, and way. Have a great week. Pat
Elder Randy Funk spoke last night at my Stake Conference. He discussed 2 Nephi 2:13 and drew the following on the whiteboard. I know it is nothing new but the discussion was a new approach to me and the spirit was strong so it touched me heart and mind. I hope it touches you too!
Talk: the great Plan of Happiness by Dallin oaks 2015
Ponder: "It is almost unbelievable to think that God gave to man that power which was most prized and sacred to Him--the power to create other men. Because God gave to us this power, He, and He alone, has the right to prescribe how it should be used."
This week's Come Follow Me scriptures were Doctrine & Covenents 51-57. I teach Primary and the topic from those scriptures I am teaching comes from D&C 51;19 Where it talks about being a Faithful, Just, and Wise Steward. That is the inspiration for looking at talks on wise this week. I hope whatever age you are, this talk will touch you and help you. I love you all, have a good week and Be Wise.
This talk is also about the law of the harvest: What you sow you will reap.
I know I don't always sow the seeds of goodness and am so grateful for Jesus who calls me to make better choices and forgives me and helps those who have been negatively affected by my not so good seeds. He also can give us blessings even in our "bad" choices. Not to reward us but to remind us that He loves us and we can change. He wants us to sow seeds of goodness and LIVE a good life. Not DIE or wither in an "bad" life.
Another thought comes to my mind:
"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify our father which is in heaven. (Matt. 5:16)
For those of you who don't know me very well here are 5 things about me now or me in the past.
1.I write a weekly blog on a religious topic I study throughout the week, I email it to my friends and post it on facebook
2. I am a retired elementary School teacher, I live on 1st South in Logan, Utah; right across the street from the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. The building houses the Mt. Logan Stake, the Stewart Park Ward, and the Johanson Park Ward. I attend the Stewart Park Ward and am a Primary teacher.
3. twenty+ years ago I lived on 7th N in Logan Utah, I attended the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. I taught Releif Society lessons there; the Building I went to housed the Logan 10th and 29th Wards. I was a member of both due to the boundaries being re-aligned. and I taught school (1st & 4 grades) at Wilson Elementary School.
4. Those of you who teach or have taught know that you cannot teach anything that you do not know. My church mantra was and is "you cannot have an adequate faith in a GOD you do not know." Most of my hours away from teaching were/ are spent in studying both religious an secular subjects. I was asked once why I spent so much time reading. I did it so the subject I was to teach became mine; in other words so I would know it in my head (for teaching at School) and in my heart (for teaching at church)
5.Please listen to this talk and music--- may it inspire you to use the five suggestions of President & Prophet Russell M. Nelson: especially Study This blog is for all of you I love and for the Lord MY Savior and King who knows me and whoprays for me.
Ponder this: "To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. Increasing your faith and trust in Him takes effort. May I offer five suggestions to help you develop that faith and trust.
First, study. Become an engaged learner. Immerse yourself in the scriptures to understand better Christ’s mission and ministry. Know the doctrine of Christ so that you understand its power for your life. Internalize the truth that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to you. He took upon Himself your misery, your mistakes, your weakness, and your sins. He paid the compensatory price and provided the power for you to move every mountain you will ever face. You obtain that power with your faith, trust, and willingness to follow Him.
Moving your mountains may require a miracle. Learn about miracles. Miracles come according to your faith in the Lord. Central to that faith is trusting His will and timetable—how and when He will bless you with the miraculous help you desire. Only your unbelief will keep God from blessing you with miracles to move the mountains in your life.10
The more you learn about the Savior, the easier it will be to trust in His mercy, His infinite love, and His strengthening, healing, and redeeming power. The Savior is never closer to you than when you are facing or climbing a mountain with faith."
"Faith Unlocks the Door" sung by Carroll Roberson (as a young girl I remember my Grandfather, my father and Jessie Evans-Smith singing this song as it was arranged by Mickey Hart)
Ponder this: "The Harvard Business Review in the article “The Making of an Expert,” July 2007, explained that outstanding performance in fields such as athletics and music required three things:
Time, or 10,000 hours as we’ve been discussing.
A mentor such as a coach or teacher.
And what they labeled as “enthusiastic support from home.”
I think all three of these elements apply in building testimony."
