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The first one is simple, give blessings upon request and according to the Spirit's guidance. The second is a bit vague. Do women want the priesthood? Most likely lot of them want the influence in their homes. As far as wanting the authority, maybe a small number.

Oh my goodness. This was a cringe fest with a mix of spicy memes, topped with a bit of ghetto. >:C I suppose some of it made me laugh 😄

[Puts bacon on his already cheese laced egg] [Gets into his vehicle with premium leather seats] [Buy his wife gourmet Godiva chocolates] [Goes to sleep without regret] Did I mention tithing has been paid? Charity of time and goods has been given? I worked in the medical field? The rich judging the poor to be slothful is just as bad as the poor judging the rich or wealthy to be greedy. As saints we all know we are rich with the blessings of God. On the same token we all know we are beggars as we plead to Father for daily breath and bread. With the above being said we ALL fall short at times but thank goodness for the atonement. Without Christ things would be very awful indeed but we are commanded to repent and keep pushing forward. As we repent, renew our covenants and do our best daily we WILL be with our Father again.

Lyrics 1. Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad? If not, I have failed indeed. Has anyone's burden been lighter today Because I was willing to share? Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way? When they needed my help was I there? (Chorus) Then wake up and do something more Than dream of your mansion above. Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, A blessing of duty and love. 2. There are chances for work all around just now, Opportunities right in our way. Do not let them pass by, saying, "Sometime I'll try," But go and do something today. 'Tis noble of man to work and to give; Love's labor has merit alone. Only he who does something helps others to live. To God each good work will be known. Text and music: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909, alt. I think perhaps someone might be getting consumed by what their final reward will be. May I suggest taking each day one day at a time and closing out each session on bended knee to our Heavenly Father. Getting absorbed by future reward thoughts seem to do more harm than good, in my opinion. Rejoice in your daily successes and repent and try again with your failures. God is far more loving than most people believe and yes, He does expect us to strive daily to be our best. Let's return the love by being grateful to Him and striving with greater resolve each day to serve Him.

One alternative to getting married right away is waiting until your children are adults to remarry. When I was a boy I had a neighbor who got a divorce (her member husband was a drug user) She worked very hard all through her children's childhood and eventually got remarried to a very loving man and member after her children grew up. This may be more manageable than trying to juggle two families with visitation and such.

I lumped you in with the others to cover all of what I was seeing. Others wanting four hours and you not wanting less than three. The pharisees used to wear the scriptures on their foreheads and count their steps on Sunday, they couldn't even spit in dirt because it was a form of making a canal. It was spurred by you calling other people's opinions a cheap slice of meat (bologna) Having one less of hour of church is not going to make you less holy or take away from the sacredness of the day.

And so does going to the other extreme. Feel free to strap a Book of Mormon to your forehead and count your steps on Sunday too. A four hour church block (not even counting council) is quite excessive. As far as a two hour block? Thank goodness. More time for me and my family, since you know, we should be serving our neighbors at all times and not just on Sundays.

Oh my goodness. Those asking for four hours of church can have that. I, for one, enjoy having the rest of my Sunday to rest after church meetings and leadership meetings. I used to work all week and then "Saturday is a special day; it's the day we get ready for Sunday" so that only left Sunday as my day to partake of the sacrament, pay my tithes and give my offerings. After that I wanted to go home and rest. I used to go out with the missionaries but I got a bit burnt out. Now I have more time on my hands but still I could only imagine how exhausting it would be having a four hour block. Especially for someone who works a lot and just needs some rest. Sunday is a day or rest where we rest from our labors.

I cannot guess what my Father does on His "free time" or even if He has any while a world is active. Since time pertains to mortals my mind just does not make sense of it all. I don't understand the complexity of our Family Mission and what it all entails. I do know that our Heavenly Father loves us. I know that through Christ we can be cleansed and exalted. I know we can learn the mysteries of God through the Holy Ghost. The test of mortality has been pretty crazy so far. I am very much anticipating not feeling pain or getting sick anymore. In the meantime kisses and hugs for and from my babies, I am grateful to be a father. I imagine this feeling will only grow as I get older and my Grandbabies arrive.

Maybe I spelled manna wrong. The wafers or bread that would appear in the mornings for the Israelites.

Oooo. I like the MustardSeed. They want ward in it. Maybe Mustardseedward.com, msw.com

Ooo. How about: Mannachunk.com Thebreadcrumb.com Pioneerchat.com Pioneerhub.com Latterdaydiscussions.com MilkNhoney.com Latterdaycentral.com

Latterdaychat.com Gospelhub.com Zionchat.com Gospeltopics.com Theseerstone.com .... Cliquehub.com??? Eh, eh. Ok. [Goes to the corner]

It really depends how my faculties are that day. If I am feeling upbeat I will welcome hard questions and let the members offer up suggestions, while also adding input. If I am exhausted I'll just say "yeah that's so intersting but before I forget" and then I'll ask a question relevant to the class at hand. If it is something legitimately worth looking into I will say I don't know and get back to them the next week with an answer.

Is this a mission reference? XD

Sister, what does this comment even mean? Sex is sex; once you go into an opening it's over. Her testimony is wavering because she was withdrawing from the spirit and darkness has moved into its place. She must face the bishop just like ANY of us would have to do and yes, being an endowed member it is possible a counsel is in order. Usually for repeat offenders but not uncommon for first time endowed members to get a counsel done. She can: be given a warning, be put on probation, be disfellowshipped or excommunicated. The last is quite extreme but may happen, especially if the member is defiant and the counsel finds the person to be a danger to the fold (meaning if they feel the person is highly likely to drag other members into sin, in this case sleep with other men in the ward before marriage) I am glad you are there to help her. Just encourage her to keep doing the little things and also the big thing of going in to see her bishop.

@Spfl0721 I would suggest learning the importance of baptism. Learn the importance of keeping a covenant. Pray to know The Book of Mormon is true. Become clean and worthy to be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. After all of this you will know that you have done the right thing. NOW, if after you have done all this and feel it is false (pretty sure this won't be the case) then what does it matter? If it is false your baptism was just a nice quick bath. On the flip side you gaining a testimony it is all true you can start enjoying the blessing of the restored gospel sooner than later. Also it will help you avoid missing altogether. This life is the time to prepare to meet God; repent, enter into covenants and endure to the end.

I cannot recall ever experiencing this. I learned from a young age that no mortal really knows what's going on 100% of the time. As I grew and entered the "professional" world I learned that most people are winging it when it comes to solving very difficult problems. As far as religiosity goes, the amount of conflicting data I received growing up about religion was maddening. I saw the same confusion and now understand that EVERYONE is just doing their best. The veil is very thick and even prophets are tested to their limits. Understanding that we are all children of God has reinforced my belief that we are all valued by Him and has given me confidence to fulfill my callings without too much worry if I am "doing it right". I am certain if i do mess up somewhere, someone will bring it to my attention and then i can fix it.

Interesting article.

I have spoken to President Nelson face to face. He is a warm, fatherly kind of man. Very smart and not at all pretentious with the knowledge he carries in that mind of his. I suggest taking a notebook to take notes on items that stick out to you. Pray ahead of time that the Lord may open your heart and mind to receive the message being conveyed. The message the Lord wants you to receive. I'd go as far as to suggest you fast ahead of time and go in the spirit of fasting, so that may receive a witness that he is a Prophet of God.

Congratulations! It should be a good message.

*STOP* don't do anything to "correct" her just yet. You need to make a name for yourself first. Do what she tells you and don't outshine her, YET. Gather all the Intel you can about your other colleagues without being a busy body. Listen to them and be willing to help. Say no when appropriate but also open to listening to them vent. DON'T give your personal opinion on ANYONE right now. Just be positive and cordial. Be assertive; not a pushover but not over bearing. Read up on your staff policies and keep them close to you so you stay out of trouble but also so you can hold others accountable IN THE FUTURE. You have to remember that office politics are very real and cutthroat. Loyalties are huge and can take precedence over "the right thing". Carry a little notebook with you and start documenting negative encounters (if any) also write when you address any issues directly with another co-worker. Once you feel like a person has crossed the line, even after speaking with them directly, then go to your higher-ups but remember you need to establish who you are and make sure their higher-ups aren't their out of office friends. Remember the saying "it's just business" is a lie. Reporting someone is a full frontal attack and will activate others self defense and self preservation instincts. You will essentially be putting their livelihood in jeopardy, which means "war" and there will be fallout. Have you heard the term "get mad professionally" or "get even professionally"? It's when someone pretends to have no qualms or issues with a person but is secretly watching and waiting for someone to violate standards/company policy so they can then terminate them or put them in bad light. This makes it easier for the "victim" to be passed up for promotion, position and even honors. It is a lot like the note taking in the beginning I described but from an offense stance actively watching and hoping the watched party messes up. Whereas you will be taking notes for protection (cover your own booty) or if the issues are bad enough for reporting purposes. Unless you own your business, and don't have to worry about getting fired, office politics, toxic leadership or even cliques, try to keep yourself out of the fray, until you know you have a support group and can win. Two sayings: "Keep what you got" and "Pick your battles (wisely)"

@anatess2 I am about to run some errands but want you to know that I do not think your plan is bad or horrible. I think it is an option for the deeply romantic or maybe even deeply strict loyalty to a one sided relationship (I don't know) either way I don't think it is bad. Clearly my mentioned option is only one. Thanks for the chat and I hope the original poster has food for thought from it.

They will not be breaking their covenants once the Lord has approved and released them from it. Then they are free to try again, again upon approval from the Lord.

If God gives me permission to leave and find another who truly loves me and Him then I would go. I said this in my first response. That I would either leave or stay and fight depending on my answer from God. When you get excommunicated do you stay a member? No and when you come back you are rebaptized. All new covenants and a new life.