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Working Women a Contributing Factor in Marriage and Family Break-Ups

Working women are contributing to marriage and family break-ups. A recent survey in the United Kingdom came to this conclusion. They found after a study of British childhood that ‘women’s increasing economic independence from their male partners is contributing to family break-ups which is in turn damaging children.’ At the risk of being shot down in flames, I admit I’m old fashioned enough to agree. Yet, it really stands to reason. Depending on the type of job they have, women can be earning more than their men. Some men struggle to deal with that, as it makes them feel inferior. … Continue reading →

Young Women: Individual Worth

The third value in the Personal Progress is Individual Worth. The scripture is “Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:10). This theme focuses on self-esteem. The girls should learn that Heavenly Father loves each of them and that He is aware of them and their needs. The experiences focus on learning about how Heavenly Father loves them. They also have the opportunity to realize their talents and gifts. In addition to learning that they are each of worth, the girls learn the importance of helping everyone feel their worth. This is … Continue reading →

Young Women: “Stay on the Path”

In her talk “Stay on the Path” Sister Elaine S Dalton spoke specifically to Young Women. She opens the talk by sharing a story about a hiking trail in a nearby canyon. The trail has a sign that reads “Stay on the Path.” This is especially important in this canyon because of the rough terrain, possible rattlesnakes, and unstable areas. Sister Dalton then shares an experience she had hiking with young women. There was a section of the hike called “Hurricane Pass,” because of the strong winds there. The young women were instructed to stay in the center of the … Continue reading →

Young Women: Spiritual Skills

As your young woman grows up and prepares to go out on her own, you have probably made sure that she has the skills necessary to care for herself. This includes budgeting, cooking, finding a good job, and managing her time well. In fact many of the lessons in Young Women’s deal directly with helping your daughter develop these skills. But have you spent the time necessary so that you daughter has the necessary spiritual skills to survive on her own? Necessary spiritual skills include the ability to discern right from wrong, a desire to live the gospel, and the … Continue reading →

Three Tickets to Peoria – Anderson, Littke, and Morris

Earlier this year, I reviewed a book called “Almost Sisters,” the story of three women who meet at Brigham Young University’s Education Week. They come from different backgrounds, but as they spend the week together, they become fast friends. Inspired by the woman who boarded them for the week, they determined that they would hang in there and learn everything they needed to know to become “crusty old broads,” women who have weathered life’s storms and come out the better. Today’s book is “Three Tickets to Peoria,” which is the second installment in this trilogy. We find that Deenie, Juneau … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Lead, Kindly Light

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The parable of the virgins, given in Matthew 25, is one that most of us are familiar with. President Harold B. Lee has taught us that all ten of the virgins represent members of the church; President Spencer W. Kimball, that the oil in our lamps are acts of a spiritual nature that we perform to prepare ourselves for the Lord’s return. I’d like to elaborate a little bit on what we learned from President Kimball, in relation to a scripture found in Luke. Luke 12:35 bids us to “let your…lights (be) burning.” We also read in Matthew 5:14,16 that … Continue reading →

The LDS Week in Review April 16-21

This week we had a wide variety of topics covered. You can learn more about the gospel doctrine lessons by reading Gospel Doctrine: “I Am a (Spiritual) Child of God”, Gospel Doctrine: “Give Ye Them to Eat”, and Gospel Doctrine: Christ’s “Straightway” and “Immediately.” This week there were several blogs about Relief Society. We learned more about the role of the enrichment committee in Serving in the Relief Society: Enrichment Committee. You can also learn more about past Relief Society presidents by reading Relief Society Presidents: Belle S. Spafford, Relief Society Presidents: Barbara B. Smith and Relief Society Presidents: Barbara … Continue reading →

The LDS Families Week In Review: February 25th – March 3rd

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We have certainly had a prolific week here at the LDS Family Blog! The blogs have ranged in subject, covering nearly every aspect of the gospel. Let’s take a stroll through just a few of them. Gospel Doctrine (Sunday School) In Pride and Charity, we discussed how we need to be certain that we weren’t doing good works to attract worldly attention. In Divine Communication, we discussed how we can use sincere and heartfelt prayer to draw closer to our Heavenly Father. In Receiving What We Give, we were reminded that as we sow, so shall we reap, whether it … Continue reading →

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 2

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson two in the manuals. Hopefully your ward has not gotten off track at this point in the year, but if you have you may need to adjust accordingly. Remember to keep the lessons positive and upbeat. This is a time to reinforce the gospel, and you should make it a positive experience for your family. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned that Heavenly Father has a body. The lesson discussed that Jesus Christ looks like Heavenly Father. The children learned that prophets have seen Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

An Example to Your Children

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Most of us know or have been told that, as parents, our best teaching tool is our example. I, personally, grew up in a household where the mantra was ‘do as I say, not as I do’. My mom usually said this in a joking tone of voice, but she did sincerely mean it. I, myself, have caught myself in typical parenting blunders – my favorite was when I lightly swatted one of my toddlers’ bottoms while saying “We don’t hit!” That one caused an entire shift in parenting technique. A close second occurs on long car trips, when I … Continue reading →