Prayer is frequently discounted as not being able to be effective because of our failing to be righteous in other areas. Indeed, we can frequently feel that we are not worthy to pray, when in reality the worthiness that we seek can only be obtained through prayer coupled with action. 2 Nephi 32 Alma 33 …
Category Archives: Lesson Preparation
A Preparatory Priesthood
(Note: These comments were prepared to be shared at a Fathers and Sons outing for the evening fireside.) We have been asked to speak on the restoration on Aaronic Priesthood, which in other instances has been called the preparatory priesthood. I want to read to you a seemingly unrelated passage of scripture and ask you …
Reverence for Motherhood
An Elders Quorum Lesson – From Being a Righteous Husband and Father “A man who holds the priesthood has reverence for motherhood” On the chalk board, write this statement across the top: “A man who holds the priesthood has reverence for motherhood” Define Reverence: We hold reverence for Deity. Reverence (from Guide to the …
The Why of Home Teaching Service
Alma, that rebellious priest in the court of King Noah, when he came to his senses after hearing the words of Abinadi, repented of his sins and formed the Church of God. When he began to organize the Church, Alma used the power of the baptismal covenant to unite the people by explaining it’s importance …
A Creed for Preparation
In light of new assignments, and stemming from recent conversations, and in light of scriptures such as this one: But notwithstanding those things which are written, it always has been given to the aelders of my church from the beginning, and ever shall be, to bconduct all meetings as they are directed and guided by …
FHE: Meekness
This is needed to be understood and embraced in our family. This could be done in a very creative way. I wonder if we couldn’t make it a focus with goals and reminders.
First Presidency Message: The Choice to Be Grateful
The Choice to Be Grateful, by President Henry B. Eyering, Ensign December 2011 This past week, I had the opportunity to put this teaching into practice in my own life. I prayed specifically to know who I could go and help. When the answer came I was able to go and spend time with that …
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FHE: Welcome to Zion
Rachel suggested that we do a family home evening lesson on Zion and what it means to establish Zion. Point to her patriarchal blessing and discuss that with the children. Here is where you will prepare for that assignment… Maybe take them on a car ride around the neighborhood and tell them we’re going to …
The Israelites weren’t asked to do Home Teaching
As far as I am aware, we have no account of ancient Israel having any responsibilities towards home teaching. Home teaching is not something that we can be compelled to do. No, this is why in Mosaic law, there was no provision for home teaching. The work of home teaching is done only voluntarily by …
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Anger – Family Home Evening
We have a need to address anger in our family. Let’s do a family home evening plan based off of the scripture in 3 Nephi 13:21-22 21 Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, and it is also written before you, that thou shalt not akill, and whosoever shall kill …