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Print it, and fold it. j/k

I understand that issues are not always black and white... I thought that this was just a no no, and reading the thing about sexting, and then the thing about powers being 'released' made me go, huh? (which admittedly is not hard to do - the making me go huh? part) Thank you for those answers!

I thought that I read a thread (can't find it now, so I'm not sure exactly what it said) about 'sexting' between husband/wife... wouldn't that lead to, uh, you know, self gratification? So then I was reading the above link and saw, "Then you can enter into the new and everlasting covenant. You and your sweetheart will be sealed together for time and for all eternity. These sacred life-giving powers will then be released for your use. They will become a binding tie in your marriage."... I had thought that self gratification was not allowed, period. But reading these things makes me wonder... When you are sealed in the temple (as the above quote speaks of), then are you allowed to engage in self gratification? Hummm... that was a little graphic, but now I'm curious!

Oh, that is awesome!!! I LOVE that cake! I'm sure Sophie wouldn't have any problem helping me eat it either (If I would let her!)... Thank you for that!

My service dog, Sophie, is having her 5th birthday on the 10th... Any good birthday present ideas? She's a black lab, and I think she already has every dog toy ever made. I can't walk down the hall without stepping on a squeeky (squeekie? speaking of spelling difficulties!) toy. I stopped buying 'hard' toys after the 195th stubbed toe.

Sounds like fun! Good luck to everyone who is participating!!!

Very nicely put LeKook!!! i feel exactly the same way. I know that I don't know the answers to all the critic's questions but the spirit has told me that this is true, and so none of that bothers me... I always keep in mind that the devil likes nothing more than pulling people away from the church, and is doing his best to confuse us.

This brings to mind some questions a sister asked in a gospel principles class I took a few years ago... There was never any good answer given, and I hadn't thought about it until now... She wanted to know if God had a God... Here was the logic. So if we are hoping to progess and ultimately become 'gods' who have spirit children who progress and have their own spirit children on their own worlds etc etc... then the likelihood is that 'our' God progressed the same way we are, OR did we just 'get lucky' and get the 'original' God? I had forgotten this discussion, never really thought through an answer, until now... What do you guys think? (adding fuel to the fire... hee hee hee!!!)

I don't think this really helps the discussion, but I went thru a phase when I was first baptized where I was very concerned that with my memory problems I was going to sin, and forget that I had sinned, which would, in turn, mean that I wouldn't repent, and there would be this 'unresolved sin' floating out there that would come back to haunt me. I forget what my bishop said to make me not worry about it, but he said the right thing and I stopped 'obsessing' over it. I do still pray for the spirit to speak to me if I commit a sin, so that I can repent right away, and I also pray that Heavenly Father will forgive me for sins I do not 'remember'... The best thing is that I know that he knows my heart, and he knows that I despirately want to do the right thing. Thank goodness for the attonement!!!

I wonder if they have a common-law 2 year marriage? I'm just kidding. This post is a joke. Please don't be mad at me. It is a complete and total joke. I'm not trying to 'start' anything. I just couldn't hold it back. Sorry!!!

very sad. =( praying for his family.

I love that! Isn't it a beautiful thing?

Leah, i take comfort in it because I am 'covered' either way. If I AM legally married (common-law or otherwise) then I will be sealed to him. If I AM NOT legally married, which seems to be the opinion of the majority of you, then according to the information I quoted, I am okay too. Jesus told us not to be afraid. I am not going to worry about trying to prove to LDS.net users that i am right on this subject any more. I am very comfortable with how well I follow the commandments. I know that I am obedient to my covenants. I am honest with myself and my priesthood leaders who have given me their stamp of approval on my lifestyle. And that's good enough for me! As for the rest of your post, if you can't figure out how off base you are by reading the other posts I have made regarding the subject (of which there have been many) then I really can't help you. I don't have the right college degree for that. Sorry!

Is anyone worried that maybe we are judging people for being judgemental?

Dravin. You are right.

I loved reading this thread... Made me think about how I know I love MY honey. When he is at work I am constantly listening for sirens, worrying about, and missing him. When we walk past each other in the house and I see his face, my heart jumps a little, like "Oh! There he is!". I am constantly trying to think of ways to make HIS life better. I scratch his back whenever he wants and I don't mind, in fact I like doing it because he likes it so much. If I think about life without him I feel like someone is tearing out my heart. It is like we are just drawn to each other. I don't know how else to explain it... But texas 1992, if you have discovered that you DO love her, you have found a very wonderful thing. Congrats!!! Remember: True love doesn't hurt. I have learned that the hard way.

The problem with judging others is that we NEVER have all the information. I don't know anyone else's heart. I don't know anyone else's personal relationship with God. I don't know the content of other people's silent prayers. The only exception to this is our priesthood leaders. I know that my bishop is guided by the spirit to help me and do what is best for me. My bishop is awesome. Hurray for bishops!!!

If you go over to another active member's house to watch a movie, and they put in one that is rated 'R', and you say something about it, or ask them to choose another movie are you being judgemental? If you overhear another member cussing or gossiping and you notice and ask them not to do that when you are around, is that being judgemental? I think that this is the gist of things that the OP is talking about. When we members do these kind of things in front of new members it gets confusing to them. I don't think that anyone honestly expects members of our faith to be without sin or fault, it's just that new people who are trying to mold themselves to fit our 'culture' are hypersensitive to these kinds of things. I personally think it is a valid question... And forgive/correct me if I didn't get that right sunshinewai... eek!

To the Single Adult Sisters of the Church - general-conference A quote from this page: The Lord Knows and Loves You "I also recognize that not all women in the Church will have an opportunity for marriage and motherhood in mortality. But if those of you in this situation are worthy and endure faithfully, you can be assured of all blessings from a kind and loving Heavenly Father—and I emphasize all blessings. I assure you that if you have to wait even until the next life to be blessed with a choice companion, God will surely compensate you. Time is numbered only to man. God has your eternal perspective in mind." This gives me comfort in my personal situation. I have seen promises in several different talks that the blessing of marriage will not be denied us if we leave this life unmarried. I have faith that if I keep my covenants, and even if my boyfriend and I are not sealed together (what if I die first?!?) now, that it will all work out according to God's plan. Walking in faith, and having a good time doing it!

This thread reminds me of this funny 911 call... A four year old calls 911 for help with 'take aways'... I've been watching a lot of police videos today, and this is what came to mind. It is so cute! Math Homework 911 Call Sound Clip and Quote best part is the end when the mom catches him: Woman: Johnny what do you think you’re doing?! Boy: The policeman is helping me with my math. Woman: What did I tell you about going on the phone? Operator: It’s the mother… Boy: You said if I need help to call somebody. Woman: I didn’t mean the police.

Leah... Can you explain how questioning if I am even temple worthy, with a caution about those for whom I do temple work possibly not enjoying their eternal benefits etc etc HELPS answer the question I asked for help on, which was, again, "anyone have any experiences they would like to share about serving in the temple as a worker that would help me take the plunge???" Forgive me for not seeing attacking my temple worthiness as helpful. I understand that my situation is not common, but I hoped that sharing the reasons behind it would help you all to understand. I felt like even after a FULL explanation I was still being questioned, which really still confuses me. I thought that people would feel compassion for my situation... If, in fact, I have misunderstood someone in this thread I appologize. I agree with Leah... I hope that this thread dies, I wish it had died right when we got off topic... ugh!

I think this is how we loose a lot of converts to inactivity. =( As members we have to remember that we have taken on the name of Christ. People are watching us. We are always 'on stage', especially around new members, members who may be questioning, or investigators... For the new member the OP refers to, it always helped me to remember that we are on our own path. We either move ahead in the gospel, or we slide backwards... I wanted to keep myself busy moving ahead, and let others worry about where they were and if they were going forward or not.

I was confronted by someone a few days ago who knows that I am LDS, and attend the temple... They challenged me by saying, "Show me in the Bible where it says you have to wear those things?" referring to garments. I answered by showing them the verse on Adam and Eve and the coats of skins. They were not impressed and I would like to give them a more detailed answer without talking about sacred things, ya know? Anyone else have a 'better' answer for me?

This brings to mind a funny quote I heard several years ago... Sorry I don't remember where it came from, could have even been on lds.net, but I still think it's funny... Soooo, do the cheerios under my car seat count as food storage?

ooooooo... good question <waiting patiently for everyone else's answers> I know I struggled with wanting to do my boyfriend's family, and he had said no, until a few weeks ago he said yes! that's my good news for the day! but this is a VERY good question, and I look forward to what everyone has to say!