Dr. Mom

Please be very careful in what you think should be taught in church on Sunday. ANYTHING that could give way to anti literature is discouraged for very wise reasons. As it is, there are times the bishop pulls speakers off the podium as well as from Sunday School because things go too far.

It's not overstepping anyone's authority. It's the authority to act in God's name, you cannot overstep Him. Our men here are taught to give people what they need and to never deny a blessing. It is not uncommon for someone to show up at my house for a blessing from my husband. No one should feel ashamed for asking for a blessing...ever.

What's important to you? Is it to have a husband and father for your daughter? Is it to reactivate yourself in the gospel of Jesus Christ? Once you identify what's important to you, the rest is easy.

Whoa....WAIT! Teaching EQ is NOT a decoy calling. Do you realize the potential here??? YOU influence the males of almost every household in the ward. Now, doilie-straightener or hymn book passer outer....THOSE are decoy callings. You were called for a reason, find that reason and pour your heart into it!

Howdy! Sorry to hear you're having problems with the new leadership. I was once in the same situation- I felt the ward didn't want me there and pretty much ignored us. I felt as if we were being "ganged up on" for everything. Unfortunately, this led us to going inactive because we were told SLC would not allow us to switch wards. In looking back, that ward was not entirely to blame for what was going on. My own attitude played into things more than I thought it did. It took us moving to a new part of town, me swallowing my pride, and facing problems head on to not let that happen again. I know for a fact SLC rarely, if ever, allows someone to attend another ward simply because of hurt feelings. In all fairness, we are all at different maturity levels both emotionally and spiritually. You also need to understand that a bishop is still a human and still vulnerable to make mistakes. However, the mantle of a bishop is something unique and genuine. If you confuse the 2 you will indeed lose the essence of the meaning of the calling. Some bishops are called to improve themselves and some are called to strengthen a ward. It's not up to us to decide why he is called, we are to support him in full faith and gain a testimony of his mantle. God does not make mistakes. I know moving may not be an option for you. What I would recommend doing, however, is humbling yourself to serving your neighbors with unconditional love. Once you have mastered the concept (not the entirety) of Christlike love you will find your situation at church will change, not to mention your outlook on who you are as well. All in all this is a test and you can rise above it all. Think about it this way, you are going to church for you- not your Grandmother, not your bishop, not his wife...just YOU. If you base your entire salvation on your perceptions of one ward then you have dammed yourself into a hell that only Satan can be proud of. You are better than this, I pray you can see that.

Kona-None of us remember what it was like to live with our Father in Heaven. That doesn't make the goal of returning to Him any less viable or appropriate. Life isn't a race with second place, it's an endurance marathon that must be taught to us. You said you'd settle with the lowest kingdom as long as you don't end up in whatever hell Mormons believe in. Could it be you also believe in the same hell? Why else would it matter to you?

So you have a curious question, which means you aren't asking to learn you are asking to satisfy a curiosity. Curiosities are part of the mortal experience. The covenants in the temple are of spiritual nature. Once you're ready to seperate the two you'll be able to understand the temple experience. Until then, please respect those of us who have been to the temple.

Laie has no Moroni, so you're talking about Kona. You know it COULD be that because it's so far off in the ocean that it would make sense for it face west because Jerusalem is closer that route.

Hi, Drew!Welcome to the board. Feel free to get to know us by clicking on profiles. Glad to have a Cougar around!

I'm not sure I should be posting that sort of thing on here. It's very personal and not just for anyone to read and determine the validity of it. I'd love to share and maybe the time would be right some day to do just that. Until then, just know that I would never be so absolute about something that was not worthy of the assurance.

I beg to differ. I met my husband at a young adult beach party. We dated 3 times over 10 days and got engaged. I knew he was the one from our first date and he knew it, too. 3 months later we married in the LA Temple. We've been married 17 wonderful years and I regret none of them. Our dates were simple- we canoed, we did a picnic, and we watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail (an eternal fav. of ours!). Always remember KISMIF- Keep It Simple, Make It Fun. Perhaps group date at first until you are certain you want to be serious.

I hope this is taken in the context it is meant. I don't believe, I know. There cannot be a simpler way to say it nor can there be a more definitive means of expressing it. I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is here on the earth and I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is the only true church. I have seen with my own eyes, felt with my own hands and have been taught in my own heart the truthfulness of the gospel. I could never deny it.

regular marshmellows...I always seem to charcoal them when I attempt to roast them.ice skating or roller skating?

station wagon

My hubby finds where I've parked the car/motorcycle/truck in the various lots and decorates the living daylights out of it. I love it because I know Godiva's waiting for me at home. I write little "luv ya's" on the mirror in the bathroom, so when he takes his shower the message comes thru and he sees it. We've also been remodelling the house and he shows me he loves me when he takes my ideas and uses them.....vice versa. For those of you who are local, you'll have to see our house when we're done.

Searcher-So why should we continue to discuss this? If your mind is already made up why are you continuing to rationalize and explain yourself. If you truly had your answer you would not be doing this. In my opinion, this is all for attention. I refuse to be a part of it any further.

Todd-I seem to remember a conference talk about the prayer of a mother being very powerful. I'll have to look it up, it was very good!

email.....then you can't hear my kids killing each other AND i can talk to you anytime!gift card or cash?

My husband is SUPER DAD. I am carrying 21 credits in pre-med and he works from home and helps TREMENDOUSLY with the kids. Nothing wrong with it at all. I think if you are able to keep the commandments and be temple worthy, who should care which one of you works and which one stays home? That's like being picky over which night is best for sex....NOT OUR BUSINESS!

wow, star......dramatic lil thang, aren't ya? (kidding!) hardwood floors, we just put in brazilian teak- LOVE IT!HUGE knock-out wedding reception or quaint and cozy family affair?

twirling.....SWOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fish......You're cruising, sir.I'll say watered down juice because then I can pretend I'm 3 years old. Ahhhhh here's one: Morphine or demerol?

It depends....if it's the food they've been tryign to feed me I'll opt out all together. But given this is probably for Thanksgiving, I crave white meat.Organic Chemistry or Quantum Physics? (Both of which I am missing! grrrrrr)

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why do you sound eerily familiar??? Someone in my stake says the exact same things as you.....hmmm

"This makes it dangerous for me to listen to authority figures who tell me to continue trying to believe and wait for a confirmation. Could not any leader in any church on the face of this earch tell me the exact same thing? I don't want to force myself into a faith based on nothing." Ouch, Searcher. I have never heard of anyone not getting the confirmation they are seeking, especially if they really want it. You said nothing else is happening in your life and that's fine. But I really think you need to look deep inside and find out if you have been given your answer(s). I think sometimes, myself included, the answers were always there. We just needed to humble ourselves to understand what was there. You may not get visiting angels, a burning in your bosom, or even a tingling from within- everyone's experiences with the Spirit are different. It saddens me that you served your entire mission and did not get the testimony you were looking for. Again, this tells me something else is amiss. God answers all- not just certain people He feels should get the answers. When you want to come to terms with what it is I'm sure you'll have the support you need to make it through. I won't argue with you or debate over what's going on. I know God lives and I know He answers prayers. I pray you'll be able to know this as well.