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First Presidency Message: Feeding His Lambs

Our First Presidency Message for the month of February as found in the Ensign is by President Henry B. Eyring and is entitled, “Feeding His Lambs.” After the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, He was resurrected and came to find his disciples. They were out fishing. He told them where to cast their nets, and they were able to catch several fish. Then they had a meal together, after which time He taught them important things pertaining to His kingdom. President Eyring points out that Christ fed them before He taught them, taking care of their immediate needs. Then He taught … Continue reading →

My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs

When my husband and I were first married, we were both unemployed. I had been working for a floral shop in a town about twenty miles away from the apartment we’d found, and quit my job in order to move. He lost his job the week before the wedding, so there we were, both dead broke. We’d already put a down payment on the apartment and decided to go ahead and move there anyway, and we did, after the honeymoon. We then both went out and pounded the pavement. Following a prompting, we decided not to wait to start our … Continue reading →

Relief Society: “Three Goals to Guide You”

In his talk “Three Goals to Guide You” President Thomas S Monson spoke specifically to the sisters in Relief Society. He opens his talk by explaining that as he prayed about what to talk about he felt prompted to share these three goals that the women of the church should be working on. The first goal is to study diligently. President Monson stresses the importance of studying the scriptures. He points out that this will keep our testimonies strong. He also emphasizes the importance of teaching your children from the scriptures so that their testimonies might be made stronger. He … Continue reading →

Relief Society: “I Will Strengthen Thee; I Will Help Thee”

In her talk “I Will Strengthen Thee; I Will Help Thee” Sister Barbara Thompson speaks to parents. She explains that she was a social worker for several years and has helped many families at times of crises. She emphasizes that the family is under attack. It is becoming more and more important to protect our families. Sister Thompson pointed out that a stable family has children who know who they are and where they are going. They have direction and purpose in life. In a dysfunctional family the children are floundering and without purpose. They do not have values that … Continue reading →

Relief Society: “Feed My Sheep”

In her talk “Feed My Sheep” Sister Silvia H. Allred speaks about visiting teaching. She opens her talk by sharing her testimony. Sister Allred then goes on to explain that as a presidency they have spent time together studying and fasting to understand the purposes of Relief Society. She explains that one way that we can offer relief is through visiting teaching. She says: “One of the ways Relief Society sisters can feed His sheep is through visiting teaching. ‘The purposes of visiting teaching are to build caring relationships with each sister and to offer support, comfort, and friendship.’ To … Continue reading →

Reaching the One

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Since I am a part of the new Relief Society presidency in our newly combined ward, we have been going on visits to get to know some of the other members that we don’t know already. Since we had portions of 3 wards combined into one, it is a daunting task to get to know everyone. However, I have found that when you visit someone in their home, you truly get a better sense of who they are, and how you can help them. I think this is why the idea of Visiting Teaching is so important. I’m realizing this … Continue reading →

Visiting Teaching Message – March 2008

When the Ensign Magazine arrives each month, a full page is devoted to the message that we as visiting teachers should deliver to our assigned sisters. This issue, however, does not have such a page. Instead, we are encouraged to read the magazine and determine for ourselves which article we feel is most appropriate for our sisters, or which one appeals to us most. The magazine offers many inspirational choices. I mention just a few of them here. “He Lives! The Witness of Latter-Day Prophets” features a quote from each of our prophets, testifying of their knowledge of the divinity … Continue reading →

Fishers of Men: What Are Our Nets?

When Jesus sought out His disciples, He told the men who had previously been working as fishermen that He would make them fishers of men, meaning that He would teach them how to gather men into His fold. We have also been asked to be fishers of men in our own time and in our own lands. As we tell others about the gospel, we act as fishers of men, inviting them to step into Christ’s net and be gathered up with those He calls His. But as we seek to share the gospel with others, what nets are we … 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 →