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On 4/13/2023 at 6:20 AM, clbent04 said:
@LDSGator I was gonna let this run for a little bit for giggles but probably would feel too guilty. He’s a GA but not one of the 12. It’s Elder Holmes who I believe is in the Young Men’s Presidency.
Wait…. You must be in my stake. He along with Elder Cook just visited us.
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Longmire is fantastic, , kobra Kai is pretty good, i really liked the first 4 seasons of community.
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1 hour ago, MormonGator said:
That's true. I do think the church is getting more "progressive" for lack of a better word. Or at least more sensitive.
I wouldn't say progressive. I would say more inclusive.
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10 hours ago, Jersey Boy said:
Hate to burst your bubble, but I guess you’ll have now have to decide if an entry in a Church member’s notebook supersedes the word of God, spoken from his very mouth, and given as holy scripture to the Church in THIS dispensation...
6 And they have done unto the aSon of Man even as they listed; and he has taken his power on the bright hand of his cglory, and now reigneth in the heavens, and will reign till he descends on the earth to put all enemies dunder his feet, which time is nigh at hand—
7 I, the Lord God, have spoken it; but the hour and the aday no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes. (D&C 49)
Not at all. Amos 3:7 and this scripture can still exist.
So hour and day no, week, month, season, year, decade - all still open for God to reveal to his prophets. The righteous who are watching won’t be surprised when he comes.
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45 minutes ago, mikbone said:
Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Then there is this floating around. Maybe somebody misquoted Joseph Smith.
Christ says no man knoweth the day or the hour when the Son of Man cometh (Matt 24:36). …Did Christ speak this as a general principle throughout all generations? Oh no, he spoke in the present tense. No man that was then living upon the footstool of God knew the day or the hour. But he did not say that there was no man throughout all generations that should not know the day or the hour. No for this would be in flat contradiction with other scripture for the prophet (Amos 3:7) says that God will do nothing but what he will reveal unto his Servants the prophets.Joseph Smith
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One of my favorite hymns. I am sure it will stay.
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I hope for weekly being that I am a couple miles away, but it usually ends up about 3x per month.
Last Saturday I awoke at 5:20 and the song "I Love to See The Temples" popped into my head. I was like... I guess that means I need to get up and hit the 6:00 session. It's a blessing to live close.
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On 1/16/2019 at 9:20 AM, Jamie123 said:
Interesting - that's the first time I've ever seen the US version of "The Office" - it looks even crazier than the British one!
In the British "Office" the manager is David Brent, played by Ricky Gervais. I find him quite funny, but my wife totally hates him. So I always refer to him as "your favourite man".
People I refer to as "your favourite man" when talking to my wife:
- David Brent/Ricky Gervais
- Ricky Tomlinson
- John McCrirrik
- Donald Trump
(The last one annoys her the most!)
You have never watched The Office -American style. One of the best comedies ever written. I actually envy you a little because of all the potential binge worthy watching you could do. My wife and I watch the series over every few years - I don't do that with other series.
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I recommend sitting at your table. Prepare like you are preparing a lesson for a church class. Use videos, tell stories, draw picture. Have your kids teach parts.
I have had many family home evening lessons crash and burn. So far the 3 weeks have been 10 x better. Spirit is stronger. I fasted and have prayed much for success. Some kids struggle during lessons and it seems to rotate through kids but it’s been a huge blessing to our family.
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3 hours ago, The Folk Prophet said:
Nunya.
My 7 year old's favorite joke. Classic.
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5 hours ago, Anddenex said:
The comment was tongue-in-cheek seeing we both know the statements made by prophets and apostles regarding facial hair.
In my college years I became acquainted with a brother who grew up in one of the wards of the apostles, and the apostle was a close family friend. Upon his return from his mission, two weeks later, they had a family party by which this apostle was invited. At this time, he had grown out facial hair on his chin. When the apostle arrived he walked up to him and asked if he had a razor. His response, " A razor." The response in turn, "Yes, a razor, if you don't have one I can buy you one. I am not sure why this younger generation thinks it is OK to disregard this counsel."
He said after that, "I have never grown facial hair." So you can interpret that as you see fit in light of counsel we know the brethren have made.
Thus, as things stand now, it was tongue-in-cheek response specifying I can see a change to the temple (and/or Church universities) that will allow beards and mustaches.
Years ago an apostle visited my ward. I was a returned missionary and my brother was there with his soon to be wife. After the meeting we were able to say a quick hi to the apostle. The apostle said to my brother... "You are not taking her to the temple with that thing on your face are you." It wasn't a question. My brother was clean-shaven the day of his marriage.
As for changes. It seems like we don't have to wait for conference anymore. Seems as though it's a steady trickle of changes these days.
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I served with my current bishop for 3.5 years until he called my wife as Relief Society President and I was released a year ago. My bishop is great, he gets it. He always asks the presidents their opinion on callings and has them give suggestions. Sometimes he doesn't take their advice but he always considers it. I would suggest a couple things, having served in many leadership callings over the years -
Sometimes you feel inspired to call someone and the bishop says no - That's okay, he has the final inspiration. Sometimes you may fee that way because that person needed to be brought to the bishops attention, or maybe they did just need the calling for a few months as that happens too.
It would be good to meet with the bishop quarterly. You may have to set it up yourself, but bishops are busy.
Sometimes there are bishops who just are not very good at doing what they do, it's a process and even they have to learn.
Start listening to leadingsaints podcasts which is a great source on how to lead and encourage your bishop to listen as well. Both of you will become better leaders by doing so.
Your bishop may not be asking much of you because, as you mentioned, the previous RS was in array. You may need to build that trust that someone else lost.
Good luck, being Relief Society President is a big deal, don't be afraid to delegate as much as possible to your counselors. Maybe your example will show the bishop how he can let go of things as well.
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Heck yes it stays- because it's a cool song. One of my favorite's, probably because I was named after the prophet.
Also, it fulfills prophecy. Joseph's name has to be known for good and evil. This song helps fulfill the "good" part of that prophecy.
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7 hours ago, The Folk Prophet said:
The other reason changes are expected is because a pattern has been set beyond last Apr Gen Conf. There have been several changes since then - dropping scouts, church name reference, policy on interviews, update to Preach My Gospel, new curriculum, new history book released, no more paper mission calls, etc...
Change is happening.
I agree with Gator though...it would be awesome if nothing new was announce in General Conference. I would, honestly, laugh.
The reason for all the rumors is due to the apostles themselves saying there are changes coming. They want us to watch and be prepared for it.
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2 hour church
Temple Marriage to just sealing
Lots of temples announced
Removal of stake auxiliaries
Changes with missionary work
Focus on in home family study
Focus on temple work
Smaller wards and stakesMy big shocker: Halloween celebration banned.
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Some people probably want 2hour church for the wrong reason. These may be the same people that rejoiced that there was no more monthly reporting with home teaching, and then have failed to improve their ministering.
Im good for whatever the prophet announces. One thing i do believe is the way we do things is going to change. Changing is a good thing- to me it’s a sign that we are aligning ourselves to become a more Zion people. If we go to 2hour church and have an extra hour we will be accountable to the Lord for that hour just like we are with all our time.
For me i don’t have a pressing calling so 3 hours is not a big deal. When i was in a bishopric it seemed i could spend 6-8 hours at church- 1 hour less would be nice. We can debate the pros and cons all day but the great thing is we have a prophet that sees and if he is being told 2 hour church, i follow emphatically and there is nothing wrong with excitement.
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1 hour ago, Fether said:
Something should already be doing.
yup. However, besides family night and family scripture study I think it will be furthered - which like you said - we should be doing.
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1 hour ago, Fether said:
Protesting it the whole way! I may be the next Sam Young if that happens. Anyone want to preemptively join me before any announcements are made?
Good luck with that!
I think 2 hour church sounds great but I think it will also come with us being asked to do more on our own studying with our family.
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1 hour ago, Fether said:
Now I’m curious of your sources. Do you have any?
It's all 3rd hand. I followed the rumors close last go around - there was 2 hour church chatter but I gave it a 10% chance because nobody had a good source and it seemed like more people just wanted it. This go around I am now up to 80% it's going to happen. Multiple people saying they know someone in the know that says it's coming. Then you get comments like President Eyring gave on Saturday about members needing personal revelation to understand the Lord changes how the church does things. I am 100% on board there will be changes announced- more so than last time. A would be surprised if 2 hour church didn't happen.
I'm not watching conference for the changes though as that really takes away from the messages. The changes announced will be a great opportunity to learn the Lords will together.
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11 hours ago, Fether said:
I feel like every general conference there is some group of people somewhere that think something big is ganna happen.
One March while serving my mission, there were spread rumors that something big was coming in the April General Conference. Apparently Elder Christofferson has said something to our mission president on his recent visit or something.
What happened?? A lot of talks about keeping the Sabbath day holy
Well - you are usually right. However, there are large groups pretty much everywhere that believes it this time. This is not because one apostle said something it's because many of them have, along with other general authorities. I think change is the new norm.
The people I heard stuff from last year that were right seem to have the same info this time. Last time I was told the change would be priesthood and the final session. This time around it's sounding like every session will have something. Where will you be when 2 hour church is announced? 😆
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Divorce and callings
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Usually if there is another worthy male in the ward that is capable a divorced man will not be called bishop. It does happen though, i know one serving now.