<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>LDS Blog</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/</link><description>Whether you are interested in learning more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or you are a member who would like to connect with and learn about others and how they keep religion in their families' lives, this is the site for you!</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:10:43 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:10:43 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>A Change in Ward Boundaries</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/a-change-in-ward-boundaries</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:43:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/a-change-in-ward-boundaries</guid><description><![CDATA[There are times when your ward will split. This is a matter of growth in area. There are many reasons that they split or change the boundaries in the ward. While I was growing up it happened twice, and I was in three different wards without moving.]]></description></item><item><title>The Best Type of Home Environment</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/the-best-type-of-home-environment</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:23:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/the-best-type-of-home-environment</guid><description><![CDATA[The home is a place where children should feel safe and where the spirit can be. It is the best environment that you can create for your children. This type of home builds love between family members and it makes other feel welcome in the home.]]></description></item><item><title>Back to School Plans</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/back-to-school-plans</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:50:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/back-to-school-plans</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the best parts about sending the kids back to school is that it is the prefect time to change your family routine. It is a time that you can recommit yourself and your family to things such as family prayer and scripture study as well as family home evening.]]></description></item><item><title>Increase Your Spirituality Through Finding Balance</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/increase-your-spirituality-through-finding-balance</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:01:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/increase-your-spirituality-through-finding-balance</guid><description><![CDATA[As I look for peace in my life I find that it is directly related to my current level of spirituality and my focus on putting God and family first in my life. When I do this I am more at peace. I feel that I can accomplish more and everything else just falls into place.]]></description></item><item><title>Young Women: Virtue as a Value</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/young-women-virtue-as-a-value</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:02:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/young-women-virtue-as-a-value</guid><description><![CDATA[Virtue was recently added as a value to the Young Women's theme, as well as to the Personal Progress award. This value focuses on personal worthiness and purity.]]></description></item><item><title>Celebrating Our Pioneer Heritage</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/celebrating-our-pioneer-heritage</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:29:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/celebrating-our-pioneer-heritage</guid><description><![CDATA[July is a month where I always think about my pioneer ancestors. The pioneers sacrificed to come across the plains and to establish the church in Utah. All of the early members of the church made significant sacrifices to help to establish the church.]]></description></item><item><title>Maintaining Personal Worthiness</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/maintaining-personal-worthiness</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/maintaining-personal-worthiness</guid><description><![CDATA[As LDS people it is important to focus on personal worthiness daily. These habits and choices can make it much easier to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion. It can make it easier to face life's many trials and to hold your family together during difficult times.]]></description></item><item><title>Is Your Family Prepared?</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/is-your-family-prepared</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:37:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/is-your-family-prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[My first experience with talking about food storage to someone who was not a member of the church came just after 9-11. She pulled me aside to let me know that she had purchased extra groceries just in case something happened.]]></description></item><item><title>Church Schools, Institute and Your College of Choice</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/church-schools-institute-and-your-college-of-choice</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:03:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/church-schools-institute-and-your-college-of-choice</guid><description><![CDATA[Recently I had the opportunity to return and visit BYU again. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend and graduate from BYU, but it has been about ten years since I visited campus. I also recently had a conversation with some friends who chose not to attend a church school.]]></description></item><item><title>Where's Your Family's Focus?</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/wheres-your-familys-focus</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:28:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/wheres-your-familys-focus</guid><description><![CDATA[The family is the central unit to the church. When you realize that, you should also realize that the family should have the focus of teaching your children about the gospel. The church has instructed us to have family home evening, family prayer and family scripture study to do these things.]]></description></item><item><title>Agent in Old Lace -- Tristi Pinkston</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/agent-in-old-lace-tristi-pinkston</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/agent-in-old-lace-tristi-pinkston</guid><description><![CDATA["Agent in Old Lace" by Tristi Pinkston is the story Shannon Tanner. She thinks that life is going pretty well, until she finds out that her boyfriend Mark has been stealing money from her, her father and her clients. Once Mark realizes that she knows he tries to kill her.]]></description></item><item><title>The Blessings of  Church Membership</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/the-blessings-of-church-membership</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:16:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/the-blessings-of-church-membership</guid><description><![CDATA[When people look at our church or think about Mormons, many people only see the restrictions that we commit to when we join the church. This includes no alcohol, coffee, tea, and no smoking.]]></description></item><item><title>When You Miss Church</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/when-you-miss-church</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 13:17:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/when-you-miss-church</guid><description><![CDATA[I look forward to Sunday each week. I enjoy going to church to take the Sacrament. It is my chance to spiritually renew myself each week. After a long stressful week it is nice to be surrounded by friends who understand my beliefs and support me during my trials.]]></description></item><item><title>Helping Your Family Adjust to Your New Calling</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/helping-your-family-adjust-to-your-new-calling</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:14:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/helping-your-family-adjust-to-your-new-calling</guid><description><![CDATA[When you receive a new calling there is a period of time in which you adjust to the new calling and the demands that it puts on you. However there are some callings that are more demanding than others.]]></description></item><item><title>Primary Time: Helping Your Children Adjust to a New Ward</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/primary-time-helping-your-children-adjust-to-a-new-ward</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:09:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/primary-time-helping-your-children-adjust-to-a-new-ward</guid><description><![CDATA[Moving can be difficult for everyone involved. It often means a new school, a new home, new friends and a new ward. It can be scary to go to a new ward, especially for children. Teenagers may also have a difficult time adjusting to a new ward.]]></description></item><item><title>Mormon Channel Radio Station</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/mormon-channel-radio-station</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 13:09:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/mormon-channel-radio-station</guid><description><![CDATA[There is a new Mormon Channel radio station that you can listen to. You can find the station on the Internet at radio.lds.org. You can also find it wherever there is a Bonneville Communications group in your area. You can stream the station on your computer.]]></description></item><item><title>Find Peace Through Temple Attendance</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/find-peace-through-temple-attendance</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 03:34:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/find-peace-through-temple-attendance</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are struggling with a decision or you are just feeling like your life is out of balance, you may want to consider going to the temple. The temple is a place where you can go to seek comfort, personal revelation, and it allows you to serve others.]]></description></item><item><title>Things I Love About Visiting Teaching</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/things-i-love-about-visiting-teaching</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 02:22:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/things-i-love-about-visiting-teaching</guid><description><![CDATA[Visiting teaching is such a blessing in so many different ways. Although it can be difficult to set up the appointments or to schedule a time to receive your visits, there are so many benefits when you do make the time. Here are my five favorite aspects of visiting teaching.]]></description></item><item><title>Celebrating a Baptism</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/celebrating-a-baptism</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 15:25:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/celebrating-a-baptism</guid><description><![CDATA[A baptism is a very special event in the church. When an eight year old get baptized, it is important to take the time to celebrate the occasion. It is also important to treat the event with the proper reverence and respect.]]></description></item><item><title>Teaching Children Self Reliance</title><link>http://lds.families.com/blog/teaching-children-self-reliance</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 03:08:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://lds.families.com/blog/teaching-children-self-reliance</guid><description><![CDATA[Often when we think about preparedness and self-reliance the focus turns to food storage and a financial reserve, but have you prepared your children for adulthood? Have you taught them self-reliance? These are important skills to teach your children.]]></description></item></channel></rss>