Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 45

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson 45 in the lesson manuals. The Junior Primary lessons are a week behind. Towards the end of the year the lessons begin to run out. If this happens, the teacher may choose a topic for the lesson. You may simply need to ask your family about it. You can also discuss the Christmas story and Christ with your children at dinner. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned that we can all help at church. The children talked about the different responsibilities that each calling entails. They talked … Continue reading

LDS Week in Review: October 22-28

Tristi offers more insight to the basics of the gospel in Gospel Questions: What If I Want to Leave the Church? She also continues her study of the scriptures in 1 Nephi 11:1-11, 1 Nephi 11:12-23, and 1 Nephi 11:24-36. Miriam offers five suggestions to help bring your family closer together in Protecting Families. She also gives suggestions to cover around the dinner table in Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 39. Miriam reports on her preparedness and issues a new set of challenges in November Preparedness Goals. Family Home Evening: Five Ideas to Help You Spend Time Together focuses on family … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 38

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty-eight in your manual. The Junior Primary lessons are based on lesson thirty-seven. You may need to adjust according to your ward’s schedule with Stake Conference. You may also want to include one or two conference talks to discuss with your family, as well as the Sharing Time theme for the month. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about being honest. The children learned that the Ten Commandments and the Articles of Faith both teach that they should be honest. They also learned the story of the … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 37

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty-seven in the manual. The Junior Primary and Nursery children are a week behind, so the discussions are on lesson thirty-six. You may want to discuss the talks from Sacrament meeting or the Sharing time theme in Primary as well. Keep the discussions upbeat and positive. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about being an example. The lesson talked about how Jesus Christ is an example for each of us. The children learned the story of Jesus and Zaccheus, which illustrates the importance of being kind. The … Continue reading

Week in Review — September 17th – 22nd

We’ve had a lot of great articles here in LDS this last week. In case you missed any, here’s a rundown for you: Tristi wondered if it was time to address a sensitive topic in Is It Time to Teach Your Child the Facts of Life? She also posed questions about our willingness to share our religious beliefs in Do We Share What We Believe? In Chances to Be Good, she discussed the ways in which we are given the opportunity to live our beliefs. Miriam presented Week 35 in her dinner discussion series, and in Treating Others Kindly, addressed … 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

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 30

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty for those who are older than eight. Junior Primary and Nursery’s discussions are based on lesson twenty-nine. You may also want to discuss the sharing time theme with your children. This month it focuses on recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about saying he was sorry. The lesson taught the children that even though they might make mistakes, it is important to apologize and try to fix them. This focused briefly on repentance. The children learned the story of … 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