Friday, April 16, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Daily Thought: Faith Experiment
My Faith Experiment
By Jason Young
When I was 13, I began to read the Book of Mormon every day, and I have been blessed every day since.
Jason Young, “My Faith Experiment,” Liahona, Apr. 2010, 6
Our Sunday School class of 13-year-olds was not exactly known for our reverence. However, we had a wonderful teacher who tried her best to teach each lesson by the Spirit. One such lesson was on reading the scriptures.
At the end of the lesson she gave us a challenge. It was meant for all of us, but for some reason she looked directly at me as she said, “I challenge you to read from the Book of Mormon every single day!” I thought to myself, “I will show you. I will do it!”
I began 1 Nephi chapter 1 that very night and continued reading every day. I probably did not have a proper attitude when I began, but over time I began to like the way reading the Book of Mormon made me feel. Reading each night became an enjoyable habit.
Months later I came to Alma 32 and was impressed by the idea of a faith experiment. In school we had just learned about conducting scientific experiments, so I kneeled down and told Heavenly Father that I was beginning the experiment. I asked that I would come to know whether the Book of Mormon was true.
In hindsight, I know that Heavenly Father answered my prayers many times. Reading daily from the Book of Mormon gave me increased capacity to overcome evil. I felt closer to my Father in Heaven. I felt strengthened by the power of the Holy Ghost to overcome obstacles. What Alma said about experimenting with God’s word is true: “It beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me” (Alma 32:28).
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Great Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
Hey Everyone! This is a family favorite recipe in our house. We use Hershey Kisses on top, and they are great also for parties or just to snack on although they are definately not diet friendly.Hope You enjoy!
Daily Thought: Personality Development in Children
Hey Everyone. Here's some great stuff about parenting. Hope you enjoy!
"Children are not just little adults. They go through typical characteristics of growth—intellectually, emotionally, and socially—on their way to becoming adults. When parents realize these things, there is less strain on both parents and children."
"Athough Satan cannot tempt little children directly, their innocence and trust make them very open to suggestions and to the influences of others. They look to their parents, older brothers and sisters, and other children and adults for examples and models of behavior to follow. For these reasons, childhood is a crucial time for laying the proper foundation."
"Parents need to be constantly alert to the influences around their children and work hard to teach them the gospel. Parents often unknowingly lead children astray through uncaring, unthinking, and inconsistent behavior."
To read the entire article click Here
"Children are not just little adults. They go through typical characteristics of growth—intellectually, emotionally, and socially—on their way to becoming adults. When parents realize these things, there is less strain on both parents and children."
"Athough Satan cannot tempt little children directly, their innocence and trust make them very open to suggestions and to the influences of others. They look to their parents, older brothers and sisters, and other children and adults for examples and models of behavior to follow. For these reasons, childhood is a crucial time for laying the proper foundation."
"Parents need to be constantly alert to the influences around their children and work hard to teach them the gospel. Parents often unknowingly lead children astray through uncaring, unthinking, and inconsistent behavior."
To read the entire article click Here
Monday, June 29, 2009
Cake Decorating Ideas: Fourth of July
I hope you all like these great 4th of July cake ideas. They can be difficult, but are worth it when your friends and family gather to celebrate and admire your work! Have a happy holiday!
Daily Thought: The Act of Charity
1 Corinthians Chapter 13 verses 1 through 8
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not acharity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the apoor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
It is difficult to be kind at times when we are rushing though this world of activities.
People get in our way we feel as we are just trying to do our best. We would be better, we say, if it weren't for so and so, or such and such. Brothers and sisters may we be more patient with each other and really exhibit charity to those around us. May we spread feelings of love and good cheer as we are kind to one another. May we exemplify the example of Jesus Christ as we choose to love more quickly and more strongly than we choose to hate.
Great Recipe: Inside Out Bacon Cheeseburgers
Hey Everyone! I wanted to share a recipe for all you burger lovers out there. This one is great and relatively easy to put together. I recommend using kaiser rolls or grilled sour dough bread with the burger and your favorite bbq sauce. Enjoy!
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