Tag Archives: Sabbath Day

When You Miss Church

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. But sometimes I can’t make it to church on Sunday. Generally this is because we have little ones who are ill or I am ill, since we try to attend church even when we are out of town. On those weeks I have to work extra hard so that I don’t … Continue reading →

Primary Time: Working on Transitions

As parents one of the most important things we can give our children is stability. Often our children will act out when things are going differently then they expected. If your children have been struggling with Sacrament meetings or family home evenings establishing a routine and order to help your children to know what to expect may help them to change their behavior. You can set up a Sunday morning routine that will set it apart from other days of the week. This way your children are preparing for Sacrament meeting from the beginning. Sunday may be the day that … Continue reading →

Finding Peace on the Sabbath

It is important to realize that the Sabbath Day is a day of rest. Many people try to cram so much into a Sunday, that they are left exhausted at the end of it. As a mother to three young children, there is rarely a Sunday that I do not come home exhausted from church. At times I wonder if all of my hard work is worth it, but I know that it is. Since church attendance is anything but peaceful right now, I find that I need to do more at home on Sunday to help me find that … Continue reading →

When Church Is Cancelled

There may be times when church is cancelled in your area. Most often this happens as a result of inclement weather. It is important to still honor the Sabbath day and take time to remember Christ. You can create some special memories by making sure to do this in your home. Here are five ideas that you can do when church is cancelled. 1) You may consider having a family testimony meeting. You can start with an opening prayer and with a hymn. You can then have each family member take a turn bearing his testimony about the gospel. This … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Trina Boice Part Two – The Sabbath Day

Thank you for joining us for part two of our chat with author Trina Boice When we left off yesterday, Trina was telling us about the genealogy book she co-wrote with her sister. If you missed that, you can click here to get caught up. Trina, thank you for joining us again. You’ve also written a book called “Sabbath Solutions.” What is that about? Do you ever hear your kids complain “There’s nothing good to do on Sundays?” Well, I heard that about every seven days, to be exact! I decided to prove my kids wrong and told them I … Continue reading →

What Is Sunday Best?

As members of the church we are encouraged to dress in our best for church. This reminds us that church is a special time to reflect on our relationship with the Savior. It can also help us to focus more on the lessons that we learn at church. However, it is important not to judge others in what they wear to church. I have seen investigators that come to church in jeans and a t-shirt and they are welcomed in with open arms. I have also known sisters that come to church in nice slacks and a dress shirt. Once … Continue reading →

Making the Most of Your Saturdays

My husband often complains that he does not really get a weekend. It can be frustrating to find time to do things with family over the weekend, especially if you are attending church and keeping the Sabbath day holy. We both love that Sunday is a day that we set aside to honor the Lord, but it does make Saturday a little bit more hectic than it could be if we had two days to accomplish everything we want to on Saturday. Here are five tips to help make the most of your Saturdays. 1) If possible you can try … Continue reading →

The Sabbath Day

We have been commanded to set aside the Sabbath day as a day of rest. It is a day to worship the Lord and remember all the things that He has given to us. It is a day to take the time to be together with your family. It is a day to contemplate and consider the many aspects of the gospel. Are there some Sundays when you start the day more tired than you began it? Do you struggle with the ways to help your children keep the Sabbath Day holy? Do you feel like you spend the entire … Continue reading →

Preparing to Be Taught

Each Sunday we gather together at church to partake of the sacrament. After the sacrament meeting we have the opportunity to attend Sunday School class. We will also attend either Priesthood or Relief Society meetings. Our children will attend Primary or Young Men’s or Young Women’s. The opportunity that we have to be instructed each week is not one that we should take lightly. I find that I pay better attention during the weeks that I have read the lessons beforehand. As a student I am better prepared to make comments if I have thought about the topic of the … Continue reading →