Chilean

That's an easy answer, cause they are more loyal to their party than to their fellow citizens in need. I am no democrat nor republican, I am right in the middle. I have no loyalties to anyone. Socialize healthcare can help those that cant afford to pay for insurance. Heck, insurance is expensive! I hate to think how expensive is to have healthcare in the states. I went to the ER a few months ago... they billed my insurance over $17,000. just for 2 hours! and I didn't even see a dr. Can you see where the problem is? Thank goodness I have insurance, but what abt those that don't?! It breaks my heart. Even what about those elderly people that receive crap from social security every month?? Oh it makes me so upset. We pride ourselves thinking this is the greatest country on earth, but we have our elderly and people afflicted with illnesses dying because they can't afford to get care. It shouldn't be like that.

JUST GO!! Their hearts will soften as they hear from you talking about how serving others is changing your life, etc. You will learn so many wonderful lessons during your mission, and I'm sure you'll learn to love your parents even more, even when they might not write back. Ive met a few missionaries where their parents never wrote, no one to call for Christmas or mothers day. BUT other friends where still there cheering them on. I trust that your parents will eventually accept your choice and even join the church. The Gospel brings joy to families, and as years go by and you form your own family, they'll be able to feel that love that the gospel brings. So don't get discouraged! You'll be fine! My parents got divorced before I turned 1 yr old. My aunt took us to church when I was a kid in primary. for about 16 yrs me and my siblings went to church alone. Eventually my mom joined the church. And Ive been able to see how as you keep your covenants and are obedient God will always, always, ALWAYS, bless you. What seems like a trial right now, later you'll look back and you'll see that those trials where just a mountain , to help you see even further. So trust me little brother. You will triumph and will be a great missionary! Love, your Chilean sister.

I was jut reading that, and was wondering about what everyone here thinks. I have never ever had any issues with bishops and stake presidents. As a youth I always enjoyed talking to my bishops and stake president (or any of the counselors). I guess I was blessed to have such great leaders. As I got older that experience hasn't changed. Even though I did have a bishop tell me I shouldn't get a divorce because I didn't have a chance to ever getting married again, as I have 2 kids (Jerk! I did it anyways, and got married 3 yrs later and a month ago I married him in the temple. LOL). Because my recent sealing, 2 kids were interviewed by our stake president. and of course I knew the questions he was gonna ask them, right after the meeting I asked them what they talked about, and they told me about the questions he asked, and that was pretty much it. I think we need to educate our kids, and tell them about the law of chastity (my 8 yrs old is waaay too inmature. but my oldest learned from us about babies when she turned 8). I think, yes having another adult in the room might be a good idea, but... if I was going through things, and I was a young girl, and wanted to talk to my bishop, I would rather talk to him alone, instead of my mom or another counselor. About the former bishop with the strike... He can do whatever he fells he needs to do. It just upsets me the fact that in the article it states he is telling investigators to not join the church.

True!

Thanks Sunday 21 That's so funny!! Thanks everyone, now I have a better idea on how to plan it! You guys are so smart! LOL

Hello, Ignorant question. I've been a member all my life, but I don't know how missions are paid. And I'm asking as my husband and I are working towards paying off our car and House within the next 5 years, and we want to be in a position where we can help our 3 kids with their missions (11, 8 and 4), and ours (We're in our 30's). I know the average mission cost about $400 a month, which is about $10,000 for the 2 years. So, the family pays the whole mission? do they pay a lump sum or every month? how does all that work? Thanks!

My husband is a red neck from the dirt roads of a southern state. I'm from a city with 7 millions of people. I'm Latina, and he's a gringo (no offense). He was inactive from the church for 17 years before we met. I've always been active. He likes country music, I hate it. And we have sooooo many things that are not in common, but we love each other. After one date we knew we wanted to keep getting to know each other. After about 9 months we got married. and we joined our families into a most of the time Happy Family. When it's the right person, you know it. And for those girls you just weren't there right man. and I would respect them for being honest and not keep wasting your time dating you knowing they didn't like you enough to marry you. Two people can be so different from each other, but when there is interest, and love and whatever other 3 things someone earlier wrote, a marriage can succeed (or any other relationship). Just keep waiting, don't get desperate.

Aw I'm so happy that you have the desire to come back!! Congratulations on that!! I agree with the excommunication. You don't have the priesthood, and if there is a disciplinary meeting it will place with members of your bishopric, and you wont get excommunicated for that. Disfellowed? maybe. But all depends on what truly happened. Talk to your bishop, as he'll be able to make you feel better about this situation, and will be able to tell you what's gonna happen. Here, we're just assuming.

I think commandments are more like... an invitation to behave/ feel/ do in a certain way. Many Christians follow the 10 commandments for example, and they based their lives on them. and many of us do too, and of course, might have some other commandments that we try to live by and keep. Laws, temple laws, are more strict. We learned of those laws very clearly in the temple, and they are accompanied by promises (and punishments) if we don't keep those laws that we have freely gotten into. Laws are from this fallen world, even Heavenly Father has Commandments are like ... earthly invitations to be good, but temple laws... "He who is not able to abide the law of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory"

It’s true, isn’t it? Then what else matters? https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/04/its-true-isn-t-it-then-what-else-matters?lang=eng

hahahaha I'm sorry Lee, but I seriously just laughed out loud at your "I don't lie to the bishop outright it is more of a half truth I tell him". THAT is a lie. Lying is like the Gospel, you do it, or you don't, white or black, there is no grays in lying, LOL Dude, wake up!!! And start doing the things you know you have to do. You came online to look for validation, we understand what you are saying, and based on the information you shared we gave you our opinions, you might not like them, but ... pretty much we all agree, you are going inactive. Go call your bishop and talk to him, he is the judge in Israel assigned to your ward, he can help you receive revelation. Follow the counsel of President Nelson, and learn to receive revelation for you and your family.

You might have a testimony of some of the things concerning the Gospel/restored gospel, but you haven't gain (for what you are saying) a testimony of tithing, or temples, or the garment, and that's because of your lack of faith. Maybe you need to start doing those things in order for you to gain a testimony. Follow the invitation of Alma. "And now, my beloved brethren, as ye have desired to know of me what ye shall do because ye are afflicted and cast out—now I do not desire that ye should suppose that I mean to judge you only according to that which is true— But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words."

Oh my, can I be harsh? I'll do it with love, I'll try. Remember Laman and Lemuel? they had seen angels, their father was a prophet, but they were "past feeling". I believe, brother and sister, you are in a danger zone. If you don't change now, your child will grow up without the gospel. You have made temple covenants, you promised to always wear the garment. Why are you not wearing it? Did you guys have testimonies of the gospel before going to the temple? If you didn't, get one! if you pray and nothing happens, keep praying until something happens. Because God will not be mocked. I think you guys are past feeling. You cant be living in Babylon during the week and go to Zion on the Sabbath to calm your conscience. The Gospel is black or white, there is not gray areas, you obey or you don't. The best advice I can give you is for the two of you to talk to your bishop, start wearing the garment, and do not go to the temple, you need to talk to your bishop first. I pray your bishop is a great leader and that he will be able to help you. You have obtained a temple recommend based on lies, and there are consequences, but if you truly want to come back in full activity you probably will have to go through some serious repentance, and come clean with your bishop. (And I think you do want to, as you're here asking for our opinion). You know what is right, and I think because of the light of Christ, and the Holy Ghost you are here asking about it, you know you are way too casual on your gospel dealings, and way too comfortable not doing the things you promised you would. I would also recommend to study the temple covenants you've made. Lately I have learned how they are truly designed for us to apply them into our lives and let them be a guide. Ask Heavenly Father to help you, Jesus is right there, waiting for you to take His hand to guide you. Good luck.

I am no man, but... I agree... I got married when I was 18! (I know, I don't know what I was thinking). Got a divorced 7 1/2 yrs later. and 3 years after that I met my current husband and we are going to get sealed (my first sealing was cancelled) this June 30th!! I am sooo excited! I love my kids, and thank goodness I have a good relationship with my ex (healing and forgiveness ) So... my advice... yes, please, enjoy life as a single person, and get married when you're like over 25, or after you have truly enjoyed being alone, studying, visiting places, making friends. I really enjoyed the time I was divorced, I was single, did what I wanted (always held a temple recommend though), but had no one to ask for permission or explain myself to. My husband and I always tell our kids, go to school, go on a mission, meet people, date, and theeeeen get married. Don't rush life.

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Hello, Do you happen to know how complicated is to obtain a limited use recommend for children that are step siblings of the baby who is getting seal to the dad and step mom? My husband and I are getting sealed, and my step son who is 4 (we started dating when the baby was 18 mos old) will be getting sealed to us. I have two children, 9 and 11, they are only my kids, not my husbands (and they were born in the covenant). I am aware they could witness the sealing if they were to obtain a limited use recommend, but because the 4 yrs old is their step brother, they will need to obtain special permission from the first presidency to actually obtain that recommend. How hard is to apply for that ? who participate on asking the first presidency for clearance? Thanks.