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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Connie in How do the points on our page increase?   
    I'm pretty sure it's in direct relation to how much money you send to Palerider. 
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Bini in American Ninja Warrior   
    We watch Wipeout as we catch it but have seen many of them. It doesn't intrigue me like ANW, though, it's just a lot of clunky clobbering in my opinion. I think in general, if you have decent balance and timing, just about anyone can manage through the Wipeout course, even if you're unfit. With ANW that isn't the case. You get super athletic guys that take the stage, only to lose it with the upper body obstacles, they just don't have the hand grip/strength to make it across... You really have to be well trained in many various aspects of fitness to accomplish an ANW course.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Jamie123 in Is Vort Clark Kent?   
    I can honestly say I've never seen Vort and Superman at the same time, so who knows?
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Str8Shooter in Mental Health and actually wonder if I am going to make it to the temple for my endowment cermoney or am I doomed to the outerdarkness?   
    First of all nobody is doomed unless they choose it for themselves, so that kind of thinking has to stop.  You have to be really REALLY bad in order to be doomed.  Most people are not even capable of being that bad.  I am pretty sure you do not have to worry about being doomed.
     
    It is rare, but some people who suffer from mental disorders do not have to receive their endowment to gain exaltation.  This is something that your Bishop and Stake President will prayerfully consider and seek counsel from God.  Every worthy, accountable person who takes the necessary steps to receive their endowments will have the opportunity to receive them.
     
    Try taking a moment to think about how you are living the Gospel standards, note your strengths and weaknesses, then continue the process of making the weak things strong.  Think the best of people before thinking of the worst, even if they may say hurtful things.  Everyone has things they need to improve on.
     
    Whatever you do, don't worry about what other people might be thinking.  Often times when we try to measure up to everyone else's standards we are actually measuring down to them.  Do not measure down.  The standards we should strive to meet are the Lord's standards.  
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to thoughts in Mental Health and actually wonder if I am going to make it to the temple for my endowment cermoney or am I doomed to the outerdarkness?   
    First, I would suggest that you read the DSV-5 elements of such a diagnosis ---- you might be surprised at how subjective it is.  If I were in your shoes, I would not accept the dx just because someone opined it.  Maybe get your psychologist to give you a copy of the criteria and specifically tell you what the basis of her determination that you meet each of them is based on.  (Record this, so a second opinion will be easier.)    What I would do is find a therapist who does real cognitive behavior therapy.  Lots of people say they do it.  Few actually do it.   It commonly takes less than 20 weeks (though yours may be a more difficult case, so if takes longer it just does).   You won't spend very much time talking about the past.  You will spend a lot of time learning how to and practicing thinking in healthy ways.   CBT is research proven for PTSD and teen depression.   It is successfully used for lots of other things.
     
    Second, I hope you can feel (but if you cannot just know that it is absolutely true) your Heavenly Parents and Savior's great love for you, the fact that They know you, and are there to help you as much as They can without trampling on your agency.   That in each moment, They are your very real cheerleaders.   They remember you as Their divine daughter, and They do not see you as broken or unworthy.   They are rejoicing in the steps you are making.   They are celebrating with you the progress you will make.   You have always and will always belong to Them, and with Them.   And whether it takes you 10 years or one year to qualify for and get to the temple, your baptism and doing your personal best and quick repentance make you perfect in Christ because of His atonement.    
     
    Your fellow worshipers at the YSA ward are just that YSA,  few of whom statistically have had your challenges, though all of them have been challenged in some ways.   I try to be glad that others cannot really understand where I am, because that means they also have escaped the worst that I've experienced.   But what it also means is that sometimes they'll misunderstand you and other times they may just be cruel.   All you are expected to do is to live your own life, and forgive others their trespasses.  
     
    You can move your records to your family ward if you'd prefer, and still attend the YSA ward or just the activities.   The advantage to this is that your HTer/vTer will have more life experience (whether that means they know not to breach confidentiality and slader you by accusing you  of lying is not guaranteed).  
     
    Just keep doing your personal best with quick repentance.   Your Heavenly Parents and Savior fully accept.   You can do this.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to NeuroTypical in Mental Health and actually wonder if I am going to make it to the temple for my endowment cermoney or am I doomed to the outerdarkness?   
    Hi LadyHanley93,
     
    Take comfort that the gospel is for everyone, and that means you too.  I know folks with similar stories you tell - they often seem to have a more difficult road than the rest of us.  But I also know some in the church - and they are able to avail themselves of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, just like me.  
     
    Yeah, sadly, mormons can be pretty darn ignorant about mental illness.  Every year there are fewer and fewer of them as education efforts happen.  I've made it a point to buy this book and hand it to every bishopric and stake presidency I've encountered:
    Valley of Sorrow: A Layman's Guide to Understanding Mental Illness by Alexander B. Morrison (emeritus general authority).  
     
    I've also directed a ton of people to this article in the Ensign, sort of summarizing the book:
    Myths about Mental Illness (also by Elder Morrison).  Give it a read, and see if it doesn't speak a little peace to your soul.  You may have good luck printing out a few of these articles and sending them to your bishop and ex-home teacher.  
     
    God bless you!
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to yoyoteacher in Mental Health and actually wonder if I am going to make it to the temple for my endowment cermoney or am I doomed to the outerdarkness?   
    LadyHanley93, first of all: welcome. I am also a convert and am in the YSA age group and setting, so I can relate to a few things there. I have a few thoughts that came to mind as I read.
     
    First, please understand and recognize that the church is true, even though the actions of others may have caused you offence. The people who attend church may not do everything perfectly, but we are all on the same path back to our Heavenly Father. I say this because I was a bit younger than you when I took things said to me personally and went inactive. I would hate to see that happen to someone else.
     
    Second, please understand that YSAs can be the best and worst people at times. I love my YSA branch and how close we feel, and at the same time I get frustrated so often because it seems that there is a lot of "high school" drama that has a tendency to occur. I'd like to think it's because as a group, younger YSAs cling to that mentality until they get some personal life experience and a chance to grow a little better into adulthood.
     
    Third, your making it to the temple is 100% determined by your desire and your effort to make it to the temple. I was inactive for seven years and had very similar thoughts on going as you did when my branch president brought the subject up to me back in December. I thought it was crazy to even think about, that I was in no way ready. But as soon as that idea was planted, I started working toward it. You are still young, don't feel as though you have to rush to the temple; it is a very large commitment to do so. It's not much beyond the commitment you've made at baptism, but it's enough that it should not be rushed or taken lightly.
     
    Fourth, you've mentioned talking to your bishopric about education on the subject, I'm assuming you mean your ovarian cancer? Or your mental health? My only other suggestion would be to talk to either your visiting teachers or your relief society president. They also have some stewardship over you and can be helpful in the healing process for you.
     
    If you are temple worthy, I would even suggest going to do baptisms all that you can. I always loved being in the temple, being able to pray for and receive answers there. And by putting your focus on temple service, it can help to prepare you for future covenants.
     
    Hang in there. Remember that Christ is a great comforter. He suffered every pain to help us through the Atonement, but He knows your struggles. Heavenly Father knows your struggles too. Heavenly Father gives each of us weaknesses, because we're here for the challenge of a lifetime. Lean on Him, talk to Him, and allow Him to make you a stronger Saint.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 got a reaction from priesthoodpower in Hi there. I'm new to LDS.net :)   
    Hello everyone!  I am an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (otherwise known as "Mormons").
    I'm a teenager. I live in America.
    I have read a few of the forums on this site and I really enjoyed what I read, so I decided to get my own account.
    Thus TalkativeIntrovert123 was born.
     
     
     
     If you haven't noticed already, I enjoy decorating my posts with emojis. 
     
     
     
    I look forward to posting in the forums on LDS.net!! 
     
     In the meantime, please enjoy this emoji of a hyper smiley face bouncing on a trampoline:
                                                                                    
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 got a reaction from Average Joe in Hi there. I'm new to LDS.net :)   
    Hello everyone!  I am an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (otherwise known as "Mormons").
    I'm a teenager. I live in America.
    I have read a few of the forums on this site and I really enjoyed what I read, so I decided to get my own account.
    Thus TalkativeIntrovert123 was born.
     
     
     
     If you haven't noticed already, I enjoy decorating my posts with emojis. 
     
     
     
    I look forward to posting in the forums on LDS.net!! 
     
     In the meantime, please enjoy this emoji of a hyper smiley face bouncing on a trampoline:
                                                                                    
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to pam in Addictions   
    So do you agree or disagree?
     
    http://askgramps.org/23973/lose-addictions-die
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to pam in How do I bring this up??   
    You say, "Bishop I have a problem I need to talk to you about."  Then bring up your problem.
     
    Your Bishop isn't there to judge you.  But he is there to help you.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to JimmiGerman in Is Vort Clark Kent?   
    There's a great similarity between Vort's forum picture here and the image of Clark Kent. It's been torturing my mind from the beginnig he created his new forum picture here (after "Iron Man") till now, and my direct question would be: Are you Superman?
     
       (Vort's forum image)
     
     
     
        (His - maybe - real person)
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to robby0024 in Important Principles From Within;"FOR THE STRENGTH OF YOUTH"   
    "FULFILLING OUR DUTY TO GOD"
    Below are some important topics pertaining to the church. These topics are from the book, "For the Strength of Youth."
    Fulfilling Our Duty to God
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    *AGENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
    Your Heavenly Father has given you agency, the ability to choose right from wrong and to act for yourself. You have been given the Holy Ghost to help you know good from evil. While you are here on earth, you are being proven to see if you will use your agency to show your love for God by keeping His commandments.
    While you are free to choose for yourself, you are not free to choose the consequences of your actions. When you make a choice, you will receive the consequences of that choice. The consequences may not be Immediate, but they will always follow, for good or bad. Wrong choices delay your progression and lead to heartache and misery. Right choices lead to happiness and eternal life. That is why it is so important for you to choose what is right throughout your life.
    You are responsible for the choices you make. You should not blame your circumstances, your family, or your friends if you choose to disobey God's commandments. You are a child of God with great strength. You have the ability to choose righteousness and happiness, no matter what your circumstances.
    You are also responsible for developing the abilities and talents Heavenly Father has given you. You are accountable to Him for what you do with your abilities and how you spend your time. Do not idle away your time. Be willing to work hard. Choose to do many good things of your own free will.
    *GRATITUDE
    The Lord wants you to have a spirit of gratitude in all you do and say. Live with a spirit of thanksgiving and you will have greater happiness and satisfaction in life. Even in your most difficult times, you can find much to be grateful for. Doing so will strengthen and bless you.
    In your prayers, before you ask for blessings, pour out your heart to God in thanks for the blessings you have already received. Thank Him for your family, for friends and loved ones, for leaders and teachers, for the gospel, and for His Son, Jesus Christ.
    You can also express gratitude to the Lord by the way you live. When you keep His commandments and serve others, you show that you love Him and are grateful to Him. Express appreciation to everyone who helps you in any way.
    *FAMILY
    Being apart of a family is a great blessing. Your family can provide you with companionship and happiness, help you learn correct principles in a loving atmosphere, and help you prepare for eternal life. Not all families are the same, but each is important in Heavenly Father's plan.
    Do your part to build a happy home. Be cheerful, helpful, and considerate of others. Many problems in the home are created because family members speak and act selfishly or unkindly. Concern yourself with the needs of other family members. Seek to be a peacemaker rather than to tease, fight, and quarrel. Remember that the family is the most sacred unit of the church.
    Honor your parents by showing love and respect for them and by being obedient. Be willing to help in the home with chores that need to be done. Participate in family activities and traditions, including family prayer, family home evenings, and family scripture reading. These traditions strengthen and unify families. Set a good example for other family members.
    Strengthen your relationship with your brothers and sisters. They can become your closest friends. Support them in their interests and help them with problems they may be facing.
    *DRESS AND APPEARANCE
    Your body is God's sacred creation. Respect it as a gift from God, and do not defile it in any way. Through your dress and appearance, you can show the Lord how precious your body is. You can show that you are a disciple of Jesus Christ.
    Prophets of God have always counseled His children to dress modestly. The way you dress is a reflection of what you are on the inside. Your dress and grooming send messages about you to others and influence the way you and others act. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and can exercise a good influence on those around you.
    Never lower your dress standards for any occasion. Doing so sends the message that you are using your body to get attention and approval and that modesty is important only when it is convenient.
    Immodest clothing includes short shorts and skirts, tight clothing, shirts that do not cover the stomach, and other revealing attire. Young women should wear clothing that covers the shoulders and avoid clothing that is low-cut in the front or the back or revealing in any other manner. Young men should also maintain modesty in their appearance. All should avoid extremes in clothing, appearance, and hairstyle. Always be neat and clean and avoid being sloppy or inappropriately casual in dress, grooming, and manners. Ask yourself, "Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord's presence?"
    Someday you will receive your endowment in the temple. Your dress and behavior should help you prepare for that sacred time.
    Do not disfigure yourself with tattoos or body piercings. If girls or women desire to have their ears pierced, they are encouraged to wear only one pair of modest earrings.
    Show respect for the Lord and for yourself by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities, whether on Sunday or during the week. If you are not sure what is appropriate, ask your parents or leaders for help.
    *DATING
    In cultures where dating and courtship is acceptable, dating can help you find lasting friendships and eventually find an eternal companion. Date only those who have high standards and in whose company you can maintain your standards. A young man and a young women on a date are responsible to help each other maintain their standards and to protect each other's honor and virtue. You must honor the sanctity of the priesthood and of womanhood.
    Do not date until you are at least 16 years old. Dating before then can lead to immortality, limit the number of other young you can meet, and deprive you of experiences that will help you choose an eternal partner.
    Not all teenagers need to date or even want to. Many young people do not date during their teen years because they are not yet interested, do not have opportunities, or simply want to delay forming serious relationships. However, good friendships can and should be developed at every age.
    When you begin dating, go in groups or on double dates. Avoid going on frequent dates with the same person. Make sure your parents meet those you date. You may want to invite your dates to activities with your family. Plan dating activities that are positive and inexpensive and that will help you get to know each other. Do things that will help you and your companions maintain your self-respect and remain close to the Spirit of the Lord.
    *SEXUAL PURITY
    Physical intimacy between husband and wife is beautiful and sacred. It is ordained of God for the creation of children and for the expression of love between husband and wife. God has commanded that sexual intimacy be reserved for marriage.
    When you obey God's commandment to be sexually pure, you prepare yourself to make and keep sacred covenants in the temple. You prepare yourself to build a strong marriage and to bring children into the world as part of a loving family. You protect yourself from the emotional damage that always comes from sharing physical intimacies with someone outside of a marriage.
    Do not have any sexual relations before marriage. Satan may tempt you to rationalize that sexual intimacy before marriage is acceptable when two people are in love. That is not true. In God's sight, sexual sins are extremely serious because they defile the power God has given us to create life. The prophet Alma taught that sexual sins are more serious than any other sins except murder or denying the Holy Ghost.
    Before marriage, do not do anything to arouse the powerful emotions that must only be expressed in marriage. Do not participate in passionate kissing, lie on top of another person, or touch the private, sacred parts of another person's body,with or without clothing. Do not allow anyone to do that with you. Do not arouse those emotions in your own body.
    In cultures where dating or courtship is acceptable, always treat your date with respect, never as an object to be used for your lustful desires. Stay in areas of safety where you can easily control your physical desires. Do not participate in talk or activities that arose sexual feelings.
    *REPENTANCE
    The savior gave His life for us and suffered for our sins. This great sacrifice is called the Atonement. Through the Atonement, you can receive forgiveness and be cleansed from your sins when you repent. When you do what is necessary to receive forgiveness, you will know for yourself the power of the Atonement and the love God has for you. You will feel the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ, which will bring you great strength.
    Satan wants you to think that you cannot repent, but that is absolutely not true. The Savior has promised you forgiveness if you will do what is required. The sooner you repent, the sooner you will find the blessings that come from forgiveness.
    Some people knowingly break God's commandments, expecting to repent before they go to the temple or serve a mission. Such deliberate sin mocks the Savior's Atonement and invites Satan to influence your life. Repentance for such behavior is difficult and can take a long time. If you sin this way, you may lose years of blessings and spiritual guidance. You may become trapped in the sinful behavior, making it difficult to find your way back.
    You always need to confess your sins to the Lord. You should also confess your sins to those you have wronged. If you have committed serious sin,such as immortality, you need to confess them to your bishop.
    *HONESTY
    Be honest with yourself, others, and the Lord. When you are honest in every way,you build strength of character that will allow you to be of great service to God and others. You will be blessed with peace of mind and self-respect. When you are honest, you will be trusted by the Lord and by those around you.
    Dishonesty hurts you and usually hurts others as well. When you lie,steal,shoplift, or cheat, you damage your spirit and become less able to do good things. Be honest in your job, giving a full amount of work for your pay.
    Don't rationalize that wrong is right, even though many people around you may think there is no harm in being dishonest. Being honed requires courage and commitment to do what you know is right.
    *TITHES AND OFFERINGS
    The law of tithing is an important commandment that you should obey throughout your life. A tithe is one-tenth of your income.
    Paying tithing shows your gratitude for all that God has given you. It is a way to help build God's kingdom on earth. Tithing is used to build temples and meeting houses, translate and publish the scriptures, provide Church materials to members, do missionary work, perform temple and family history work, and support seminaries and institutes.
    Your attitude is important in paying tithing. Pay it because you love the Lord and have faith in Him. Pay it willingly with a thankful heart. Pay it first,even when you think you don't have enough money to meet your other needs. Doing so will help you overcome selfishness and be more receptive to the Spirit.
    At the end of each year, schedule a time for tithing settlement with your bishop. This is a meeting in which you review your contribution records and declare whether you have paid a full tithe.
    Obey the law of the fast by fasting once each month (if health permits), usually on the first Sunday of the month. A proper fast day observance includes not eating or drinking to help care for those in need. Begin and end your fast with prayer, asking for special help with a specific need.
    *PHYSICAL HEALTH
    The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body. To do this,observe the Word of Wisdom, found in Doctrine and Covenants 89. Eat nutritious food,exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. When you do all these things, you remain free from harmful additions and have control over your life. You gain the blessings of a healthy body,an alert mind,and the guidance of the Holy Ghost.
    Never use tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff,chewing tobacco, cigars, and pipe tobacco. They are very addictive and will damage your body and shorten your life. Also, do not drink coffee or tea,for these are addictive and harmful.
    Any form of alcohol is harmful to your body and spirit. Being under the influence of alcohol weakens your judgement and self-control and could lead you to break the law of chastity or other commandments. Drinking can lead to alcoholism, which destroys individuals and families.
    Any drug,chemical, or dangerous practice that is used to produce a sensation or "high" can destroy your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. These include hard drugs,prescription or over-the-counter medications that are abused, and household chemicals.
    Never let Satan or others lead you to think that breaking the Word of Wisdom Wil make you happier or more attractive.
    *GO FORWARD WITH FAITH
    The standards presented in this article (pamphlet) will help you make correct choices. Review them often and ask yourself, "Am I living the way the Lord wants me to live?"
    To help you become all that the Lord wants you to become, get on your knees each day and express to Him the desires of your heart. He is the source of all wisdom, and you need His help. He will hear and answer you.
    Read the scriptures daily. They are a powerful strength to your testimony.
    Remember and keep the covenants you made when you were baptized and that you renew each week when you partake of the sacrament. You young men should keep the covenants you made when you received the priesthood. Keeping these covenants now will help you prepare for the temple covenants you will make in the future.
    Be true to the Lord and to His Church in all circumstances. The authorities of the Church will lead you in paths of happiness. Be grateful for your membership in God's great kingdom.
    Be humble and willing to listen to the whisperings of the Spirit. Place the wisdom of the Lord above your own wisdom.
    Above are some of the most important principles and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This article was designed to teach new-comers the central teachings and beliefs of the church as well as the lifestyle and cultural backgrounds.
    It should also benefit members by strengthening their faith and reminding everyone to read the scriptures daily and to be strong as we endure to the end.
    FOR THE STRENGTH OF YOUTH
    Fulfilling Our Duty to God
    Scriptures related to the topics at hand:
    AGENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
    "Wherefore,men...are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men,or to choose captivity and death", 2 Nephi 2:27).
    (Matthew 25:14-29)
    GRATITUDE
    ("He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious", D&C 78:19).
    (Luke 17:12-19)
    FAMILY
    ("Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith,prayer,repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work,and wholesome recreational activities"
    ("The Family:A Proclamation to the World").
    Also look up: (Ephesians 6:1-3)
    DRESS AND APPEARANCE
    ("Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?...The temple of God is holy,which temple ye are" 1Corinthians 3:16-17.)
    (Alma 1:27)
    DATING
    ("The Lord has made us attractive one to another for a great purpose. But this very attraction becomes as a powder keg unless it is kept under control. ..it is for this reason that the Church counsels against early dating" -President Gordon B. Hinckley
    (2 Corinthians 6:14)
    SEXUAL PURITY
    ("The sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and women, lawfully wedded as husband and wife")- The Family: A Proclamation to the World
    (Genesis 39:1-12);(D&C 38:42)
    REPENTANCE
    ("He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more")-D&C 58:42
    (Alma 36:6-24)
    HONESTY
    ("Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness")-- (Exodus 20:15-16)
    (Alma 27:27)
    TITHES AND OFFERINGS
    ("Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, . . .and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the Windows of heaven,and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it") -- (Malachi 3:10;3Nephi 24:10)
    (D&C 119:3-4)
    PHYSICAL HEALTH
    ("All saints who remember to keep and do these sayings. . .shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;and shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;and shall run and not be weary,and shall walk and not faint")--- (D&C 89:18-20)
    (Daniel 1:3-20)
    SERVICE TO OTHERS
    ("By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another")--- (John 13:35)
    (Luke 10:25-37)
    Hope everyone enjoys this article. Took me a full 4.5 hours to complete!!!
    Enjoy!!!!!
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    ***THE END*****
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Vort in What Sunday school classes do teen parents attend?   
    Always better to check sources than to voice an unsubstantiated opinion or supposition. From Handbook 2:
     
     10.12.4 Young Women Who Are Pregnant out of Wedlock or Who Are Unwed Mothers If a young woman is pregnant out of wedlock, the decision to participate in Young Women classes and activities is left to the prayerful discretion of the young woman, her parents, and the bishop.
    If a young woman age 17 or older has a baby out of wedlock and chooses to keep the child, she is welcomed into Relief Society, where she can be taught and helped in her new responsibilities. She no longer participates in Young Women.
    If a young woman under 17 has a baby out of wedlock and chooses to keep the child, the decision to participate in Young Women is left to the prayerful discretion of the young woman, her parents, and the bishop. If the young woman participates in these classes and activities, the child should not accompany her.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Vort in Blue dress redux   
    Demonstrating that even a broken clock is right twice per day, MSN put up an article of value -- in fact, one of the most amazing and fascinating articles I remember reading in a very long time.
     
    http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/no-one-could-see-the-color-blue-until-modern-times/ar-BBi3GwP
     
    We see (and hear, and feel) what we have been taught to see (and hear, and feel). We tend to think of things as "true" and "false" or as "right" and "wrong", but in fact our preconditioning determines what kinds of things we are able to sense. For example, feminism as a whole is an ugly disease, not because it contains no truths -- on the contrary, it contains many truths -- but because it teaches its adherents to sense things in an ugly way. In contrast, the gospel is as true at least as much for how it teaches us to view things as for what it teaches us to believe.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to notquiteperfect in Fifty shades of black and blue and grey?   
    I'm quiet on the topic because I don't want to give this garbage any more attention than it has unfortunately already gotten.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to the_jason in For The Strength Of Youth   
    For the Strength of Youth is doctrine that should be followed by all members, not only the youth. I love the pamphlet for it's directness and conciseness. I carry it with me in my Sunday notebook. I should get the mini version to keep in my wallet as well.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to StrawberryFields in For The Strength Of Youth   
    Agency and Accountability
    Choose righteousness and happiness, no matter what your circumstances. Take responsibility for the choices you make. Develop your abilities and talents, and use them for good. Avoid idleness and be willing to work hard.
    Gratitude
    Have a spirit of gratitude in all you do and say. Thank God for your blessings, and express appreciation to others who help you.
    Education
    Prepare to be an influence for good in the world. Obtain an education, and be enthusiastic about learning. Attend seminary.
    Family
    Do your part to build a happy home. Honor your parents, and strengthen your relationships with your brothers and sisters.
    Friends
    Choose friends who share your high standards. Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Invite friends of other faiths to Church activities. Reach out to new converts and those who are less active.
    Dress and Appearance
    Dress modestly to show respect for God and yourself. Never lower your dress standards for any occasion. Do not disfigure your body with tattoos and body piercings.
    Entertainment and the Media
    Choose uplifting entertainment. Avoid anything that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Commit to keeping God’s standards.
    Music and Dancing
    Listen to music that helps you draw closer to Heavenly Father. Do not listen to music that encourages immorality, glorifies violence, or uses offensive language. When dancing, avoid full body contact or suggestive movements.
    Language
    Use language that uplifts, encourages, and compliments others. Use the names of God and Jesus Christ with reverence and respect. Do not use profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures.
    Dating
    Do not date until you are at least 16 years old. Date only those who have high standards. When you begin dating, go in groups or on double dates. Plan activities that help you remain close to the Spirit of the Lord.
    Sexual Purity
    Keep yourself sexually pure. Do not have any sexual relations before marriage. Do not participate in talk or activities that arouse sexual feelings. Do not participate in homosexual activities. Seek help if you become a victim of rape, incest, or other sexual abuse.
    Repentance
    Through the Savior’s Atonement, you can receive forgiveness and be cleansed from your sins when you repent. Confess your sins to the Lord and to those you have wronged. If the sins are serious, you also need to confess them to your bishop.
    Honesty
    Be honest with yourself, others, and the Lord. Do not rationalize that dishonesty is right.
    Sabbath Day Observance
    Use the Sabbath to worship the Lord, attend church, draw closer to your family, and help others. Do not seek entertainment or spend money on the Sabbath. When possible, avoid working on Sunday.
    Tithes and Offerings
    Willingly pay a full tithe. Attend tithing settlement. Obey the law of the fast.
    Physical Health
    Keep the Word of Wisdom. Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Do not use hard drugs, alcohol, coffee, tea, or tobacco products. Do not abuse prescription or over-the-counter medications.
    Service to Others
    Serve others in your Church assignments and in your home, school, and community. Seek daily the guidance of the Holy Ghost to know whom to serve and how to help meet their needs.
    Go Forward with Faith
    Be true to the Lord and to His Church. Regularly pray in private and read the scriptures. Keep your covenants and listen to the whisperings of the Spirit. The Lord will help you meet your trials and challenges.
    http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll?f=t...r%3Bfield%3ARef
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to pam in My name is Maddy   
    Is um and ahhhh your middle names?
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to The Folk Prophet in Hello! New here, and looking for like minded people!   
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Maya in Salutations from Middle Earth!   
    Thanks for input. I agree, time here is too short for sitting and remembering the bad things in past... remembering the good things keep you going forward!
    I have a good frend who has to endure tasmanian devils every now and then... :)
    If you are in Middle Earth..where am I ...Norway?? (overthe edge??)
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Kayvex in Never Introduced Myself!   
    I've been lurking here for a bit now, and realized I never introduced myself!
     
    I'm Kayvax! I also go by several other names, but Kay and Vaxy work around these parts. I am a 19 year old true-blue born and bred member of the LDS church. I was born in Utah, moved to New Mexico when I was 2, and have lived in Georgia since I turned 10.
     
    I love a lot of things. I am a major food-nut, and can basically eat my own tiny weight in delicious foods. Burritos are especially a favorite. I also enjoy all cultural foods I've ever tried (and my asian friends always gave me an accurate taste of what they could make). I also love steak, curry, boba smoothies (no tea of course), noodles, honey, and lamb shanks.
     
    I'm currently in school studying Computer Science, with a focus in Computer Hacking. I have done a lot of hacking in my days, sketchy and not, but nothing illegal. I plan on becoming an ethical hacker for businesses to help consult them involving security and protecting their data and the data of their customers. It's a pretty good field these days!
     
    For now though, I am a zoo keeper at a small zoo here in Georgia. I manage the reptile house! Snakes are a passion of mine, and I breed Hognose snakes as a hobby (cute little buggers!). I also work at a small robotics company as a programmer and assistant. It's a living!
     
    Hobby-wise, I recently took up Warhammer 40k, and love the chaos of it all. I am also an avid gamer, playing everything I can find, but my genres are RPG's, free-roaming games, and survival horror! I also love cartoons, anime, and crime shows. I draw anthropomorphic animals for fun, and represent the people I know as animals (because I could never catch on drawing people!)
     
    I'm marrying my wonderful fiance in December, and look forward to an awesome eternity with an incredible and patient man.
     
     
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Stuffedbigfoot in Hello :)   
    Hi it is very funny that you put a picture of a stuffed big foot. When I was little I saw a plush Bigfoot at a yard sale and it was one of those "I've got to have it" moments. I ran home and emptied out my piggy bank and ran back. I had hidden the plush toy so no one would take it. When I got back the toy was gone and I was upset. Then the lady who owned it came to me and said she took it and put it aside and although I didn't have enough money for it she still let me have it for whatever I had. It was probably like $2 or something I don't remember. I loved it and took the thing wherever I went. I am all grown up now and still have it. I don't take it everywhere anymore, but it still has a special place in my heart. So yeah, when coming up with a name I saw old Ted sitting there in a corner and Stuffedbigfoot it is.
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    TalkativeIntrovert12345 reacted to Josiah in Hey Everyone!   
    Hey everyone! I found this forum just a few days ago. I've always enjoyed online discussions because I love to learn from others' perspectives (easier for me when I can go back and reread what I and others have said). Anyway, I decided I'd see if I could find an lds-based forum to have discussions in more of a gospel context than you usually find online. So one google search later, here I am!
     
    Let's see, about me...
     
    I'm probably younger than most on this forum. I just finished serving a mission a couple months ago and will be starting college in fall. I grew up as a member. I'm a big reader, and a lifelong fan of the scriptures, as you might have guessed from my avatar. The 'application' part of scripture study has always been a bit more challenging, but I'm trying!
     
    I don't claim to know much, but I'll probably put in my two cents here anyway.    I'm excited to learn from all of your perspectives and insights! Looking forward to getting to know you all.