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General Women’s Conference: Sister Allred’s Address

The second speaker at the women’s session of general conference was Sister Sylvia H. Allred, the first counselor in the presidency. Her topic was “Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants,” which tied in to Sister Beck’s comment of the importance of temple worship. Sister Allred shared with us her love for the temples, saying they are the most sacred places on earth. There, we receive the greatest blessings possible while also making those blessings available to our beloved ancestors who have gone on ahead. Some members of the Church live near a temple, while others must make tremendous sacrifices to attend. Sister … Continue reading →

The Temple is Not the End of the Road

From the time our children are born, we teach them about the importance of the temple. We want to impress upon them the sacred nature of that beautiful building and inspire them to marry there for time and all eternity. When the day arrives and you see your child, dressed in white, take the hand of the one they have chosen and become man and wife, you sigh with contentment. Mission accomplished. However, this is where we get into trouble. Far too many of our young people are of the belief that if they get married in the temple, all … Continue reading →

Remember Why You Got Married

When it comes to your marriage it is too easy to become lost. You can easily forget why you married your spouse, as well as the goals you are working towards. You can also forget the covenants you made as you get caught up in the day to day rush of your life. It is important to take a little bit of time each day to remind yourself of these things. One way that you can do this is by spending time together as a couple. It is important to have a little bit of down time with your spouse … Continue reading →

Primary Time: November Sharing Time Theme

The theme for November sharing time is “Magnificent Promises.” This is a wonderful theme to have the month of November, because it focuses a great deal on gratitude. The theme focuses on the promises of eternal families and the chance that we have to live with our Heavenly Father again, because of the Atonement of Christ. You may want to share scriptural accounts of promises that the Lord made to his people, and how they were fulfilled as they were righteous. The theme talks specifically about the promises made to Lehi and Nephi about the Promised Land. The Jaredites were … Continue reading →

Promise Me

Have you ever wondered what was going through our minds as we contemplated earth life from our lofty view in the heavens? Have you ever wondered if you quailed at certain tasks, man’s inhumanity to man, or Satan’s apparent influence over all the earth? Did you ever stop to think about the possibility that you would be so intelligent you may not learn to rely on the Lord as is necessary for our eternal salvation? Was it possible that you would explain away God with the frailties of mortal science? Did you look at your mortal life, laid before you … Continue reading →

Where Do I Turn for Peace

In a world so filled with chaos, sorrow and danger, where is it we can turn for peace? Where may we find surcease from Satan’s fiery darts, the constant whispering of his minions and indeed the complete influx of sin, degradation and evil coming at us in waves? Dotting the land, we find temples, the houses of the Lord. We are taught, from as early as we can begin to understand, that going to the temple, completing the ordinances and taking additional covenants is our firm goal. But until you’ve been to the temple you can’t really understand what treasures … Continue reading →

LDS Because of Belief or LDS for Social Reasons

I sent out an email asking what issues LDS people are currently facing and received a plethora back, this being one of them. Initially I looked at it, pondered it and put it aside so that it could percolate a little more. I’m ready to address it now. You get out of life what you put into it. The same goes with becoming a “Mormon” or Latter-day Saint, as we prefer to be called. You get out of it what you put into it. Becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints involves making covenants with … Continue reading →

Absalom, O Absalom – Children Who Go Astray

The saddest situation a parent faces is a child who has gone astray. Literally leaving the gospel, it’s rewards, comforts and peace behind for the much more difficult life in a world likely to turn on that child in a heartbeat. The grief in a parent’s heart is tremendous, permeating their very soul and they have to stand back hoping the teachings given to that child will one day lead them home. President James E. Faust addressed this issue in the May 2003 Ensign, the conference issue: “But what if the children who have been taught by faithful, loving parents … Continue reading →