mrmarklin

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    mrmarklin reacted to VelvetShadow in Savings for your child’s college   
    I paid for my Childs tertiary education (and the car he needed), I didn't want him to start his working life with a debt, I could afford to pay for it, so I did.  I understand not every family has the means to do so.  The most important thing is to help your child achieve their dreams the best way you can.
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    mrmarklin reacted to Overwatch in Savings for your child’s college   
    My parent didn't pay for our college/University but we all have degrees or certs, I think except the youngest two. I don't hate them for not paying for my schooling. It really helped me that Queen's parents paid for hers cash. When we got married I quickly paid off my debt and that was that. I think it just depends on the relationship you have with your children. Do you think they are worth the investment? Will the favor be returned? (not getting put in a nursing home against your will down the road) Just depends I suppose. 
    It is pretty standard for middle class and above families to help their children pay for school. 
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    mrmarklin reacted to Overwatch in Listening to the prophet speak to youth   
    Your EQT is out of line. It was for the youth and you could have listened to it if you wanted to. It would help to go over it with your kids but it was for them not specifically you. 
    Don't feel bad
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    mrmarklin reacted to NeuroTypical in Stake president   
    If she's under 18, she should call the cops and send them the videos/pics.  If she's over 18, she should act like an adult.
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    mrmarklin reacted to JayKi in Missionaries have stopped coming to see my children   
    @Star  this is true in general but sometime concession is made. I was missionary there were people we visit to help just to be kind toward them because they needed it. I would speak to the Bishop of the ward the missionary came from, he will try his best to help your children still learn. 
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    mrmarklin reacted to Sunday21 in Long Hair and Beard Discrimination in Utah   
    @solsolaire Welcome! I have had a bearded bishop.
    Ignore the petty minded creatures. Feel like moving to 🇨🇦? I swear that no one at church will disapprove of your fashion choices.  
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    mrmarklin reacted to NeedleinA in Telemarketers.   
    ^^^This. If it is something important, they will leave a message.
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from NeedleinA in Telemarketers.   
    4.  If by mistake you answer one of these calls hang up immediately.  These guys don’t deserve any courtesy at all. 
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    mrmarklin reacted to zil in Telemarketers.   
    I cannot remember the last time a human solicitor called.  They're always robots who start talking before the machine picks up.  I never answer the phone anymore.  If you aren't willing to leave me a message, you don't deserve a return call.
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    mrmarklin reacted to NeedleinA in Telemarketers.   
    I don't deal with them. The secret to my super success:
    1. Never answer your phone unless it is a number you recognize
    2. Rarely answer the phone with the numbers you do recognize
    3. Put your number on the do not call list: https://www.donotcall.gov/
     
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    mrmarklin reacted to omegaseamaster75 in What does a Bishop need to know in a confession   
    Did he forget about the act with the animal or purposely leave it out? I think there is a distinction. If he purposely left it out then yes he should mention it. If he legitimately didn't remember I would say that it is covered under the umbrella of his repentance process.
    As a porn addict since the age of 12 it would be impossible to tell "everything" so that's just nonsense. He couldn't possibly remember every moment of sin and every moment of self abuse. If he remembers something later does he have to go through the same process all over again....I don't think so.
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from seashmore in Fiancee hasn't converted yet...   
    After two years, you need to move on if only a temple marriage will do.
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from omegaseamaster75 in Do you need tithe if you in debt?   
    No matter what, it’s stupid to borrow money to pay tithing. So dont. 
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    mrmarklin reacted to askandanswer in Fiancee hasn't converted yet...   
    Even if I was a gambler, which I'm not, I don't think I would want to gamble with something as important as temple marriage. 
    My wife showed me a thought provoking meme yesterday. It said "it's better to wait long than to marry wrong."
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    mrmarklin reacted to Overwatch in Fiancee hasn't converted yet...   
    Sup Maggie.
    Glad you asked us. Dump him and find a man willing to take you to the temple. My wife suffered trying to get me to be everything she wanted. She is lucky I already had an lds background otherwise I most likely wouldn't have gave a crap. The church sounds crazy, especially these days. So much easier to drink my beer and coffee and do whatever I want on Sunday. I know everyone is different but two years, you already know what you have to do.
    Just remember your first marriage and strive for what you really want and don't take less.
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from john4truth in Do you need tithe if you in debt?   
    No matter what, it’s stupid to borrow money to pay tithing. So dont. 
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from askandanswer in Marriage 101 FOR DUDES. From a totally unqualified man   
    Respectfully, your mission president was an idiot. 
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    mrmarklin reacted to NeuroTypical in Fiancee hasn't converted yet...   
    What do you mean "how long should I wait"?  You mean, before you dump him?  But if he's your fiance, don't you have a ring and a date?
    I guess you need to decide - assume he'll never join the church, never gain a testimony.  Are you willing to marry him or not?
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    mrmarklin reacted to omegaseamaster75 in Past sexual sins and new marriage   
    I wouldn't see the Bishop about a past sin confessed and forgiven he might want her to do something silly like tell her husband about it.
    If she lied it was a lie of omission, she is not hiding anything before God she has confessed and has been forgiven. What exactly will be revealed? answer NOTHING.
    I disagree see not mature enough to handle it at all  see below
    She needs to let this go and take it to the grave.
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from workingonit in Moving to Vegas   
    Avoid North Las Vegas.  The East area near the Temple is a good area.
    Henderson and boulder city are close to LV and there is a lot of housing there.
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    mrmarklin reacted to mdfxdb in Past sexual sins and new marriage   
    Yea, you said it bro.  The past can't be changed.  However, the worst she can do is tell him now.  She repented, her repentance is between her and God.  She was under no obligation to disclose anything about forgiven sins.  If he asked, and she lied, then that is a different scenario.  If she felt at the time no need to disclose the 2nd incident, then she needs to stick by that decision and not hurt him or their relationship.  
    If she is having trouble forgiving herself, she should see the bishop, or seek professional counseling.  
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from Fether in Moving to Vegas   
    Avoid North Las Vegas.  The East area near the Temple is a good area.
    Henderson and boulder city are close to LV and there is a lot of housing there.
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    mrmarklin reacted to mdfxdb in Past sexual sins and new marriage   
    Whatever you do don't tell him. 
    You went through the proper channels, repented, and found forgiveness.  Now you need to forget about it.  That isn't your life anymore, and there is no benefit in telling your husband about it.  If he wasn't happy that you told him about the first one, believe me, he wont be happy about the second one.
    He will be mad that you did it, and mad that you didn't come clean to him about it, and upset because he will suspect there is more  you aren't divulging.  Do you really want to relive something for which you have been forgiven of?  You do not need your husbands forgiveness on this one.  It's over.  
    Time to put on the big girl panties and move forward.  
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    mrmarklin reacted to mdfxdb in Past sexual sins and new marriage   
    On judgement day presumably he will be in the presence of our Savior, and will feel nothing but compassion and the pure love of Christ towards his wife.  No shadows there, she visited her bishop, and fully repented, so nothing to shout about.  She is and was under no obligation to disclose either incident to her boyfriend/fiance.
    If her conscience is bothering her, then she should visit with her bishop, or seek professional counseling.  In what way was it wrong of her to keep her prior previously confessed and forgiven transgressions from her boyfriend?  Repentance does not include telling him about that stuff.  
    Yes it will upset him.  What benefit to the relationship is there in that?  How will it bring them closer?  Her need to "clear" her conscience might be considered a selfish act which will leave nothing but pain and hurt in it's wake.  The OP needs to figure this out for herself and forgive herself, but not involve her husband.  Again, this might involve professional counseling.  
     
     
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    mrmarklin got a reaction from unixknight in Marriage 101 FOR DUDES. From a totally unqualified man   
    You shouldn’t need to lie. Once you marry, your wife should take precedence.