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Search Results for: Holy Ghost
My Thoughts: “These Twelve Jesus Sent Forth”
Sharing my thoughts after reading our assignment each week in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. “As you read Matthew 10-12; Mark 2; and Luke 7; 11, make note of the impressions you receive from the Holy Ghost. Consider pondering and recording them.” [Header, Lesson for … Continue reading
Posted in Recording My Impressions
My Thoughts: “Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole”
Sharing my thoughts after reading our assignment each week in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. “As you read Matthew 8-9 and Mark 2-5, be responsive to impressions you receive from the Holy Ghost. Consider writing down the promptings you receive and the … Continue reading
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My Thoughts: “He Taught Them As One Having Authority”
Sharing my thoughts after reading our assignment each week in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. “When we read the scriptures with a question in mind and with a sincere desire to understand what Heavenly Father wants us to know, … Continue reading
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My Thoughts: “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord”
Sharing my thoughts after reading our assignment each week in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. “Begin by reading Matthew 3; Mark 1; and Luke 3. As you pray for the Holy Ghost to help you understand these chapters, He will give you insights that are … Continue reading
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My Thoughts: “Be It Unto Me According To Thy Word”
Second post in a series, “Recording My Impressions,” which I use to share my thoughts after completing the reading assignment each week in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. “As you read and ponder Matthew 1 and Luke 1, record the spiritual impressions you … Continue reading
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My Thoughts: We Are Responsible For Our Own Learning
In 2019, as we begin to improve our efforts in a home-centered, church-supported approach to gospel living, learning, and teaching, we are invited repeatedly in each lesson to record our impressions. I call this series of posts “Recording My Impressions,” and I’ll … Continue reading
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Teaching Happens…
Teaching styles are so important. It seems to me that every person who hates math can trace it to a teacher that they say made them hate math. Every person I know who loves math can trace it to a … Continue reading
How Do I Teach A Young Adult To Step Out In Faith? Our Family’s Answer.
Reader Question: What are ways that worked that you have found to teach a 25-yr-old-ish young adult to step out in faith? Family Answer: This truly is a good question. In our family, and as Mormons, we believe strongly that sincere, … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Us A Question: Our Family’s Answer, Callings/Church Assignments, Commandments/God's Laws, Diligence/Discipleship, Education/Knowledge, Faith, Family Relationships, Godhead: Heavenly Father/Jesus Christ/The Holy Ghost, Obedience/Submissiveness/ Hearken/Observe, Peace, Personal Challenges, Prayer, Worship/Testimony/Feeling Things Down Deep
Tagged Acceptance, Be Yourself, Cleaning Up Mistakes, Commitment, Deep Discussions, Discarding Doubt, Family Ties, Influence/Always Teaching, Parenting, Progression, Questioning Mind, Self-imposed Goals, Standards Of Behavior, Still Small Voice, Walking By Faith, Young Adults
Forever Clean: Asking For And Receiving Help
Growing up as a Latter-day Saint youth, I had lots of infrastructure to help me stay clean. Much of that had to do with learning to receive help from the spirit of God, learning to receive the Holy Ghost. From 9th … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Education/Knowledge, Godhead: Heavenly Father/Jesus Christ/The Holy Ghost, Humility, Obedience/Submissiveness/ Hearken/Observe, Ordinances/Covenants, Priesthood/Authority from God, Repentance, Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Worship/Testimony/Feeling Things Down Deep
Tagged Cleaning Up Mistakes, Come; Follow Me, Keeping Promises, Living Water, Progression, Still Small Voice
What One Can Glean from the Mud
I used to picture life as a fist fight…in the rain. Perhaps that is because I’m currently at home with four young children (a stage in life oft referred to as “in the trenches”), I’m not sure but a muddy … Continue reading