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

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 36

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty-six in the manuals, the Junior Primary is an exception to this and these lessons are based on lesson thirty-five. The Primary program should be drawing near and so you may want to review parts at the dinner table as well. You could expand this discussion to include the topics of your Sacrament meeting. If you have a child in Sunbeams or Nursery he learned about being kind to animals. The children learned about Adam naming the animals. They also learned about Noah and the Ark, and rescuing the animals from the … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 35

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty-five in the manual for those over eight. The Junior Primary lessons are based on lesson thirty-four each week. You may want to review the September Primary theme as well. You can also review your family home evening lesson throughout the week. Remember to keep the discussions upbeat and positive. If you have a child who is in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about loving others. The children learned the stories of Jesus healing the blind man, Jesus blessing the little children and the Good Samaritan. The lesson also talked about using … 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 34

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson 34 in then manual if your child is in Senior Primary or higher. If you have child in Junior Primary the discussions are based on lesson 33. The Primary program is coming soon; you may want to review your children’s parts at dinner, if they already have them. If you have a child who is Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about being a friend. He discussed the ways that he can be a friend to others. He learned about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and that Jesus was Lazarus’s friend. He … 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