Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 52

This last week was an interesting one, since all of the manuals had finished up. This means that the teachers chose the lesson topic. Additionally it was a fifth Sunday so each bishop chose the lesson for the Relief Society Priesthood lessons. You may simply want to talk to your family and ask them what their lessons were about. You may consider talking a little bit about the Book of Mormon, since we will begin studying it in Sunday School next week. You can talk about the translation of the Book of Mormon and share stories of how the Book … Continue reading

LDS Weeks in Review September 30-October 13

This week Tristi introduced a great new series that will answer common questions that those of other faiths may have about the church. She answers her first question in Gospel Questions: Are Mormons Christians? Tristi continues her insight into the scriptures with 1 Nephi 5:16-21, 1 Nephi 6 and thoughts about the war chapters, 1 Nephi 7:1-5, 1 Nephi 7:6-15, 1 Nephi 7:16-21, 1 Nephi 7:22, 8:1-11, 1 Nephi 8:12-18, 1 Nephi 8:19-25, 1 Nephi 8:26-34, and 1 Nephi 8:35-38. Miriam reviews several General Conference talks in “The Things of Which I Know,” “The Restoration of the Gospel,” “This Day,” … Continue reading

LDS Week in Review September 25-September 29

We have had a great week in the LDS blogs! I hope that you will take the time to review these great articles. Tristi continued her series on scripture study with 1 Nephi 4:21-38, 1 Nephi 5:1-6, and 1 Nephi 5:7-15. Miriam offers some insight on spiritual development with Your Prayers. Additionally The Gift of the Scriptures talks about the many blessings that the scriptures can bring into your life. Your Preparation for the Sacrament gives suggestions on how to prepare yourself spiritually each week for the Sacrament. Several articles focused on strengthening the family. You can review your children’s … Continue reading

LDS Week in Review: September 10-15

We have had a few blogs covering the different aspects of preparedness. In Are You Preparing in All Areas of Your Life? Miriam points out the importance of being physically prepared to meet the challenges that life throws your way. In What’s In Your Food Storage? Tristi points out some areas that you may not have considered, as well as the importance of adapting food storage to your family’s needs. Tristi has added a great new section about daily scripture study. You can read more of her insights in 1 Nephi 2:1-4, Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 2:5-7, Scripture Study 1 … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: August 19-25

From genealogy to temple marriage to Education Week at BYU, we’ve covered the gauntlet of topics in the LDS blog this week. Monday, August 20th: In Online Genealogy, we discussed some ways to research our family tree from the comfort of our own home. Tuesday August 21st: In Obtaining the Records, we talked about how to get hold of the physical pages in our family tree. In Serving in the Primary: Primary Pianist, we discussed the important role of music in our children’s worship. Wednesday August 22nd: In Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 31, we reviewed what was studied in church … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 28

This week’s dinner discussion topics are based lesson twenty-eight for all members over eight. For those still in Junior Primary and Nursery the topics are based on lesson twenty-seven. Additionally you may want to talk about this month’s theme in sharing time. You can also review your family home evening lesson later in the week. If you have a son in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about family prayer. The lesson shared the story of Christ appearing to the Nephites and telling the people to pray. Additionally the children talked about things they should pray for as a family and … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: July 22-28

From pioneers to the scriptures to helping our youth, this week has brought a great deal of variety. I hope you will find something to help you in your spiritual walk. Monday, July 23rd: In Pray for Comfort, we talked about praying throughout our trials. In How Do You Know When You’ve Lost the Spirit?, we talk about the slow and gradual loss of the Holy Ghost. And in General Conference: “To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision,” we reviewed Elder Robert D. Hales talk to the young men of the church. Tuesday, July 24th: In Dinner … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 27

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson twenty seven in the manual for those who are over the age of eight. The Nursery and Junior Primary lessons are based on lesson twenty six. You may need to adjust this schedule to match your ward’s schedule. As you take the time to reinforce the principles you children learned at church this week, it is important that you bear your testimony on the lessons. This will help your children to recognize and feel the spirit. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned that families can be together … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 26

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson twenty-six for those in Senior Primary and Sunday School. The Sunbeams and Junior Primary’s discussions are based on lesson twenty-five. You may need to adjust according to your ward’s schedule. Remember to have the discussion be a positive thing in your family. If you have a child in Sunbeam’s he learned about loving his family. The children learned that John the Baptist was a cousin to Jesus and that he baptized Jesus. They learned about grandparents, aunts and uncles and how they support the family. They also talked about how the temple … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: July 8-14

This week in the LDS Family blog, we discussed a variety of topics, including agency, priorities, and service. Join us for a review! Gospel Doctrine Lessons: In “I Know Him Not,” we talked about Peter’s denial of the Savior, and how we, too, may be denying Him in our lives. In Release Barabbas, we discussed how many of the Jews chose worldliness over the Savior’s way. In “Thou That Destroyest The Temple…”, we considered the ironic words of those who scorned Christ before He died. And in Deathbed Repentance, we talked about the thieves hanging on the cross with the … Continue reading