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Welcome to LDS Talk Vanson :)

Gems on Church History Spiritual Strength in Temples --------------------------------------------------- "There were over 5,600 members who received their blessings in the Nauvoo Temple. The spiritual leaven given in the Nauvoo Temple blesses us today in an ever-increasing measure. It spreads to every house of the Lord in the world so that all who hunger and thirst for the fulness of God's word may be filled. "John and Jane Akerley and the others of the multitude who waited in the bitter cold to enter the majestic Nauvoo Temple received within its walls the greatest blessings offered by the Lord in this life. They endured much, but their suffering was just beginning. Their temple blessings helped strengthen them for what lay ahead. Separated by death in Winter Quarters, they were able to endure all things because of their faith and the blessings received that cold February night in 1846. "As the pioneers had the larger vision in their daily challenge for survival, so also we need to have a greater vision and understanding of our eternal destiny. Our challenges are more subtle but equally hard. Maintaining our spiritual strength is also a daily challenge. The greatest source of that spiritual strength comes, as it did in their time, from our temples. "I urge all who have not yet received these greatest of all blessings within the walls of the temple to do whatever may be necessary to qualify to receive them. To those who have received these blessings, I invite you to prepare yourselves to savor again the experience of being within the sacred premises of the holy temples of God and have the visions of life eternal open again to your hearts, minds, and souls." Topic: Temple work (James E. Faust, "Eternity Lies before Us," Ensign, May 1997, 20)

I think it could be called a religious activity I love to have family prayers with my baby boy & hubby I look forward to it every day... hehe

Would you be so kind as to clarify what exactly you mean here?

Thanks John Doe :)

GAIA: With all due respect to Mothers everywhere - after all, i ARE one *g* -- I think it's very important to note that not everyone has the dream mothers that are sometimes lauded around Mother's day -- in fact, very few have that. The reality is that Motherhood IS extremely difficult, especially because: a) Our culture makes huge demands upon MOthers; B) Iit should be remembered that Mothers are only people, and people tend to have their own problems, weaknesses, flaws, strengths, etc; c) There is not much "preparation" for MOtherhood; As many people have noted, you have to have a license to catch fish or drive a car, but(nearly) any female past puberty can be a mother. If i had followed my mother's "core values", teachings or example, i would have been drinking and having sex by the time i was 18. Instead, i was (on the very night i turned 18) trying to teach HER better values. And i know i am not all that unique in that respect. Neither is my mother entirely to "blame" for her mistakes or problems; each of us does the best they can at the time, with what they have been given. My point here is just to say: 1) I think we should cut mothers some slack -- they are after all, only human. 2) Every year we go through a virtual orgy of sentimentality over motherhood and the rest of the time, many of us ignore or avoid our mothers. I think we need to get real about how we honestly feel about mothers and motherhood -- and recognize that most of us have some very conflicted feelings about them. Blessings -- ~Gaia I'm sorry you feel that way... But why not try to comment on the whole quotation instead of just a piece of it?

And what did he make of that? He actualy said "You're not the church so I don't have to." Hehehehe.... How very precious he sounds.. hehe That sounds like an excellent plan, Tex :)

And what did he make of that?

Daily Gems Core Values Learned from Our Mothers --------------------------------------------------- "Being a mother has never been an easy role. Some of the oldest writings in the world admonish us not to forsake the law of our mother, instruct us that a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother, and warn us not to ignore our mother when she is old (see Proverbs 1:8; 10:1; 23:22). "The scriptures also remind us that what we learn from our mothers comprises our very core values." Topics: motherhood, learning, appreciation (President Thomas S. Monson, "If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear," Ensign, November 2004, 116)

Daily Gems Reaching toward the Savior --------------------------------------------------- "Seeking [the] fruit of righteousness, it is no wonder that we . . stretch with longing and adoration toward the Savior, for we know He extends 'the arm of mercy towards them that put their trust in him' (Mosiah 29:20). Because this glorious promise is true, where else would we look, where else would we reach, where else would we come but to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, the Lamb of God, our Messiah? "I know that 'the Son of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings' (3 Nephi 25:2) . . . for each one of us. He would guide and bless and gather us--if we will choose to come unto Him. May we do so every day of our lives." Topics: Savior, mercy, healing, choices (Anne C. Pingree, "To Look, Reach, and Come unto Christ," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 115)

Gems on the Family Teaching Our Children about Tithing --------------------------------------------------- "Too often we as parents do not teach and encourage our children to live this law because their contribution only amounts to a few cents. But without a testimony of tithing, they are vulnerable. In their teenage years, they become attracted to clothes, entertainment, and expensive possessions and risk losing the special protection that tithing provides." (Robert D. Hales "Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings," Ensign, Nov. 2002, 28-29)

And don't you forget it boy!!

You are so dead boy!!!!

<susie plots her revenge on Acez... aka Kiwi Boy>

Okay... So I am doing this on the request of my "brother", Acez I am Susie <waves> I am a South African/Swiss... A heritage of which I am very proud. I love to talk about both countries I have been living in Malaysia for the past 20 months. I am a mama of the most delightful little dude ever (just one for the moment).. Something else I love to talk about He will be 10 months in a few days... I have made some great friends on this site so far And met allot of interesting people... I hope to meet lots more & make a few more friends...

Kiwi Boy!!!

This is wonderful news Douglas.... Congrats!!!!!

From one LDS in a Muslim nation to another... WELCOME!!!! :) My story is very different to yours though :) I am sure that you will love it here

Perhaps you should read the whole sentance or even the whole article properly.... And as Pam said : "President "James" (please not Jimmy) Faust"

Gems on the Family The Divinity of Womanhood --------------------------------------------------- "I wonder if you sisters fully understand the greatness of your gifts and talents and how all of you can achieve the 'highest place of honor' in the Church and in the world. One of your unique, precious, and sublime gifts is your femininity, with its natural grace, goodness, and divinity. Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness, gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength. It is manifest differently in each girl or woman, but each of you possesses it. Femininity is part of your inner beauty. "One of your particular gifts is your feminine intuition. Do not limit yourselves. As you seek to know the will of our Heavenly Father in your life and become more spiritual, you will be far more attractive, even irresistible. You can use your smiling loveliness to bless those you love and all you meet, and spread great joy. Femininity is part of the God-given divinity within each of you. It is your incomparable power and influence to do good. You can, through your supernal gifts, bless the lives of children, women, and men. Be proud of your womanhood. Enhance it. Use it to serve others." (James E. Faust "Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor," Ensign, May 2000, 96)

Gems on Church History Worthy of Respect --------------------------------------------------- "One hundred and fifty years ago our people were leaving Nauvoo and threading their way across the prairies of Iowa. None of us, I am confident, can appreciate the measure of sacrifice which they made in leaving their comfortable homes to brave the tempests of the wilderness on a journey that would not end until they reached this valley of the Great Salt Lake. Their suffering was immeasurable. They died by the hundreds for this cause of which each one of us is a part. "I was in Palmyra this past summer and in Nauvoo, and in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which they had called Kanesville out of respect and love for a loyal friend. I stood where the Grand Encampment assembled when they reached the Missouri River. I have been over the trail from the Missouri to this valley a number of times. For me it is always a sacred experience. I am so deeply grateful for our inheritance. . . . "Ours is the blessing to live in a better season. The terrible persecutions of the past are behind us. Today we are looked upon with respect by people across the world. We must always be worthy of that respect. We must earn it, or we will not have it." Topic: pioneers (Gordon B. Hinckley, "Listen by the Power of the Spirit," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 4)

GWEN!! GWEN!!! GWEN!!!! WELCOME!!!!

Oh okay... Never heard of that or seen it So I can't really help you there... Sorry