ladybelle

I don't understand what makes people in the church feel like they can talk to other people like that!! If your husband has the preisthood and is worthy of it than his blessing is no better than if it were to come from the prophet. And if you had sins to confess, they would be to the bishop not her. And she doesn't release or call people to postions. She can submit names to ba called and then the bishop desides if that is a good choice or not. I can't believe that woman talked to you like that. I would tell the bishop what she said.

There has been no official position. Some people stay away from soda because of the caffeine. It can be addictive. You should use your own personal judgement on whether or not you want to drink soda. As for tea and coffee, there are other things in both that are harmful to our bodies other than the caffeine. Doctors ask people whether or not they drink coffee and how much when they talk to you.

Ask to be released. If you physically are not up to it then you should be released and maybe put into a different calling that will still keep you active in church but not demand so much of your time. Just be honest with your bishop. As for facing your ward, I can understand that it would be hard for people to think horrible things because you asked to be released. But that is between you, the bishop, the relief society president and God. You need to decide what is best for you and your family.

You definitely need to talk to your bishop about yourself and start on your repentance process. With your ex-girlfriend, that is a hard situation to be in. It is her responsibility to come clean about the mistakes she has made. If she doesn't and then gets married in the temple, things will be much worse for her than if she did before she got married. When you talk to your bishop ask him what he thinks without divulging this girl's identity.

I agree with you beefche. I try to make my prayers personal while still being respectful. My parents taught me that when I pray I should envision that Heavenly Father is in the room with me like my earthly father. I try to say things as if I were talking to my best friend.