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I think the reporter handled it well... If there was more to it the there would most likely be a problem. Handling drunks isn't much different then handling other people. The first rule in anything should be "Be nice", if that don't work teach her tie kwon doe and let the drunks fall where they may.

Lost, you might be interested in reading "Hearing the Voice of the Lord" by Gerald Lund. It doesn't have to anything to do with the BoM but it helps explain how we "hear" the voice of God.

I think that you are missing the point. To think it a let it pass is one thing. To dwell on it or act on the thought is a completely different thing.

Children!

I know that my brother just got baptized for the forth (4) time. We hope and pray that this time it sticks!!! :)

If you are engaging in those acts you are dwelling on those tought and hence you are sinning. I'm sorry Aphrodite, that you'd rather follow the council of the world then the council of Prophets through out time. But I'm not going to argue with you either. What I said was from scripture, if you'd like I'll find the reference for you, but I think you already know where it is.

Thats easy.... Too far is too far. Christ said that when we look apond someone and lust after them we have commit it in our minds. (yes I'm paraphrasing cuase I'm lazy and don't wanna look up the scripture) SO you need to really think about what your doing in those times, whats on your mind?? I know in my past that when I did some of those things (masterbation, heavy, heavy petting) the only think on my mind was not how pure she was!!! So repentance is a very good thing for me. Best of luck... hope this helped

Hey now Canuck, I've got horses and they don't smell that bad. :) And Gwen, your wrong, they still get in trouble the just have a different way to do it. A horse can lead a teen into someplaces you can't get a car into.... I have two teen daughters and one teen son... you gotta watch em no matter what!! lol

Mullenite, I'm sorry but I have to agree with the others. I think Pres. Eyring is counciling us to listen to and follow the Prophets. In this case I would look at the latest headlines in the news and then look at "Family: A proclimation to the World". I don't believe that he is prestaging us, he is cautioning us to follow the council of God and not the council of men.

Joseph F. Smith

I heard something about it yesterday but haven't heard anything today. I think it was one of Chinas ministers, but I'm not 100% on that.

Yes, I would date and marry a convert. As long as she could forgive my mistakes too. :)

Have you checked out D&C 20: 38-60?? I know that you're probably looking for something more but this breaks it down to fundemetals. 38 The aduty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons, and members of the church of Christ—An bapostle is an celder, and it is his calling to dbaptize; 39 And to aordain other elders, priests, teachers, and deacons; 40 And to administer abread and wine—the bemblems of the flesh and blood of Christ— 41 And to aconfirm those who are baptized into the church, by the laying on of bhands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the scriptures; 42 And to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church; 43 And to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost; 44 And to take the alead of all meetings. 45 The elders are to aconduct the bmeetings as they are cled by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God. 46 The apriest’s duty is to preach, bteach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament, 47 And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to apray bvocally and in secret and attend to all cfamily duties. 48 And he may also aordain other priests, teachers, and deacons. 49 And he is to take the alead of meetings when there is no elder present; 50 But when there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, 51 And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties. 52 In all these duties the priest is to aassist the elder if occasion requires. 53 The ateacher’s duty is to bwatch over the cchurch always, and be with and strengthen them; 54 And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither ahardness with each other, neither lying, bbackbiting, nor cevil dspeaking; 55 And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty. 56 And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest— 57 And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the adeacons, if occasion requires. 58 But neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the asacrament, or lay on bhands; 59 They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ. 60 Every aelder, bpriest, teacher, or deacon is to be cordained daccording to the gifts and callings of God unto him; and he is to be eordained by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is in the one who ordains him.

Isn't there anyone else out there that can help with learning the history and interesting things of the church???? Hoping to bring this back to the top :)

Thanks Hemi, that should come in handy for everyone :)

Should be Indian Territory or Mexico, seeing that the US didn't own anything out this way back then

Heber J. Grant?

I have to agree with you, I don't like Oprah either. We have been taught time and time again that we are going to be taught half truths or gospel mixed with just a little lie. The main thing is we need to keep our eyes and ears open and listen to the counsel of the Prophet. IMHO :)

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Welcome to the group, hope you find the answers you're looking for. :)

Something about if you raise them up right when they are young they will always return to what they know.... I know thats not the right quote but its as close as I can come at the moment. :)

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I agree with you and my son agrees with you as he enjoys scouting but does not like church at this time in his life. They should be kept separate. I know my stake also entertwined the Aaronic Priesthood celebration and a scouting weekend last week.