Jsmith85
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Alright now I got to go find those.
as for unusal snack - i don't really have any other then Jello powder on my fruit
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So I'm being called to be on the relief society planning commitee and to be a visiting teacher (knew teachigg would be in there somehow)
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25 minutes ago, Smallfootsteps said:
I didn't know about this. Thank you for telling me. And I'm wondering why no-one offered to do my baptism at the temple? Mine was just in the local ward chapel. It would have been great to have had it in the temple then at least I would get to see the inside of it. Do I have to know the people getting baptized in the temple or can anyone attend? Cannot believe I've been a member for so many months and no-one at my ward is telling me these things!!
From what I understand the baptisms at the temple are done for those who died without being baptised. I belive all living baptisms are done at the local stake center.
As for seeing the inside of the temple - when new temples are built and I believe rededicated they have an open house that the public can go to (including non members) there is a local temple opening near me in August so the temple has been a major talking point in my ward. - Perhaps you can see if there is one coming near you or being rededicated.
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It sounds like you got a lot going on. Just a few things I wanted to add.
I get the need to feel at home at church - part of what I think helps with that is to get involved - have the missonaries over for a meal or sign up to help with the ward's service project. - For me, I'm going to the lds mid-singles convernce simply to make friends. I struggled with doing so because i work friday night - get off to go to an all day confernce and back to work another overnight (there is a three hour break where we can rest or go to an activity - I'll be sleeping)
I never felt pressured into being baptised - but I can see how it happens as the missionaries are young and eager to convert. My missionaries were pretty fresh - one is about 6 months in and the other one had only been out a month when first met.
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or you could move to Arizona and not have to deal with the time change.
- Backroads, mordorbund and Palerider
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you know as a recent convert myself, I know how hard it can be to resist temptation. For me, I don't like coffee so I can resist it. where I'm tempted by tea (raised in a southern household - tea was always on the table. We will make stumbles along the way. I wouldn't make a point to go to the bishop right now unless convicted by the holy spirit BUT I would be honest if the Bishop asks you where you are struggling.
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So my bishop pulled me aside at Sacrament to ask me to schedule a meting with his secretary because he has a calling for me. I'm nervous but excited as I'm one of those people who just can't sit in a pew, I have to serve.
- my two cents, zil, a mustard seed and 1 other
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Not a programer but I work nights and all I can say is an old trick I was taught
Pour some sugar into orange juice - it will give you energy real quick and it's better then caffine. I put 4 packets of sugar into 8 oz of oj and i'm good to go.
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Update: I have now been Baptised, will be confirmed in 14 hours from the time of this posting
- my two cents and zil
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1 hour ago, Lilyflowers88 said:
Just like it says in James 1:5-6 (KJV)
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
I truly believe that if you pray to Heavenly Father and ask him what his plans are for your life, that he will guide you to the answers you are seeking. The answers may not come immediately, but in God's time and at the time that he decides is right for you, he will lead you and help you to find the answers to your questions. If you are curious about attending the LDS church, wondering if it is right for you, I would tell you to continue doing what you're doing. Go to church. Pray about the things you learn in the church service. Ask members in your ward questions about the Gospel
The fact that you have started to wonder about whether or not God is leading you to this church, to me, is a good indication that he is. First there is a thought. Then there is action.
Oh my baptisim is in 25 1/2 hours
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7 hours ago, kapikui said:
Yet most wives tend to spend a considerable amount of time trying to train or "fix" their husbands.
From what I've seen it's the same in the opposite as well, It's basic human nature.
Forget trying to "fix" - Take it to Heavenly Father and He'll bring it to what He would have and it will be just right.
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4 hours ago, Dustin01 said:
My question is, and fear. I feel as if I go to my Bishop and confess and start the repentance on this issue all over again, and relapse, I will descend again into utter hatred and loathing for myself and end up at square one again. I also don't know if even if I am pronounced clean enough to go into a Temple if I will EVER feel comfortable in those places again. I live near one and every time I drive near a Temple I feel like I don't belong there, at all, and never will. Sure I can attribute this to "the devil" telling me this. But even if I repent and am "clean" I feel like I will never feel clean in a Temple. I feel like all I will think about upon entering a Temple is how I shouldn't be there. I don't know what to do anymore. Im angry and frustrated. I still go to church regularly, I still believe in the gospel, but I don't believe that I will ever feel up to snuff to really live it ever again.
Dustin - That's the thing about major sins in our life. We will never feel worthy, and we really are not but IT'S the HOLY SPIRT in us that makes us clean and worthy again. the devil is wily and knows your weak points. He's going to tell you that you are not worthy and never will be because he wants to keep you in his camp. He doesn't want you to get right with Heavenly Father.
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Just now, Jane_Doe said:
Playing some is good (if she's interested). But it 1) shouldn't consume their entire couple bonding time, 2) shouldn't consume their entire lives.
There's a big difference between some who enjoys X, vs someone who is addicted to it.
(Note: I'm not saying this from an all-video-games are evil standpoint. After all, my husband's Valentine's gift was a video game...)
Oh I agree with all of the above.
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you know what might help - Play the games with him. I used to get so mad when my boyfriend would be off and spend all day playing video games. Then I realized that what I really wanted was to spend time with him doing something together. I started playing that game and oddly enough we haven't played it in awhile.
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Oohh looks like I'm going to be busy -
just a note Johnny Lingo was on the tube of you not too long ago. It's how I first saw it.
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Admin: if this is not the right forum please move
So the date of my Baptism is set for February 18th, (tentatively) and I have my baptismal interview on the 14th of February. Confirmation will be on the 19th.
- Blackmarch, Sunday21, my two cents and 2 others
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7 hours ago, Carborendum said:
No, @MormonGator's right. I really am a bad apple. And I agree with @Vort Honeycrips are pretty good.
*sigh* I find it hard to believe you are a bad apple but if you say so... I think what makes Honeycrisp apples good is the slight pear taste.
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On the not having money to move out - i feel you on that but you can live on a minimum wage job and still live not with your parents. I make just over minimum wage and yet I make it by living with roommates in a roomshare situation. (We share a house, seperate bedrooms) - my guy does the same and he is working minimum wage. Yeah, you have to give up the luxuries but it can work well.
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6 hours ago, Vort said:
Hey! Granny Smiths rock! But I personally am more of a Honeycrisp man. MG is a Red Delicious.
Oh I agree with the granny smiths - used mostly in pies and baked goods. Ahh honeycrisp so you are hearty and good in salads.
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5 hours ago, robrog8999 said:
hello! I am in the SAME situation as you, only I've been studying the church off and on for years now.
Been meeting for 10 years. I was never willing to make the changes I needed to though (smoking cigs, tea etc) and it's prevented me from moving forward. I am a little older now, less stubborn and feel as though I finally received a testimony for myself and so, I'm meeting with them again, only this time I've kicked my Cig habit!
i wish you luck and I hope you are meeting with missionaries. They're a wonderful tool when going through this.
and if you would like to chat further or whatever else, feel free to message me here or on private anytime!
Giving up smoking is a hard thing to do - keep at it though wven when stress comes back. I've watched mg brother try to quit and then get stressed out and nope.The hardest part for me will be giving up tea - I grew up on it.
I am meeting with the missionaries, the elders will be coming tomorrow to start the first lesson although they are awear and will be talking woth me further about baptism.
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Excited but nervous
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If I had been called to teach the High Priest - well that would have been interesting especially since I'm technically still a recent convert.
But if you want a lesson experience I'm sure that can be arranged.