(25 Aug 2020) I am in a spirit of fasting and prayer this morning for an ecclesiastical matter, lending my assistance to our branch president in making a decision. However, the Lord has seen it fit to bless me with some additional help in personal family affairs at the same time, which have pretty much …
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Principles that Apply to Effective Adult Child Discipline
Mosiah 26 This pertains more to the government of the church, but what principles apply to the family? Vs. 19 – “And because thou hast inquired of me concerning the transgressor, thou art blessed.” Vs. 23, 25 & 26 – “For it is I that taketh upon me the sins of the world; for it …
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La Obligación Familiar
Familia –¿Cómo me apunta esto a mi al Cristo?– 2 Nephi 25:23-29 En estos versículos, el enfoque es en el Cristo. Pero también enseña la importancia y la ley. Aunque para ellos, la ley hubo muerto, lo enseñaron a sus hijos, porque los mandamientos se guardaron por medio de la ley. En nuestros días es …
Post Christmas Ideas 2018
At the end of Christmas day this year, I’m taking a moment to collect a few thoughts that I will hopefully remember for next year. I really like Christmas, especially with the focus on CHRIST. I can prepare more to celebrate that and help others to celebrate that as well. Christmas is as much about …
God’s Love
An interesting dynamic was observed yesterday as I was fasting and praying about my own children as a group. I noticed that when my children choose to listen to and obey what I ask them to do, they feel happier and they tell me that they love me. On the contrary, those that push against …
Disconnect
When you CHOOSE to Disconnect from social media, video, music, and gaming influences: You OPEN yourself up to be influenced by Peace, Harmony, Humility, Love, Kindness, Joy, Self Worth, Accomplishment, Esteem, Self Respect, and more. Try It! The challenge: go one month without media influences. Focus on creation and what you can do with your …
On Decisions
Decisions Determine Destiny Where we end up in life is largely determined by the first steps that we take. We don’t climb a mountain by swimming in shallow waters. We don’t cross an ocean, by building sand castles on the shore. You cannot eat an apple all at once, only bite by bite. Our day-to-day …
“I and My Brethren,” Alma 27
The reference is to Alma 27:15 where Ammon consults with King Lamoni about what he can do to help liberate the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi. He offers to take the lead among his fellow servants to go back to the land of the Nephites to negotiate lands for their protection. I read this at a time …
“Quench Not the Spirit”
This morning’s study causes me to reflect upon my level of commitment to the truths that have always been a part of my life. 1 Thes 5:19 Jacob 6:8 I’ve also been reminded as I reflected upon old blog posts, how it is that the Lord is intimately connected to me. This has also been …
Family Organization Notes
I need to organize the family as a service unit. The family needs to be built up just as the business is being built up. When do I take time to build my family? I rarely do. What activities best build up my family? What does one on one family mentoring/counseling look like? Open communication …