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For example, I fix bones. If someone in my ward breaks a bone and I fix it I dont charge them. This is not service by his defination. And because he does not have a job, everything he does is service.

We have a couple ‘men’ in our ward who have been unemployed for an extended period of time. Their wives have taken up the slack and are providing for the family. They have this habbit of referring to themselves as full-time fathers. Drives me freakin crazy. One of the guys gave a talk in sacrament about service and explained how you cannot provide service in an area where you work and receive a salary... Anyway when I introduce myself I always add that I’m a full time father as well.

When my daughter (comes home from Temple Square SLC mission in one week) at age 17 sang this song for me I was quite torn. Talented performer and cute but...

Have you already tried a whole bunch of styles. Just buy one of each and try them out, they are pretty reasonable price wise. Also the new stretch cotton garments are on the way for men (I hope). https://store.lds.org/GarmentsChangesView?krypto=%2BKxsmeqNKwflGr2qvdk8InIQ0PIN8PNz4q2PWF7zbfxVAgz8aPUk1mBebg%2B97UH534Eet4fUzosusA856b5UEdWKIILH68fac5rCPZ8IQbXG8pA904zUnyyutwlNaPFNr74XScSN9FHTS5aI2FXWhkrUZ93D5rFTS4NuvIyIQFEMDHrJOIM64NgsGJ5%2FJH%2Fi9Wm1nTygjVlOnt%2Bw14fzSw%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3ASetCurrencyPreference https://www.lds.org/church/news/church-discontinuing-more-garment-styles-to-accommodate-improved-products-fabrics?lang=eng https://store.lds.org/wcsimages/LDSCAS/products/000/FabricFeatureGuide_000.pdf I think I get the 100% cotton rib knit. Im wear size 34 jeans but get 32 in the briefs. Makes them less likely to bunch up. And if all else fails, you can make your own... They are not blessed or any other way magically produced.

I just went on a side tangent and discovered the interesting linguistic composition of the Book of Daniel. (I edited the original post with the details) Makes me wish I had been a biblical scholar in undergrad instead of a jock. It is wonderful that we have Mormon and Moroni as the original editors of the Book of Mormon. It would have been so much more useful if the Bible was similarly edited and we had the editors commentary. Another testament of the veracity of the Book of Mormon! This incident is very similar to the Book of Mormon account of the three Nephite disciples who also survived a fiery furnace in 3 NE 28 (one of my favorite chapters btw) I want the angel to be Jehovah. It is whom I picture in my mind. It could have been an unembodied spirit or a translated personage. But I think that Jehovah would have done this personally. These young men were willing to die for their beliefs this kind of dedication is worthy of a personal visitation of the Savior. The Savior loves us and wants to protect us. Daniel 3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. It also reminds me of the first vision. I think that Jehovah is closer than many of us assume.

From this week's Gospel Doctrine lesson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebuchadnezzar_II Nebuchadnezzar is the person speaking here. And he does something amazing. This is the Old Testament and he uses the term Son of God to describe the forth personage that he saw in the fiery furnace. This is the only instance within the Old Testament where we find the term the Son of God. The closest thing I can find is this: So here is the question: 1) Who is in the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego? 2) I went to the original Aramaic and it is not a mis-translation. From the WAVE Bible app And new to me, the Book of Daniel is written in 2 languages Hebrew at the beginning and end & Biblical Aramaic from verses 2:4 - 7:28 https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/5217/why-is-daniel-chapter-24-728-written-in-aramaic 3) Did Nebuchadnezzar misspeak and really mean to say that it was a personage that seemed to have godlike qualities (he was previously a polytheist as a follower of the Babylonian gods Nabu and Marduk). And in Daniel 3:28 he refers to this personage as an angel. 4) Or from Daniel 3:26 we see that Nebuchadnezzar called Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego servants of the most high God. Perhaps Nebuchadnezzar was inspired by the Holy Ghost and was making a statement of fact. Was the statement a parapraxis?

https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-10-march-1844-as-reported-by-wilford-woodruff/8 History of the Church, 6:254; from a discourse given by Joseph Smith on Mar. 10, 1844, in Nauvoo, Illinois; reported by Wilford Woodruff. One of my favorites. Because who doesn't like looking for rainbows. So either the physics that cause rainbows to appear will change or more likely we are in for one heck of a worldwide drought. How is your food supply coming?

I almost failed my medical school psych rotation. I refused to call homosexuality a normal variant. And I butted heads with one of the professors that was instrumental in coming up with the diagnosis and treatments of ADHD. Diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder These criteria are obsolete. DSM Criteria DSM IV - TR A. Either (1) or (2): (1) inattention: six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: (a) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities (b) often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (c) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (d) often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish school work, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions) (e) often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities (f) often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework) (g) often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools) (h) is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (i) is often forgetful in daily activities (2) hyperactivity-impulsivity: six (or more) of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: Hyperactivity (a) often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat (b) often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected (c) often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness) (d) often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly (e) is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor" (f) often talks excessively Impulsivity (g) often blurts out answers before questions have been completed (h) often has difficulty awaiting turn (i) often interrupts or intrudes on others I argued that these criteria basically describe normal children. I ‘m pretty sure that she hated me and at one moment during an argument she blurted out “You have ADHD!” I laughed and took the C.

I thought this pertinent to the discussion. Joseph Smith on the Parable of the Talents In April of 1843, the Prophet told Benjamin F. Johnson “that he would preach a sermon that day for me, which I would understand, while the rest of the congregation would not comprehend his meaning. His subject was the ten talents spoken of by the Savior, ‘unto him that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundantly, but from that hath not (or will not receive) shall be taken away that which he hath, (or might have had.)’ Plainly giving me to understand that the talents represented wives and children as the principle of enlargement throughout the great future, to those who were heirs of Salvation” (Andrew F. Ehat, and Lyndon W. Cook, eds. The Words of Joseph Smith: The Contemporary Accounts of the Nauvoo Discourses of the Prophet Joseph [Orem, Utah: Grandin Book Company, 1980], 2 April 1843 [2] Note, No. 9., p.269). [Note in the revelation on Celestial Marriage (D&C 132) there are various phrases taken from the parable of the talents such as in D&C 132:44.] Original speech given: What is the meaning of the Parable of the 10 talents? Also conversation with Nicodemus. except a man be born of water & of the spirit.---I shall not tell you?-- Joseph Smith Diary (Willard Richards) 2 April 1843 Ramus, Illinois

Homeschoolers FTW!

Has anyone seen our nearest neighbor. It is an easy night time target, if you have dark and clear skies. But you have to use averted vision. Anyone can find the Big dipper. Follow the last two stars from the cup of the dipper past the North Star and you hit the W. (see second picture) The W is Cassiopeia, follow the larger spike -about 3 heights of the W - till you hit Andromeda. (see first picture) Then there are 3 stars 2 of which are circled on the image. If you could imagine the third star was inline with the first 2 start it would be where the Galaxy M31 can be found. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Averted_vision

Joseph also said that the Holy Ghost is now in a state of Probation which if he should perform in righteousness he may pass through the same or a similar course of things that the Son has.[1] https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-27-august-1843-as-reported-by-franklin-d-richards/3 Holy Ghost Yet a Spiritual Body - But the holy ghost is yet a Spiritual body and waiting to take to himself a body. as the Savior did or as god did or the gods before them took bodies for the Saviour Says the work that my father did do i also & those are the works he took himself a body & then laid down his life that he might take it up again & the Scripture Say those who will obey the commandments shall be heirs of god & Joint heirs with of Jesus Christ we then also took bodies to lay them down, to take them up again & the Spirit itself bears witness with our Spirits that we are the children of god & if children then heirs and Joint heirs with Jesus Christ if So be that we Suffer with him in the flesh that we may be also glorified together. See Romans 8 chapter 16 & 17 Verses.[2] https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-16-june-1844-a-as-reported-by-george-laub/2 [1] Joseph Smith Jr., Nauvoo Illinois August 27, 1843, as recorded by Franklin D. Richards in “Scriptural Items”. [2] Joseph Smith Jr., Nauvoo Illinois June 16, 1844 “Sermon in the Grove”, as recorded from memory by George Laub in the Laub Journal As you can see from the Above, the statement occurred on at least 2 separate occasions. And no, neither of the speeches have been voted into our cannon by common consent. But Joseph Smith certainly made the statement. Based upon the fact that Joseph Smith knew and interacted with God on multiple occasions, I tend to take his point of view over anonymous internet opinions. You just might need to do a little bit more research before coming up with your own ideas. That is all i'm saying.

I attempted to produce an inclusive list... Any insight would be appreciated. The Purpose of Life – Mortal Probation – Why we lost our premortal memories 1) We are here to learn via experience that God is benevolent and wise and as such, He deserves our faith. (loyalty, trust, and obedience) 2) Our thoughts, words, and actions (or inaction) all have consequences. (Mosiah 4:30) 3) Evil and chaos are relentless forces that require constant opposition. (2 Nephi 2:11) 4) We should recognize that following God’s plan is the only way to obtain true happiness and Joy. Therefore, we should not need a of fear of punishment nor a promise of reward to motivate us to do good. Choosing the right in and of itself is a self-rewarding activity. (2 Nephi 2:25) 5) Mortality is designed to prepare us for future challenges by strengthening us, and forever conditioning us against sin and temptation. (D&C 122:7-8) 6) We are here to work, to prepare to meet God. (Alma 34:32) 7) We are here to receive a body, and begin our education about matter. To learn how the physical elements can be manipulated and controlled. (2 Nephi 2:14) 8 ) God wants us to understand what it is like to have a spouse, children, and family. To experience love, and all the benefits and challenges associated with marriage and parenting. (The Family: A Proclamation to the World) 9) We are here to grow in knowledge, and develop talents and gifts. (D&C 130:19) 10) We are here to partake of ordinances and witness the Atonement of Jesus Christ. (D&C 20:77-79) 11) This probationary state was designed to test which spirits are worthy to continue progressing toward greater power and authority. (Abraham 3:25)

Yeah, I resemble this topic primarily because im an orthopaedic surgeon. The medical jokes with hammers, nails and ortho docs are numerous. And I particularly like the ossified ststement. Yes we are doomed to wallow in the trite and trivial. When God sent us here he gave us weak physical bodies and a corrupted gelatinous brain. We are not here to figure out the mysteries of the universe. But we should learn some basics, walk by faith, and trust the Lord. When we are resurrected we will not only have a perfected body, our brains will likely work much better as well. Dang I sure hope so.

The four gifts: Love Forgiveness Repentance Eternal Life

Dec 2nd, 6 PM MST https://www.lds.org/church/events/2018-first-presidencys-christmas-devotional?lang=eng

Explain what? That teaching people and children to think for themselves is a bad thing. I went through the MTC in ‘89. I don’t have your recollection of the MTC. But I remember the way we were taught to give the discussions memorized word for word. And that we were to identify the holy ghost during the discussion even if we did not feel it. This pratice has changed. And many more changes are in store. Let me share with you an excerpt from one of President Monson’s favorite Christmas Stories. From The Mansion... But in the paternal philosophy there was something that disquieted and oppressed the young man, and made him gasp inwardly for fresh air and free action. At times, during his college course and his years at the law school, he had yielded to this impulse and broken away--now toward extravagance and dissipation, and then, when the reaction came, toward a romantic devotion to work among the poor. He had felt his father's disapproval for both of these forms of imprudence; but is was never expressed in a harsh or violent way, always with a certain tolerant patience, such as one might show for the mistakes and vagaries of the very young. John Weightman was not hasty, impulsive, inconsiderate, even toward his own children. With them, as with the rest of the world, he felt that he had a reputation to maintain, a theory to vindicate. He could afford to give them time to see that he was absolutely right. One of his favorite Scripture quotations was, "Wait on the Lord." He had applied it to real estate and to people, with profitable results. But to human persons the sensation of being waited for is not always agreeable. Sometimes, especially with the young, it produces a vague restlessness, a dumb resentment, which is increased by the fact that one can hardly explain or justify it. Of this John Weightman was not conscious. It lay beyond his horizon. He did not take it into account in the plan of life which he made for himself and for his family as the sharers and inheritors of his success. "Father plays us," said Harold, in a moment of irritation, to his mother, "like pieces in a game of chess. "My dear," said that lady, whose faith in her husband was religious, "you ought not to speak so impatiently. At least he wins the game. He is one of the most respected men in New York. And he is very generous, too." "I wish he would be more generous in letting us be ourselves," said the young man. "He always has something in view for us and expects to move us up to it." "But isn't it always for our benefit?" replied his mother. "Look what a position we have. No one can say there is any taint on our money. There are no rumors about your father. He has kept the laws of God and of man. He has never made any mistakes." Harold got up from his chair and poked the fire. Then he came back to the ample, well-gowned, firm-looking lady, and sat beside her on the sofa. He took her hand gently and looked at the two rings--a thin band of yellow gold, and a small solitaire diamond--which kept their place on her third finger in modest dignity, as if not shamed, but rather justified, by the splendor of the emerald which glittered beside them. "Mother," he said, "you have a wonderful hand. And father made no mistake when he won you. But are you sure he has always been so inerrant?" BTW - The Christmas Devotional is tonight!!!

I assume that you are referring to the so called “Adam-God doctrine” to which so much confusion and misunderstanding has arisen. Some of the original material can be found on the Journal of Discourses page 50 & 51. https://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/digital/collection/JournalOfDiscourses3/id/1861 https://www.lds.org/topics/journal-of-discourses?lang=eng This is the churches current stance on the JoD... The material does not speak of a Heavenly Grandfather. And it is so confusing that hardly any good can be obtained from reading its contents. McConkie hated it so much that he listed it in his seven deadly heresies talk as heresy number six. https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/bruce-r-mcconkie_seven-deadly-heresies/ Adding the Adam-God doctine to this already off the rails topic is just asking for disaster.

Oh, there are many ways to teach. One of the best, is by example. Kind of like how the Savior taught... You don’t know me or my family. If you think that my home is lord of the flies, then you are making assumptions. I could just as easily make the comment that your household is run with a satanic influence. That you and your spouse dont allow your children to make their own decisions. And punish them whenever they step out of line. How does that feel?

I got up at 5:30 to study the BoM. It was a pretty odd experience. The role-playing drove me nutz. I was happy to move into the real world.

We were required to wake up for morning prayers and companion / self study at 6:30 AM. And it was recommended that we wake up earlier than that of our own accord. I’m not saying that I was brainwashed, but that the situation made we wonder more than once if some of the program was not inspired. They have since removed the requirement to memorize the discussions word for word. But the fake investigators persist. I recogonize that it is a dufficult proposition to train the missionaries in such a short time to get ready for the field. And Im not sure what I would do if I was in charge of the MTC.

Did you go through the MTC? It is an interesting place. When I was there I was sleep deprived. Required to wear a uniform. Required to memorize and recite discussions word for word (in a language that I barely understood). I prayed at least twenty times a day and was required to participate in role playing situations constantly. Testimony meetings were almost daily and we were constantly admonished to teach with and identify the spirit even when I know that some of my fellow students didn’t feel the spirit and the teachers many times stated that we were feeling the spirit when at times we were not... Plus the constant reminders to confess our sins to our bishops. And the whole slew of new rules and regulations. Just Saying...