When I worked at the MTC, I had the opportunity to watch past MTC devotionals. One of my favorites was given by Elder Bednar who told this story of the 20-Mark Note. I wish I could find that devotional but this talk by Elder Packer is closest that I could find. I really like the lesson to be learned about following the Spirit. I just wanted to recommend it and see if anyone had some cool insights on it. I'll probably post some of my MTC notes on it when I can find my mission journal.
http://www.lds.org/liahona/2009/06/the-20-mark-note
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Sister Nephi
This morning I came across an article called "Sister Nephi." I really like the way the author extracted principles about choosing a spouse, likening the story to his children and grandchildren. I learned some things that I hadn't considered before: http://www.ldsmag.com/article/1/13347.
Friday, October 4, 2013
General Conference Traditions
Does anyone have--or know of anyone with--some cool Conference traditions?
I was talking to another Mom at playgroup today, and she asked me if I had any. Nope. Apart from printing off some General Conference packets from the girls, we don't really do anything special. (Oh, and I try to make it a point to wear a dress or skirt to show reverence and invite revelation.)
I remember hearing that Uncle Lowell and Aunt Susie's family have a review game after. They all submit questions (even things like "What color was President Monson's tie on Saturday?") and have a prize to whoever wins. That's kind of a cool idea for when the kids get older, but probably wouldn't be successful right now.
One of the traditions my friend mentioned today is that they eat lots of yummy food. (She mentioned Muddy Buddies, for example. She only makes them twice a year at Conference time.) For them it's their Super Bowl Sunday. I like the idea of hyping Conference up and making it something fun and exciting for the kids (and adults) to look forward to. I think I'm going to try it--with things like Li'l Smokies, chips and seven-layer dip, fresh fruit and dip, crackers and cheeses, cookies, etc. :o)
Here's a neat Web site with a lot of fun ideas: https://www.theredheadedhostess.com/teach/general-conference-teach/monday-question-what-do-you-do-for-general-conference/.
I was talking to another Mom at playgroup today, and she asked me if I had any. Nope. Apart from printing off some General Conference packets from the girls, we don't really do anything special. (Oh, and I try to make it a point to wear a dress or skirt to show reverence and invite revelation.)
I remember hearing that Uncle Lowell and Aunt Susie's family have a review game after. They all submit questions (even things like "What color was President Monson's tie on Saturday?") and have a prize to whoever wins. That's kind of a cool idea for when the kids get older, but probably wouldn't be successful right now.
One of the traditions my friend mentioned today is that they eat lots of yummy food. (She mentioned Muddy Buddies, for example. She only makes them twice a year at Conference time.) For them it's their Super Bowl Sunday. I like the idea of hyping Conference up and making it something fun and exciting for the kids (and adults) to look forward to. I think I'm going to try it--with things like Li'l Smokies, chips and seven-layer dip, fresh fruit and dip, crackers and cheeses, cookies, etc. :o)
Here's a neat Web site with a lot of fun ideas: https://www.theredheadedhostess.com/teach/general-conference-teach/monday-question-what-do-you-do-for-general-conference/.
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