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 Week in Review August 27-September 1

I want to start the week in review by saying good bye to Nola. She explains her decision to leave in Farewell. I have really enjoyed reading her insights and having her as a coblogger. I wish her the very best. I also want to welcome Tristi aboard as an LDS blogger. She has been blogging here for some time in both Media and Movie reviews. She has also completed some guest LDS blogs. I know that she will have a lot to share as well. In Chronology of the Old Testament Nola explains how the events in the Old … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 32

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty two for those in Senior Primary and older. Junior Primary and Sunbeams learned about lesson thirty one. Remember the importance of keeping the conversation upbeat and positive. You may need to adjust according to your ward’s schedule. If you have a child in Sunbeams he learned about being grateful for his home. The lesson talked about Lehi and his family traveling to the Promised Land. It also talked about pioneers traveling to Salt Lake. You may want to talk about the nice things about having a home. You can also discuss … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 29

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson twenty-nine in the manuals for Senior Primary and older. Junior Primary and Nursery discussions are based on lesson twenty-eight. You may want to spend time reviewing your family home evening lesson throughout the week as well. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about being obedient. The children learned about the Sermon on the Mount. They also learned the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These are wonderful stories. You may want to talk about times you were obedient and times your children should be obedient. Be sure … 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 25

This week’s discussions are based on lesson twenty-five in the manual for Senior Primary and up. The Nursery and Junior Primary lessons are based on lesson twenty-four. You may need to adjust according to your ward’s schedule. Remember to keep the discussions upbeat and positive. You may want to have your children take turns asking questions. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about caring for his brothers and sisters. The children learned the story of Hyrum helping Joseph when his leg was hurt. The children also learned about Miriam watching over Moses in the bulrushes … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: June 24-30

Thanks for sticking with us for another great week in the LDS Families blog. We covered topics ranging from genealogy to baby blues to working through marriage struggles this week, and we’re glad you could join us for them. In case you missed anything, here is the week in review. Gospel Doctrine: In Whosoever Killeth You…, we discussed the various modern day apostles who gave their life for their faith. In The Mission of the Holy Ghost, we discussed the various roles of the Spirit. In Sorrow Turned to Joy, we discussed both the sadness and the joy of the … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: May 27th – June 2nd

Gospel Doctrine: In The Marriage of the King’s Son, we discussed the parable of the wedding feast, in which the only attendees were those from the street. In Render to Caeser the Things Which Are Caesers, we talked about what the Lord wants from us – and it isn’t our money. In Faith to Move Mountains, we considered how the Lord might ask us to move mountains slowly and in His own time. And in The Cursing of the Fig Tree, we talked about what Christ’s blight on a simple plant could teach. Monday, May 28th: In Dinner Discussion 2007 … Continue reading