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Your first paragraph reminds me of Elder Maxwell's quote in a training: This is definitely important. Thank you for the reminder that we are equally yoked in this calling, tis true.

If any other thoughts occur, please share them, I would appreciate the thoughts. "3) Once you've memorized the handbooks, keep in mind that sometimes the best course of action is to ignore them and do what's best for the members' individual circumstances." I am not sure I will be able to memorize the handbooks, although people do say I have a good memory, - I will definitely read, and reread the handbooks. Thank you MoE.

Thank LM. I have been thinking a lot lately about the scripture (Alma 7: 24) which specifies "And see that ye have afaith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works." I went online to purchase the book, however, unfortunately it doesn't come in eBook format. Deseret Bookshelf, has five other books from Alexander B. Morrison, but not that one. If I can't find it in an eBook, I will make the purchase. Thank you for your thoughts.

Thank you apple... I believe I didn't write my statement, regarding the humor correctly, although I definitely agree with your statement that there is grieving time after being released. I should have written, the Stake President said, "I would like to extend our appreciation to the prior Bishopric for their services, and [to the new Bishopric] our condolen..., i mean..., well I was about to say condolences, but I meant to say, appreciation for their willingness to serve."

First, I am sorry, and my hopes and prayers are with you. This creates an interesting pickle for any young man. We are counseled, as a Priesthood holders, to develop a relationship with someone I could take to the temple and be sealed. At least, if we have never been married before. As a young single adult, personally, I would not have continued a relationship with a woman who was already sealed and was not interested in being sealed to me. As a young single adult I desired a young woman who wanted to be sealed to me, thus I would be hers and she would be mine. If, I went through what you have gone through, then the answer would be easy, Yes I could date a woman who had already been sealed. However, is there really anything wrong in marrying someone who is a widow like yourself, or looking for another companion who has experienced life as you have?

No.

Yes, just today. It was funny though when the Stake President was releasing the prior Bishopric and then directing his comment toward us he said, "I would like to extend our appreciation to the prior Bishopric for their services, and our condolen..., i mean..., well I was about to say condolences, but I meant to say, appreciation for their willingness to serve." One of the best Freudian Slips I have ever heard in a sacrament meeting. Hehe.

I would appreciate some personal thoughts from those who have served in a Bishopric. 1. What did you find most important as you served? 2. Any scriptures which you would return to for comfort or continued guidance? 3. Was there a training article which you feel every Bishopric member should read and study? I would appreciate some personal thoughts from any member pertaining to specific experiences with Bishoprics that you thought were truly guided, and blessed your life.

How would you define "seriously looking into the Mormon faith"? I just watched five minutes of this youtube video and within five minutes the gentlemen already misrepresented the Church 4 times. 1. Tithing 2. Seer Stones 3. The LDS faith doesn't claim the majority of what he says we claim 4. Etc... 5. Etc... (not wasting more time to already point out more misinformation) As an agnostic, the chances are high that you are/were (not sure where you stand) a fan of the Hitch man, and Richard Dawkins. In relation to this video, I will provide a similarity between viewing this site and then coming onto a LDS forum and asking the question you have provided. Imagine going to Billy Graham, or David Barton, and reading a Book about Richard Dawkin's, and then going to an Athiest/Agnostic or Agnostic/Athiest site, and saying, "I came across a reference from Billy Graham/David Barton, explaining the heresies provided by Richard Dawkins, how would you respond? As an agnostic if a person wanted to learn about Richard Dawkins, or the Hitch man, would you guide them to one of their books to learn about who they are, or would you guide them to a book written by David Barton? If you truly want to discover the truth about Mormonism, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we would direct you to lds.org and mormon.org. This video is your typical run of the mill anti-Mormon blog. All of the information this person suggest he knows so much, are answered within Fairlds.org, and farms. Nothing new, same old, same old, anti-Mormon propaganda. Cheers in your pursuit to learn more about our faith, however you won't find what you are looking for if you continue to watch this type of video.

Thank you for the response Seminarysnoozer. It appears I need to clarify my statement pertaining to the similarity of your question and the debate of "Nature verses Nurture". The similarity I mentioned had very little to do with the physical or genetic connection. The similarity is that your question can easily be debated until the end of time, or until we stand before God and someone will always be able to provide evidence or proof for their belief, or to the contrary of another's personal view and opinion over the subject matter. It was a great explanation however regarding "Nature" and "Nurture" which I am familiar with. "If we are talking about changes in spiritual make up we say things like "change of heart" or desires of the heart or spiritual learning." I would, however, disagree with this statement, even when talking about changes in the spiritual make up, for example, repentance, not only is it a change of heart, it is a change of heart and mind. =-=] \

Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) — looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously. Yes, this pretty much describes me well.

I think this question is similar to the continued debate of "Nature v. Nurture", yet it adds another element, our pre-mortal existence and the knowledge we obtained there. Within the Book of Abraham we are taught that God designated noble and great ones, and said that these he would make rulers. If we didn't maintain anything from our pre-mortal experience, I think then this verse would be moot. How , and why, would our pre-mortal experience designate "noble and great ones" if these noble and great ones lost everything as a result of the veil. I like the idea Traveler presents regarding an "awakening". My personal belief, God at times reveals who we are via personal visions, it is whether or not we are willing to accept these visions via faith. It may be a simple premonition, within your own mind, emphasizing a characteristic you didn't realize you had, but will learn again.

His mom was not happy in the least. Kristi and I laugh, only, because he is not our son. Yes, it definitely makes one wonder for sure. :)

Not to hi-jack this thread, however our good friend is also having trouble with girls and their little boy. I say little boy, because he is 7 years old, not in middle school. The first week of school, two girls tackled her son and gave him kisses. When he came home from school the mother asked, "Why is your shirt ripped?" I keep telling my wife, it's his crystal blue eyes. Ha!

Bini, I believe this to be very literal, and should be taken very literally. We are in the image of God. We know that Jesus is in the image of his Father. We also know The Family: A Proclamation to the World makes emphasis that gender is an essential characteristic to individual worth not only in this life, but in the next life. When Joseph was visited by the Angel Moroni, and others, these Angels were in the image of a glorified man. When the brother of Jared witnessed the whole spirit body of Christ, he was told, "And never have I showed myself unto man whom I have created, for never has man believed in me as thou hast. Seest thou that ye are created after mine own image? Yea, all men were created in the beginning after mine own image." We know that our Savior is in the image of his father. Yes, this is to be taken very literally.

This is a very interesting question because rhetorically we can ask the same question by implanting another verse, Luke 24: 39 - 40, " Behold my hands and my feet...handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones as ye see me have. "And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet." (emphasis added) I have always found it interesting the reference of an invisible God, yet after Christ's resurrection, he appeared to be very visible to all, at least to all he revealed himself unto. With a spiritual body of flesh and bone.

Wondering? Oh, it is never a wonder which side of the family we can blame our kids actions on. When they are obedient, cheerful, honest, etc... we know to blame Kristi. Kristi was even President of the V.L (Virgin Lip) club in high school. Although I wasn't her first kiss, I am her best kiss. When our children are disruptive, obnoxious, ornery, etc... We know I am to blame. I, myself, being the child who had to be physically carried to the the principles office, while hitting the teacher the whole way there (third grade). I didn't calm down until I saw the paddle in the principles office, and I asked, "Are you going to use that on me?" Yes, it is very easy to tell which side of the family to blame things on. :)

Wonderful, look forward to hearing about your baptism.

Indeed... she hasn't been back there since and doesn't go and unless I can come. My wife is not easily scared or threatened, yet this impacted quite a bit.

My wife had an interesting experience this past year, one of those experiences which results in "you never know, but better safe than sorry." She was feeding ducks with our children, when a car pulled up near our children. The moment the car pulled up my wife felt a distinct impression to place herself in front of our children and this car. This individual was on the phone with someone else, and when my wife made eye contact, she let him know, through eye contact, she had memorized his license plate and could recognize his face. She mentioned, he got really mad and then took off in his car. Five minutes later, another car pulled up, and a distinct impression enticed her to put herself in between our children and this car. The moment she did this, the car peeled away. Would anything have happened, we both don't know, however, when a distinct impression tells you to do something, you do it. Better to be safe than sorry, and this stands not only for strangers, but people you know quite well.

Tell him to sit on the toilet. He will never miss this way, unless he has really big issues about peeing through the crevice between the seat and the main toilet. All of my children have been potty trained before they were three. Only have one left, however, cleaning the bums, has been another story. They usually want are finished by 4 years old. My iPad worked wonders in potty training our 4th child. He wanted to play on the iPad one night, we told him, "No, unless you go potty in the toilet." I kid you not, he got out of bed, and went potty. Despite, minor accidents, every so often, he was potty trained really quickly. Yes, there is more than one use for a tablet mobile device. :) Our youngest to be potty trained was 18-22 months. Our little girl didn't like going number 2, and when we talked to the Doctor (mind you she was 14 months at this time) he said to start potty training her, because she already knew when she was going and how to hold it.

I vary from healthy to unhealthy depending on the day, however, we have been trained since birth what a breakfast food is, although there really isn't any standard for breakfast. Besides that here is what I drink/eat: Eat: 1. Pancakes 2. Cereal 3. Oatmeal Drink: 1. Milk 2. Water 3. Mt. Dew (yes, I am horrible)

I would suggest reading a book called, I believe it is called, "Protecting the Gift". This is written by a man who was molested when he was younger, but he himself, did not continue the cycle of abuse. He talks about one time when he was on the a plane and he noticed a young lady being hit on by a man. His spidey sense tingled and when they departed from the plane he waited for a prime opportunity to speak with the young lady. He told the young lady that this man was a predator and that he was grooming her. He told her, if you don't believe me just tell the man "No", you will not be needing a ride and watch carefully his anger. She told the man "No" and he immediately got irrate and started to belittle her. Although, molestation does happen within families, relatives, we shouldn't allow ourselves the security among strangers either.

Awesome! I was able to baptize my daughter September 1st also. Truly a great experience.

Well, this is my personal view with regard to Mt. Dew, "If you haven't tried the Dew, you haven't yet experienced life." :)