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LDS Weeks in Review September 30-October 13

This week Tristi introduced a great new series that will answer common questions that those of other faiths may have about the church. She answers her first question in Gospel Questions: Are Mormons Christians?

Tristi continues her insight into the scriptures with 1 Nephi 5:16-21, 1 Nephi 6 and thoughts about the war chapters, 1 Nephi 7:1-5, 1 Nephi 7:6-15, 1 Nephi 7:16-21, 1 Nephi 7:22, 8:1-11, 1 Nephi 8:12-18, 1 Nephi 8:19-25, 1 Nephi 8:26-34, and 1 Nephi 8:35-38.

Miriam reviews several General Conference talks in “The Things of Which I Know,” “The Restoration of the Gospel,” “This Day,” “Mom, Are We Christians?” and”Who’s on the Lord Side Who?.”

You can learn ways to teach your family the gospel in Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 37, Sharing Time Theme October 2007, Relief Society: The Importance of Family, 2008 Mutual Theme, Family Home Evening: The Restoration, Study the Articles of Faith, Primary 2008 Theme, and Family Home Evening: 4 Ideas for Teaching Life Skills.

There were several blogs specifically about mothering and being a woman in the church. In Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mother? Tristi speaks of the important role that each mother plays in the family. In Defense of “Women Who Know” Tristi addresses the controversy surrounding this talk from General Conference.

Putting Family First reviews the things that may be taking you away from your family.

In The Lord’s Standards Tristi speaks about the importance of living the standards, as well as the dangers of trying to excuse yourself from living them.

In Your Priorities or the Lord’s Priorities Miriam speaks about the struggle of bringing your priorities in line with what the Lord really wants for you.

In Sorrow That the Eye Can’t See Tristi reminds us of the importance of not judging others.

In Testimony Miriam encourages us to gain testimonies of the basic principles of the gospel.

There were several blogs about callings as well. If you are on the Young Women’s camp committee you will want to check out the new camp pamphlet. You can also learn more about the stake technology specialist and his duties. Attending Round Table explains what to expect at a round table meeting.

In An Everyday Good Samaritan Tristi shares a touching story of someone reaching out to help.

You can learn some tips about rotating your food storage as well.

Working Towards an Eternal Marriage provides five tips to help you improve your marriage.

Miriam encourages each of us to take the time to serve others in Don’t Put Off Serving Others.

In When He Comes Again Tristi speaks of the time when we will see our Savior again.

Learn about the family history class Tristi has been attending.

In Simplify Miriam encourages us to cut out the things that our holding us back from focusing on the gospel.

In Focus on the Sacrament Miriam gives suggestions to help you remember the Sacrament covenants throughout the week.

Read Tristi’s review of “Anxiously Engaged“, the latest movie in the LDS genre to hit the theaters.

You can learn three tips for making your scripture study more effective in Looking for Answers in the Scriptures.