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The Blessings of Church Membership

When people look at our church or think about Mormons, many people only see the restrictions that we commit to when we join the church. This includes no alcohol, coffee, tea, and no smoking. Often times it is too easy to get caught up in the things that you don’t instead of focusing on the things that do. The church also offers many blessing as a result of being members of the church. First of all the things that we are not supposed to do, there is little that we are really missing. Studies and experience have shown that there … Continue reading →

Finding Energy while Following the Word of Wisdom

In the Word of Wisdom we are counseled to take good care of our bodies. We are told specifically not to drink “hot drinks” (tea and coffee). We are also counseled to go to bed early and get up early (Doctrine and Covenants 88:124). It can be difficult to find the energy to do everything that you want to do. Here are five ways to increase your energy without taking supplements and caffeine. These suggestions will help to improve your overall health as well. 1) It is important to get enough sleep. This can be difficult when you are a … Continue reading →

The Word of Wisdom: A Missionary Tool

The Word of Wisdom is a blessing to those that choose to live it. The counsel can bring you peace, and help you live a healthy life. It also encourages a focus on the importance of being concerned with your health, and taking care of your body. It counsels us the importance of taking care of your body, and appreciating the blessings that it gives you. In addition to that it is a great missionary tool. It is through the simple observance of your choices regarding alcohol, smoking, coffee and tea that many people realize that you are Mormon. The … Continue reading →

Keeping The Word of Wisdom

The Word of Wisdom is a wonderful guideline for the health and safety of the members of the church. Often people think that it is only teenagers or new members that are tempted to disobey the Word of Wisdom or who might find themselves in a situation when it is difficult to obey it. In my experience as an adult I have been in more situations where I had to stand up for my beliefs then when I was growing up. This may be because I grew up in Utah and I now live outside of Utah or it may … Continue reading →

Remember the Word of Wisdom During the Holidays

It is important to remember to care for yourself as the holidays approach. It is a wonderful time of year to remember the counsel of the Word of Wisdom. With the onset of winter, it is also the onset of comfort foods, sweets, and no time to exercise. It is little wonder that many people end up over-indulging, and feeling sick and drained. The way you feel physically will affect your emotional and spiritual well being as well. Here are five things you can do to keep yourself on track for a good Christmas season. 1) Remember to take time … Continue reading →

Gospel Questions: What about Those Latte-Drinking Mormons?

A non-member friend recently asked me: Is it true I can’t drink tea, coffee, alcohol and be a Mormon? And why did the missionaries tell me I couldn’t drink coffee, but my Mormon friend goes to Starbucks every day for a latte? As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have what is called “The Word of Wisdom.” This is a revelation that was given to Joseph Smith which gives us guidelines about the care and nourishment of our bodies. In this revelation, we are counseled to stay away from coffee, tea, alcohol and tobacco. There … Continue reading →

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 15

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson fifteen for Senior Primary and up. Nursery and Junior Primary lessons are based week fourteen. Remember to keep a positive attitude while reviewing the lessons. This should never be a time when you talk to a specific child about specific trials. If you have a child in Nursery he learned about Adam and Eve. The lesson talked about the creation, and Adam and Eve’s role in the creation. The children learned that they were created in the image of Heavenly Father. You may want to talk about how you are grateful for … Continue reading →

The LDS Families Week in Review: April 2nd – April 8th

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Gospel Doctrine: This week’s Gospel Doctrine covers the upcoming lesson 13, “I Will Give Unto Thee the Keys of the Kingdom,” which involves Matthew 15:21-17:9. In “Great Is Thy Faith”, we examined the faith of the Canaanite woman who asked the Savior to heal her daughter, and how we can press on even when we seem to receive no answer to our pleadings. In The Signs of the Times, we considered the fact that we might look too often for the sensational and miss the small and simple signs of the Lord. In “Flesh and Blood Hath Not Revealed It … Continue reading →