Tag: 2006
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That We May Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us
My message this afternoon focuses on the baptism of the Spirit and the blessings that flow from the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Too often we seem to treat confirmation as a passive postscript to baptism. The statement “receive the Holy Ghost” in our confirmation was a directive to strive for the baptism of the…
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Goals 2006
Be known by those close to me as one who tried to do good. Be known generally as someone who made a difference in the world around me. Run a marathon completed 7/24/2007 Raise healthy, well-adjusted children Spend more than 3 years officially serving the Lord with Laura (missions or the like) Become financially independent…
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Knitting Hearts Together with Wholesome Recreational Activities
Leisure Wholesome Recreation idleness meaningful interaction inward outward pleasurable joyfull Don’t overschedule! 8 Tips Recommit to wholesome recreation Be consistent in meeting to plan Plan according to the needs, interests, and situation of the family Establish and document traditions Use activities to teach gospel principles and create memories Combine work and recreation Make a book…
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The Infinite Atonement
The removal of sin is only the most basic implementation of the Atonement. There are so many more levels because He took upon Him also our infirmities and pains so that He might succor us.
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American Citizenship
Democracy in America Alexis deToqueville mailto:[email protected]://www.family.org
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Grow Up Not Out
Extend the season by covering plants and growing cool weather crops such as peas, lettus, and chard. 500 people can be fed on one high-yield acre. I wonder how large a population could be supported in the world at that rate? Trim side shoots when trying to grow up. Place a net or frame on…
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Helping Others
Share for the right reasons.Have no respect of persons.Give generously. As we help people we must make sure we do not make them dependent. Our tendency is to do it for them. The goal is to “help people help themselves” we forget that struggle is how we grow stronger. See Teaching of the Prophet Joseph…
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Setting Goals
Write down the goals while praying to know the will of the Lord for you. Be consistent and diligent Goals 2006
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They Shall All Know Me
There ought to be a righteous intensity in our lives. We ought to be caught up in seeking to see the face of God. To do so correctly we must stay in the mainstream of the church and endeavor to come to know Him. To know the Lord is to view the scriptures in a…