tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11428200334984916312024-02-19T18:45:16.851-08:00Strong ArmorStrengthening individuals, marriages, families and communitiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger552125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-84420560311975921932023-11-01T21:07:00.005-07:002023-11-01T21:07:48.619-07:00Gratitude Journals<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">I had fun making these for my friend who is making Gratitude Journals (designed in Canva).</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a35474f0-7fff-9213-2a80-6bc0389fdada"><img height="426px;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/ovCgLicTgDHN8mEtqG7Gq5kYFlA4Tf0UJpAPcc96b5r2AecWUNPaFwiLKzIORAg2Hpnhc3Md1EmIgQ7ZeK5y-3AuDUXNI8ejSKoyWQcBmreBYDODlZcW25q8xy_qUMuFBiTEkBm0WTULTrq2PglOsu_K1A=s2048" width="426px;" /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4CKzAFPqZ0Qe1D7AISd6X67jnsDev_bOMpM1h_LHzqZtmPBKexfQqkH8yCRL2tSj8LjtAUUnnkEGCg_jXHuPZ76pC5CxKJ5PXg5IffrVS1vGJLmKaQCqCozeatX3NBY20Wi2OioB1WAsFNQQa_uF4GH8CfcWzx7woXSl5x-h9dipGHXwtx2y06Ncu_M/s1036/Gratitude%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1036" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4CKzAFPqZ0Qe1D7AISd6X67jnsDev_bOMpM1h_LHzqZtmPBKexfQqkH8yCRL2tSj8LjtAUUnnkEGCg_jXHuPZ76pC5CxKJ5PXg5IffrVS1vGJLmKaQCqCozeatX3NBY20Wi2OioB1WAsFNQQa_uF4GH8CfcWzx7woXSl5x-h9dipGHXwtx2y06Ncu_M/w490-h373/Gratitude%20Graphic.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-fbbe066b-7fff-0596-6ec9-aa25829fc547"><img height="500px;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/Z2RRozblSxlN9zPPmmZ1KGJJ7daabDri6PaISk1djnKYbkAZBsHCe2kCXpR2uRmXGtw5P2gBS-eN-XneAvS2XKbCwMclFvXfMipjc4crmzQTg5EtIyIhkg9q9Jcnq-TLinpCWfjlE-im5TsN_wsQB8r15g=s2048" width="500px;" /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-49464024473832046522018-06-01T13:38:00.001-07:002023-11-01T20:53:34.271-07:00Book Review - Upheld: Ordinary Women Discovering an Extraordinary God<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want to feel uplifted and hopeful, I have the book for you....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grace Lane is a pen name. This book was actually written by five women with the common goal of sharing their experiences and hopefully uplifting others. One of the authors is my dear friend who I have known since elementary school. I witnessed her trials from an outsider's perspective. Reading this book helped me to learn how she truly felt and what she learned. I admire how she relied on the Lord and had such strong faith throughout her experiences. I can only hope I would have been that strong had I been in her place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Writing about motherhood and her husband’s health struggles, Rebekah lives true to the meaning of her name—to bind. Life’s experiences have shaped her into a wise, steadfast daughter of God who has the beautiful ability to make others laugh through her clever wit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jeni’s stories revolve around the loving care of her son with special needs. Knowing that he will not live out his childhood, she’s armed with strength and determination to give him the best life possible. The bright hope Jeni finds through the Savior will encourage the lowest of hearts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Elizabeth is passionate about sharing the Light of Christ. You’ll feel this in reading about the challenges she faces with her spouse’s addiction and divorce. Through sophistication, uplifting words, and a touch of spunk, she’s a modern-day disciple “gathering in the fold” and feeding His sheep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A woman of intuition, Faith has a distinctive gift for understanding people. Her personal goal in life is to help women recognize their potential in whatever role they fill. She writes about her battle in overcoming abuse as a child and her fight with low self-esteem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A single mom for ten years, Dawn not only believes the motto “Light trumps darkness”, but she lives it every day. Her short stories are about finding God after a heart-crushing divorce. Dawn touches many lives through her unwavering testimony and simple ways.</span></div>
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We've all experienced awkward conversations. I just had one at a recent family event and that motivated me to write this post. Eight of us were seated at a luncheon and half the people at the table made the experience uncomfortable. One of the individuals actually fell asleep sitting up to avoid interaction (super awkward!).<br />
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I personally love conversing with others and have been comfortable talking to anyone and everyone since I was a toddler. But I recognize that conversations may feel torturous to different individuals.<br />
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Whether you are on the phone or conversing face to face, try your best to focus and concentrate on the conversation. Treat the person like they are important and don't multi-task or think about something else. If you are busy or distracted, politely excuse yourself from the conversation until you can eliminate the distraction or complete the other task. No one likes to feel like the person they are talking to doesn't really care.<br />
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If you are in the same room with someone and conversing with them, you need to be conscious of your body language. Depending on the nature of the conversation, you can smile, nod, look empathetic, give them a hug, pat their hand, etc. In all conversations it is important to look at the other person's face so they know you are focusing on them. Hint: Don't fall asleep.<br />
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People like it when you show interest in them. Whether you are chatting with a relative, friend, stranger, or customer service representative, it is a smart move to ask them questions. With a relative or friend, you can ask them what they've been up to or how they've been feeling. With a stranger you can make small talk about the weather or something around you. With a customer service rep, you can ask them how their day is going. Asking questions about someone shows you care. Some people you talk to may end up going on and on about themselves and in those situations you'll just need to be patient. If they are also good conversationalists, they will ask you questions as well.<br />
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LISTEN, DON'T JUST WAIT TO TALK<br />
An effective conversation involves both parties having a chance to talk. If one person dominates the conversation, constantly talking about themselves, the other person may feel irritated or unimportant. You can always learn something when you listen to someone. Respond when people say something to show you're paying attention. You'll miss out if you are just waiting for your turn to talk. And don't change the subject when the other person finishes talking because that is a dead give away that you didn't care what they were saying and were just waiting for "your turn."<br />
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AVOID TOUCHY TOPICS<br />
Don't bring up controversial or deeply personal topics such as politics, religion, money, divorce, etc. If the other person insists on discussing these, be pleasant and don't contribute anything that will make others uncomfortable. Or make a joke that you avoid discussing politics and religion and change the subject. If both parties are capable of engaging in a polite discussion about personal topics, you can try it out but be careful.<br />
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DON'T GOSSIP<br />
Remember the saying, "He who gossips to you, will gossip of you." People won't trust you if you gossip about others. It is okay to positively say things about other people that are applicable to the conversation but don't say anything about someone when they are not there unless you'd say the same exact thing if they were present. If you have a concern or need to vent about something, pick a close trusted friend or loved one to discuss concerns with and ask them to keep your issues confidential.<br />
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Look for the best in the person you are talking to. If they say something dumb, forgive them and move on quickly to another topic. Don't be easily offended. Treat yourself with kindness as well. Don't rehash conversations in your mind after they occur and try to think about what you should have said.<br />
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Hope this helps.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-52370339708419888672017-02-27T10:42:00.000-08:002018-09-13T14:12:59.559-07:00Book Review - At the Pulpit, 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/at-the-pulpit">At the Pulpit</a> is a refreshing collection of women’s voices from the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book contains 54 speeches given by women from 1831 to current day and is an impressive collection that shows the strength of women in the church. After reading the words of these eloquent women, I felt empowered and grateful for their examples of courage, compassion, and faithfulness. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Life can be very full and busy at times. I worried that I wouldn't be able to find time to read and review this book at first. But during quiet minutes, I found myself drawn to it to bring me peace. I loved the stories and I felt stronger and more motivated after reading it. Sister Jacobs had it right in the infographic below.<br />
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In the first chapter, I was impressed with the leadership of Lucy Mack Smith (aka “Mother Smith,” mother of Joseph and Hyrum Smith). In 1831, Lucy Mack Smith was part of a group that was planning to travel to Kirtland, Ohio from Fayette, New York. Two prominent males in the group refused to lead the group during the journey and deferred to Mother Smith. She rallied the troops and handled the finances, food, lodging, and spiritual guidance. At one point, the group was stuck in Buffalo, waiting for the ice to break in the harbor. Another party there encouraged Smith and her group to hide their religious identity to avoid prejudice. Smith rejected the advice and instead “boldly proclaimed her Mormon beliefs” to the townspeople.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Eliza R. Snow’s speech to the Salt Lake City 17<sup>th</sup> Ward Relief Society really struck a chord with me in regards to how church callings should work. She said, “Each member of the society should study to know her place, and honor herself by filling it honorably , and all move forward like machinery that is perfect in all its parts. Let no one overstep her mark or in the least crowd against another… And if this principle shall be carried out in every department, the society will move like clockwork.” Her beautifully chosen words and appropriate similes describe how callings should be handled not only in just olden days but now as well. Each person is to learn and magnify her calling and not hinder others from fulfilling their responsibilities by enabling them or doing things that are outside their realm of stewardship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Great lessons on forgiveness were conveyed in Jane Harper Neyman’s story and words. Neyman had been widowed twice and had lost four other family members. She was destitute. When she applied to join the Nauvoo Relief Society in 1842, she was rejected because of gossip regarding two of her daughters who had been accused of sexual immorality. She continued to show great faith and serve others. Eventually Neyman became the first Relief Society in Beaver, Utah and her motto as president was “gather up the fragments, let nothing be lost.” When she addressed the Relief Society sisters in Beaver First Ward in 1869, she encouraged all “to be forbearing and forgiving, refraining as much as possible from scrutinizing the conduct of our neighbors, remembering always that we are human and must therefore err.” She set the expectation in the Relief Society sisterhood that “they will live above reproach and by guarding the doors of their lips keep themselves from censure.” What a wise woman to encourage charity and teach sisters to refrain from gossip, slander and judging others.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Zina D. H. Young was a great example of serving God. She was described as the heart of women's work in the church. "Sister Zina was all love and sympathy, and drew people after her by reason of that tenderness." She spoke to the Relief Society sisters in her ward and valued motherhood and said children are "blessings from God entrusted to your care." Yet she also showed compassion to the sisters who did not have children and urged them to be comforted, saying, "We serve a just God, and if you are faithful to his cause it will be no loss to you." This is as applicable today as it was nearly 150 years ago.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.84px;">After my son put his mission papers in and we were waiting for his mission call, I had a very spiritual and important dream. In my dream, I saw the place where my son would serve his mission. It was an island with a strong European influence. It was so definite in my mind that I had absolutely no doubt he would be called to an island like that. The second important part of my dream was when I saw great giant waves in the ocean. I had the feeling that these weren't literal waves but symbolic waves. At first I felt a sense of panic but then I had the strong and undeniable feeling that I should completely trust the Lord and turn everything over to Him. Little did I know how important this dream would become to our family.</span></div>
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I know that Jesus Christ can calm all of our inward storms and He will help my son because He loves him and wants him to feel joy and grown and learn. My son ended up returning home from his mission earlier than expected. We are so proud of his desire to serve and all his hard work. A mission is a mission no matter how long you serve.</div>
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Here's an analogy that helps show how the Lord will help us through the stormy seas and help adversity be for our gain.</div>
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In the middle of my anxiety and despair, I reread the account of the Jaredites crossing the “great deep” (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/ether/2.25?lang=eng#24" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ether 2:25</a>). I can only imagine their anxious anticipation as they entered their barges. Their journey might be perilous, but they knew they were headed to “a land choice above all other lands” (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/ether/2.15?lang=eng#14" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ether 2:15</a>).<o:p></o:p></div>
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“The Lord God caused that there should be a furious wind blow upon the face of the waters, towards the promised land; and thus they were tossed upon the waves of the sea before the wind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“And it came to pass that they were many times buried in the depths of the sea, because of the mountain waves which broke upon them, and also the great and terrible tempests which were caused by the fierceness of the wind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“… When they were encompassed about by many waters they did cry unto the Lord, and he did bring them forth again upon the top of the waters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“And it came to pass that the wind did never cease to blow towards the promised land while they were upon the waters; and thus they were driven forth before the wind” (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/ether/6.5-8?lang=eng#4" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ether 6:5–8</a>).<o:p></o:p></div>
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These verses became personal to me. I felt that I was in my own barge, with winds of anxiety beating upon me and waves of depression swelling over me and burying me in the depths of despair. When I was “encompassed about” and would cry unto the Lord, I would break through the surface but would then be buried once more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I read verse 8 again: “The wind did never cease to blow towards the promised land … and thus they were driven forth before the wind” (emphasis added). Then it hit me. The very wind that caused the mountainous waves to bury the barges also blessed the Jaredites on their journey. I had been pleading with Heavenly Father to calm the wind and waves, but without them, I might not reach whatever “promised land” He was leading me to.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These verses changed my outlook on life. My anxiety and depression had increased my reliance on Heavenly Father. Without the wind and waves, I might never have come to know God as I have—and the Jaredites might never have reached the promised land.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For now, a few years after this experience, my winds of anxiety are no longer gusting and my waves of depression have ceased to bury me. But if and when the tempest returns, I will call upon the Lord and be thankful, knowing that calm seas don’t carry barges to the promised land—stormy seas do.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;">Here are some informative articles, videos, blog posts and podcasts that may help provide some understanding about depression, anxiety, and early returned missionaries.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/like-a-broken-vessel?lang=eng&_r=1" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/like-a-broken-vessel?lang=eng&_r=1</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2016-05-012-elder-hollands-counsel-for-early-returned-missionaries?lang=eng" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2016-05-012-elder-hollands-counsel-for-early-returned-missionaries?lang=eng</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865628809/6-lies-early-returned-missionaries-tell-themselves.html?pg=all" style="color: #1787eb;">http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865628809/6-lies-early-returned-missionaries-tell-themselves.html?pg=all</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="http://ldsmag.com/what-this-mission-president-would-like-every-early-returned-missionary-to-know/" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">http://ldsmag.com/what-this-mission-president-would-like-every-early-returned-missionary-to-know/</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="https://typedlettershome.com/2016/10/06/a-letter-to-every-erm/" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">https://typedlettershome.com/2016/10/06/a-letter-to-every-erm/</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="http://www.provomormondude.com/2015/09/dealing-with-depression-as-latter-day.html" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">http://www.provomormondude.com/2015/09/dealing-with-depression-as-latter-day.html</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/ensign/2016/02/depression?lang=eng" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">https://www.lds.org/ensign/2016/02/depression?lang=eng</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/new-era/2016/09/dealing-with-depression?lang=eng" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">https://www.lds.org/new-era/2016/09/dealing-with-depression?lang=eng</a></span><br style="background-color: white; 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color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><a href="https://www.mormon.org/blog/dealing-with-depression-and-mental-illness#d" style="color: #0085cb; text-decoration: none;">https://www.mormon.org/blog/dealing-with-depression-and-mental-illness#d</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><a href="https://www.mormonchannel.org/listen/series/mormon-channel-daily-audio/his-grace-being-an-early-returned-missionary" style="background-color: white; color: #0085cb; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px; text-decoration: none;">https://www.mormonchannel.org/listen/series/mormon-channel-daily-audio/his-grace-being-an-early-returned-missionary</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15.84px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Puritan; 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Wait until it's dark and turn out the lights. One person hides with a cell phone. In the pitch black, everyone goes looking for this one person. Every so often he must call the other phone and give clues to where he is hiding. If you have one, get a night vision video camera to follow the guests, and watch the tape later.</div>
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You need at least five people for this game and make sure you have plenty of room to play. The room must also be as dark as possible so draw the curtains and shut the door. All of the players go into the room except for one person who is named the hunter who must wait outside with the flashlight. The person outside the room must count to thirty whilst the other people will act like mannequins in a store and stand as still as possible and try not to laugh. </div>
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The Hunter then enters the dark room and using the flashlight he must locate the players. Once he finds a player then he must try his best to make the mannequin move, talk or laugh. If they do then the mannequin is out of the game. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since my youth, I have struggled with spatial things. Things such as folding paper airplanes and answering those test questions that involve imagining how an unfolded patterned cube would look when folded back up. These things tend to frustrate me and make me feel helpless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fast forward to my adulthood. Todd Huisken (creator of Bible Origami) reached out to me to review his new origami book. Todd was my dear friend during our freshman year of college but after we graduated we lost touch. We reconnected when he found my blog and asked me if I would give an honest review his book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Todd sent me a copy of his book, "Bible Origami," along with some paper so that I could try creating some of his designs. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(I'd kept my spatial inadequacies hidden so he had no idea how challenging this would be for me.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I bravely sat down to try my hand at "Bible Origami." I started with making Joseph's Coat of Many Colors. I followed the directions and illustrations exactly. Imagine my surprise and delight when I was able to do it! I literally screamed out, "LOOK WHAT I MADE!" (Sure, my family mocked me a bit for my over-enthusiasm but they were happy for me.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then I got excited and started making some more things from the book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He is more spatially gifted than I am so he tried a "skill level 3" project and he did a great job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Needless to say, I highly recommend Todd Huisken's Bible Origami book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are the top 5 reasons that this book is AMAZING:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1) <span style="font-size: large;">Anyone can do this!</span> Even people with no natural ability (like me) can do this with the easy instructions and diagrams in the book. They can start with the easier designs and then work their way up to the more complex ones. And all you need is the book and some paper to fold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2) <span style="font-size: large;">Keeping wiggly hands busy!</span> Let's face it, folding the service programs at church into paper airplanes is maybe not the most appropriate activity. Kids (or adults) can learn to create origami that is related to the gospel instead. Busy hands = quiet, reverent children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3) <span style="font-size: large;">Reinforce lessons! </span>At church last Sunday the children had a lesson about the Ten Virgins. I thought to myself, wouldn't it be cool to have the kids make their own origami lamp as a follow-up to studying this parable? They could do this at the end of their class, or with their families or church group during the week. It could also be used in home-schooling or religious schools.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4) <span style="font-size: large;">Missionary tool! </span>How fun would it be to have a missionary teach someone a parable from the Bible and then make an origami item to leave behind as a keepsake? Or perhaps to leave a note on an origami creation when trying to reach someone who isn't home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5) <span style="font-size: large;">Family fun! </span>Families can work on this together. This is a great way for people to use hand-eye coordination and to increase their spatial abilities and confidence. It is also a great Sabbath-day activity for families. Family members can create their own figures to teach lessons at Family Night or this can be a Family Home Evening group activity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm so glad Todd asked me to review his book. What started out as an intimidating task turned into a delightful activity that increased my confidence. I plan on sharing this book with my nephews and nieces next.</span><br />
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We had a committee of around 20 people working on it and it was incredible. Everyone magnified their responsibilities and I have to say it turned out to be quite a memorable event for the girls.</div>
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We based the theme around the Wizard of Oz but adjusted it to fit our desired goal. Our theme was "There's No Place Like Home with Our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ." Our focus was trying to prepare the girls to attend the temple someday and then eventually return to live with Heavenly Father.</div>
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When the girls entered the building, they were greeted with a yellow brick road and some giant lollypops.<br />
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These lollypops were made of pool noodles and duct tape. Clever! I'm pretty sure we took a lot of these ideas from Pinterest and then just did our own variation.<br />
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The sign told the girls to follow the yellow brick road to the cultural hall where everyone was meeting up.<br />
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We borrowed this sign. Super cute!<br />
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We had a sign-in table where each of the leaders grabbed a basket with all the information and booklets for their wards (one leader per ward).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gospel Standard: I will live now to be worthy to go to
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The girls each made these cute temples with a Gospel Standard on them.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Faith in God: Learning and Living the Gospel #6 – Tell a
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At this station, the girls were able to learn about <a href="https://www.lds.org/friend/2016/06/abish-was-a-missionary?lang=eng">Abish from the Book of Mormon</a>. They wrote down how they would be brave like Abish. They also roll played various hypothetical situations and how they could be brave like Abish in those cases.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Abish’s father taught her to believe in Jesus
Christ. In her city, not many people believed in Jesus. After Ammon came to her
people and taught King Lamoni, Abish knew that Heavenly Father wanted her to
share the gospel with the people. She was finally able to tell everyone about
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Faith in God: Developing Talents #9 - <u>Learn
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practice good nutrition, good health, and good grooming, including <u>modest
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gospel Standard: I will dress modestly to show respect
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We took an idea from an article called
</span><a href="https://www.lds.org/new-era/2009/11/head-shoulders-knees-and-toes?lang=eng" style="font-family: inherit;">“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” by Laurie Walker</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in the November 2009 New Era
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">HEAD: Put your hands on your head and
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">SHOULDERS:
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your toes. Make sure your shirt doesn’t
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She encouraged each girl to "<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2016/04/see-yourself-in-the-temple?lang=eng">see yourself in the temple.</a>" We had a giant mirror with a temple outline on it that each girl had the chance to look in and imagine herself going there someday.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Faith in God: Learning and Living the Gospel #7 – Read
<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/89?lang=eng">Doctrine and Covenants 89</a>. <u>Discuss how Heavenly Father blesses
us when we faithfully live the Word of Wisdom</u>.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will use the names of Heavenly
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will only read and watch things
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good and make my “spirit” happy. I will
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will not gossip. I will not swear. I will live the Word of Wisdom by eating good
food and saying NO to things that are bad for my body. I will stand up for
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They served these delicious fruit pizzas at the beginning of class. They were a ton of work and we really appreciated all those that created them in the super hot kitchen. They were dressed like "Auntie Em." We included the recipe in the booklet in case the girls wanted to try making the fruit pizzas at home with their families later.</span></div>
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thoroughly combined (do not overmix). Roll cookie dough about ¼ inch thick.
Place on pizza pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes until
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condensed milk, cream cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well.
When crust is cool, spread cream mixture on top of crust and top with
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How darling is this couple? They are not only beautiful on the outside but also on the inside. I can't even tell you how incredible they are. They will have a wonderful life together.</div>
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Entry area. They used a piece of furniture from their future home.</div>
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The gift area was right near the entry door. The beautiful table was made by one of our friends and they mainly used pallets. It was a lot of work to create it but it sure is lovely.</div>
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The bride and groom greeted guests in front of this cool wooden backdrop. The bride's parents purchased it from someone locally who had made it for their child's wedding before and it will be saved to use for future weddings (lot of daughters!).</div>
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The seating area was beautiful. I love that they had <a href="http://www.costco.com/Feit-Outdoor-Weatherproof-String-Light-Set%2c-Black%2c-48-ft%2c--24-Light-Sockets%2c-Includes-36-Bulbs.product.100140552.html">Costco lights</a> hanging throughout the room. They used 10 strands and I believe they hired someone to hang them up.</div>
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For the tables, they used long white round tablecloths and then burlap toppers. A lace runner went over the burlap. The white chairs added a classy touch and the burlap that was wrapped around the chairs was a nice touch.</div>
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This was a fun backdrop for the small wedding cake. Unfortunately I took the picture before the wedding cake was put out on the brown circular hat box but you can get the idea and use your imagination.</div>
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Since the happy couple met while working at <a href="http://bahamabucks.com/">Bahama Buck's Shaved Ice Company</a>, they decided to serve shaved ice at the reception. They chose syrup flavors that were white in color to help keep the church building clean.</div>
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They rented the ruffled backdrop to help make things look fancy.</div>
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The groom and his dad made this amazing serving furniture piece. I took a few pictures of it in case anyone wants to get ideas on how to make their own.</div>
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They put some adorable little decorations on top of the serving area.</div>
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They also served a bunch of fresh fruit that was prepared by friends and family.</div>
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They had platters and large bowls of fruits along with this giant tiered fruit display. We put lettuce out on the tiers and then randomly placed fruit on the lettuce. Lastly we put the top of a pineapple on there for fun.</div>
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The beverage area was simple but classy. I love it when people use interesting furniture pieces at a reception. </div>
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Here are pictures of other decorations from the reception. The groom and his dad also made this cool photo display board. I posted pictures of the back too in case someone wants to copy it. I like copying things from other people.</div>
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One of the groomsmen and one of the bridesmaids. Two of our favorite people! </div>
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DJ Table (they even made that cute)</div>
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The dancing was awesome!</div>
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Two of my son's best friends were married and it was a wonderful day. We love this adorable couple!</div>
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The luncheon that the groom's family provided was delicious and the decorations were beautiful. They served pulled pork with BBQ sauce, homemade rolls, honey butter, potato salad, baked beans in little cups, corn, and fresh fruit. White cloth tablecloths had a burlap topper and then fresh flower arrangements.</div>
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The fruit structure in the middle of the tables was really fun. It was also smart to have two serving tables with the exact same items to help with line control.</div>
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The awesome wooden sign in the backdrop was made by the groom. I heard rumors that it could become their headboard later.<br />
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Lemonade, water, and IBC root beer hit the spot since it was a super hot day.<br />
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They served desserts and drinks on the same table.<br />
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What a cute little "Happily Ever After" sign to dress up the table.<br />
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They served small servings of brownies and bar cookies labeled with chalkboard signs. My favorite thing was the mint brownies (not pictured). Yum!<br />
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They also played a fun game in front of everyone at the reception. Bride and groom were seated back to back. They gave each other one of their shoes so they each of them had a bride shoe and a groom shoe. Then the cute couple was asked questions such as "Who said I love you first?" and then independently they had to hold up the correct shoe to answer the question.<br />
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I'm not sure if the game coordinator created their own questions or found them online. <a href="https://holidappy.com/party-planning/wedding-shoe-game-questions">Here's a website that I found online that explained the game well and listed a bunch of questions.</a> (The picture is from their website too).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-55573374972774261832016-08-06T13:25:00.000-07:002016-08-24T19:39:16.387-07:00Red, Black and White Wedding Reception (with a Nod to Comic-Con!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Loved attending my friends' daughter's wedding reception. This couple loves Comic-Con but they didn't do the reception in that theme (although they were tempted!).</div>
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Here are a few subtle Comic-Con things at the reception:</div>
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Instead of a sign-in book, they had people write messages on these wooden puzzles. Clever!<br />
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This decorated table blocked (or tried to block) people from going down the wrong hallway.<br />
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Centerpiece with fresh flowers.<br />
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The ice cream bar was a total hit with everyone. The father of the bride made the structure and they put it on a long table.<br />
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They had several labeled jars with toppings. I took this picture at the end of the reception so it wasn't quite as pristine looking.<br />
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They decorated the top of the ice cream bar with these cute things.<br />
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Smart thinking to have cute little helpers (aka brothers) to serve the ice cream. That helped with portion and mess control.<br />
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They had these candy jars in the background behind the ice cream bar to make it look cute.<br />
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Kids area with a paper table covering to color on. Brilliant!<br />
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Delicious food was served - pulled pork, rolls, pasta salad, and more.<br />
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Love how the serving table was lit up underneath.</div>
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This water area in the middle camouflaged the stand that was holding the strung lights up.<br />
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Top of the pole that held the lights up.<br />
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They had Costco string lights strung from the middle pole to the four corners of the room. Love those lights! The centerpieces were off the tables when I took this pic.<br />
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The photo area was a success. They had various printouts that people could hold up and then a black backdrop to stand in front of. I made the fake chalkboard sign and had it printed at Staples.<br />
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These custom signs were created by a local artist. She can be found on Instagram @freckledprints<br />
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They serve a delicious cake (to go with the ice cream bar). I made the chalkboard sign that said, "The Best Things in Life are Meant to be Shared... Especially cake!" I designed this fake chalkboard on the computer and had it printed at Staples (like I did with the photo booth one). Then I placed it in a white frame that I had and used a black rod iron easel from home. <br />
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Love how the cake table was lit up. So romantic!<br />
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Sparkler send off! Best wishes to the happy couple!<br />
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Here are some random wedding-related things that I designed using the chalkboard style theme.<br />
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This is for a cake table for my friend's daughter.<br />
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These were for a bridal shower for a friend of mine. I used these on small chalkboard easels next to some candy jars. One jar full of Riesen candies and the other had mints in it.<br />
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One of our good family friends married her sweetheart this month. The bride has some serious graphic design talents and the mother-of-the-bride is a professional photographer (as well as a full-time 6th grade teacher). Love the style and simplicity of this reception.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sign-in table. You could leave words of advice to the newlyweds in the little wire basket.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm guessing the bride designed this. Too bad I don't have decent photography skills judging by the glare on the glass!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great DJ, Randy Olson, who also has his own band. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChandlerArtWalk/videos/vb.223439853803/10154007792718804/?type=2&theater">Side note: He makes the coolest wooden bears using a chainsaw.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donuts and milk theme for the refreshments. Cute idea! Love the backdrop and the cute faux chalkboard sign.</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-52865786992418937982016-06-07T01:04:00.001-07:002016-06-07T01:04:27.579-07:00The Atonement - Lesson Idea<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My friend Melissa gave a wonderful lesson in Relief Society last Sunday. </span><a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2016/04?lang=eng" style="font-family: inherit;">To prepare, she read through all of the General Conference talks from April 2016. </a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> As she studied the talks, she pulled out various quotes and concepts about the Atonement. We discussed each theme and quote as she asked questions in class and we had an awesome, heartfelt discussion. We all desperately need the Atonement so I appreciated that she chose to give a lesson on it.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Because of the Atonement,
there will be no unfairness</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I
can emphatically state that because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ,
ultimately, in the eternal scheme of things, there will be no unfairness. “All
that is unfair about life can be made right”. Our present circumstances may not
change, but through God’s compassion, kindness, and love, we will all receive
more that we deserve, more than we can ever earn, and more than we can ever
hope for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dale G. Renlund, April Conference 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How can knowing that everything will be made right help us now?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (That is the essence of
faith)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Forgiveness through the
Atonement sets us free<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There
is not a soul alive who will not, at one time or another, be the victim to
someone else’s careless actions, hurtful conduct, or even sinful behavior. That
is one thing we all have in common. Gratefully, God, in His love and mercy for
His children, has prepared a way to help us navigate these sometimes turbulent
experiences of life. He has provided an escape for all who fall victim to the
misdeeds of others. He has taught us that we can forgive! Even though we may be
a victim once, we need not be a victim twice by carrying the burden of hate,
bitterness, pain, resentment, or even revenge. We can forgive, and we can be
free!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Kevin R. Duncan, April Conference 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is the connection between being forgiven and offering
forgiveness to others?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How does forgiving others free us?</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atonement brings us
peace</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Peace
of mind, peace of conscience, and peace of heart are not determined by our
ability to avoid trials, sorrow, or heartache. Despite our sincere pleas, not
every storm will change course, not every infirmity will be healed, and we may
not fully understand every doctrine, principle, or practice taught by prophets,
seers, and revelators. Nevertheless, we have been promised peace-with a
condition attached. Faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice is, and
forever will be, the first principle of the gospel and the foundation upon
which our hope for “peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come”
is built.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> W. Christopher Waddell, April
Conference 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Would anyone like to share a time when they have felt peace, even
through a trial?</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atonement can help us
discern what it right for us<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When
trust is betrayed, dreams shattered, hearts broken and broken again, when we
want justice and need mercy, when our fists clench and our tears flow, when we
need to know what to hold onto and what to let go of, we can always remember
Him. His infinite compassion can help us find our way, truth, and life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Gerrit W. Gong, April Conference
2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you think about the burdens that you are carrying, what could
it mean when he says “know what to hold onto and what to let go of”?</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Relying on the Atonement can
ease our burdens<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">God
rarely infringes on the agency of any of His children by intervening against
some for the relief of others. But He does ease the burdens of our afflictions
and strengthen us to bear them, as He did with Alma’s people in the land of
Helam. He does not prevent all disasters, but He does answer our prayers to
turn them aside…He does blunt their effects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Dallin H. Oaks, April Conference
2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What are some strategies for turning our burdens over to the Lord
so he can help us bear them?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Prayer, fasting, finding a support system)</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atonement gives us
strength to keep trying<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With
the gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the strength of heaven to help
us, we <i>can </i>improve, and the great
thing about the gospel is we get credit for <i>trying</i>,
even if we don’t always succeed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Jeffrey R. Holland, April Conference
2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Would anyone like to share a time when you just kept trying, even
though you felt like you weren’t succeeding?</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/24/health/baby-born-with-no-skull-irpt-trnd/">Click HERE to read the CNN article about how Baby Will is defying the odds.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-1024566567402471182016-04-07T20:56:00.003-07:002016-04-07T20:56:58.883-07:00Book Review - Pigs & Peacocks by Jenni Garrick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sister-in-law, Jenni Garrick, has published a sequel to her first children's book, "Pigs & Strawberries." <br />
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The new book is called "Pigs & Peacocks" and continues the adventures of the two pigs named Laurence and Hamilton. They meet Annie and Abby, the peahens, who live in Paris, France. Join these adventurous piglets as they leave their farm in California and travel through Europe to seek the company of their two friends, the peahens.<br />
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These wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated books will appeal to people of all ages but I think children ages 2-8 years old would particularly enjoy them.<br />
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If you'd like to purchase a copy of this book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pigs-Peacocks-Jenni-Garrick/dp/1496905970/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1460087369&sr=8-2&keywords=pigs+and+peacocks">please click on this link to visit Amazon.</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-63509334163776012016-03-28T20:49:00.002-07:002016-04-07T03:06:15.453-07:00Technology - One Page PrintableToday I subbed in Industrial Tech and the 7th graders learned about technology. I made this little one page printable to summarize the lesson. <br />
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I love it when I learn something new too. Part of the reason I enjoy teaching is because I am able to learn or review lots of interesting things. It keeps my mind fresh and growing.<br />
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We learned about the relationship between Science, Engineering, and Technology, as well as learning about categories of technology careers, tech superstars, and what technology means (I made a thinking map, I couldn't help myself).<br />
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This little mnemonic device was quite enlightening.<br />
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"Sam Will Eat His Tuna Melt" can help you remember the following:<br />
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Science - Why something happens<br />
Engineering - How to turn the science into something useful<br />
Technology - Making something useful<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4d0LB6qfXXyZkVJV1hRSmtoWTA/view?usp=sharing">Click HERE for the free PDF on Google Drive.</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">Today I will talk about how to develop Christlike
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In
Preach My Gospel, there is a section titled “How Do I Develop Christlike
Attributes.” Much of my talk will come
from this book. Writing this talk has been good preparation for my mission,
since Preach My Gospel is an essential tool used by missionaries every day. I
know it’s not a coincidence that I was asked to speak about this topic, and I’m
very thankful for this opportunity to study about Christ and share my testimony
with all of you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the
beginning of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ walked along the shore of the Sea
of Galilee and called out to two fishermen named Peter and Andrew. He said, “Follow me and I will make you
fishers of men”. The Lord invites each of us to follow His example and to
become like Him. The restored gospel allows each of us to become like Heavenly
Father and Jesus Christ. The Savior has set the perfect example, and He
commands us to become as He is. We can try hard to learn of Him and seek to
incorporate His attributes into our lives. Through the power of His Atonement, each
of us can achieve this goal and help others to achieve it also.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In <i>Preach
My Gospel</i> focus there is a lot of focus on HOW to do things —how to
study, how to teach, how to manage time wisely. Just as vital as what you do,
however, is <u>who</u> you are. Preach
My Gospel says “You need to BE a Christlike missionary, not just DO missionary
things.” This applies not only to missionaries but to everyone. Each of us needs to learn to BE Christlike
members of the church and not just DO Mormon things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I
looked up the definition of character online and one definition said “the way
someone thinks, feels, and behaves.” This
definition confirms that how we think and feel inside is just as an important
part of our character as our actions and behavior is on the outside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I really
like this and believe in its truth. I agree that actions speak louder than
words, but I also know that your actions need to be performed sincerely and for
the right reasons in order to get the most out of what you’re doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For one Family
Night last year, my parents had each of us do an “Attribute Activity” in Preach
My Gospel. The goal of this activity was
to help us see which attributes we each needed to work on developing. It listed
statements and we had to decide how true each statement was about
ourselves. We could respond with numbers
1 through 5, 1 meaning “never” and 5 meaning “always.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a few of the statements from the activity:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Christ and accept Him as my Savior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dependable—I do what I say I will do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the scriptures daily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to wait for things without getting upset or frustrated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hard until the job is completed successfully.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This activity helped each of us
recognize our weaknesses and strengths.
We need Heavenly Father’s help to develop these attributes and He will
help us when we ask Him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are 9 attributes listed in Preach My Gospel
that we are encouraged to develop. These attributes are Faith, Hope, Charity,
Virtue, Knowledge, Patience, Humility, Diligence, and Obedience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first attribute is <a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/lesson-3-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ.p36?lang=eng"><span style="color: windowtext;">Faith in Jesus Christ</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">You’ll notice that the attribute
isn’t just plain old “faith” but rather “</span><u style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">faith in Jesus Christ</u><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">.” When
you have faith in Christ, you believe in Him as the Son of God, the Only
Begotten of the Father in the Flesh. You accept Him as your Savior and Redeemer
and follow His teachings. You believe that your sins can be forgiven through
His Atonement. Faith in Him means that you trust Him and are confident that He
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Faith leads to action, including
repentance, obedience, and dedicated service. When you have faith in Jesus
Christ, you trust the Lord enough to follow His commandments—even when you do
not completely understand the reasons for them. You accomplish what the Lord
wants you to accomplish. You help bring about good in your own life and the
lives of others. You are able to do miracles according to the Lord’s will. Your
faith is shown by your actions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Doubt and
fear are opposed to faith. In Doctrine
& Covenants 6:36 it reads, “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear
not.” We are living in a time when
people have lots of fears and doubts. I
know that as we strive to increase our faith in Jesus Christ we can feel peace
in our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will increase through scripture study, prayer, service, and obedience to the
commandments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Faith includes confidence in the
mission and power of the Holy Ghost. I know that through faith in Jesus Christ I
have received answers to my prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">The second attribute is </span><u style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">Hope</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope is an abiding trust that the
Lord will fulfill His promises to you.
When you have hope is shows through your confidence, optimism,
enthusiasm, patience and perseverance. It is believing and expecting that
something will occur. When you have hope, you work through trials and
difficulties with the confidence and assurance that all things will work together
for your good. Hope helps you conquer discouragement. The scriptures often
describe hope in Jesus Christ as the assurance that you will inherit eternal
life in the celestial kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">President James E. Faust
taught: “Hope is the anchor of our souls… Hope is trust in God’s promises,
faith that if we act now, the desired blessings will be fulfilled in the
future… “The unfailing source of our hope is that we are sons and daughters of
God and that His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, saved us from death”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Elder
Neal A. Maxwell encouraged us to reach out to all who, for whatever reason,
have ‘moved away from the hope of the gospel.’
We should “reach to lift hands which hang hopelessly down.” Helping others feel hope is something we can
all do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A man
once asked Jesus, “Which is the <a href="http://www.mormon.org/beliefs/commandments"><span style="color: windowtext;">great
commandment</span></a> in the law?” Jesus replied: “Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou
shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” <u>Matthew 22:36–39</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I
remember learning about charity in a Sunday school class when I was a young
teenager. My teacher told us that charity is “the pure love of Christ” (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.47?lang=eng#46"><span style="color: windowtext;">Moroni 7:47</span></a>). My friends and I made the
acronym TPLOC out of the definition, and it’s stuck with me ever since. Charity
includes God’s eternal love for all His children. He wants us to seek to develop that kind of
love too. When you are filled with charity, you obey God’s commandments. You also do all you can to serve others and share
the happiness of the gospel with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Charity
is a gift from God. The prophet Mormon said that we should “pray unto the
Father with all the energy of heart, that [we] may be filled with this love” (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.48?lang=eng#47"><span style="color: windowtext;">Moroni 7:48</span></a>). As we choose the right and pray
to have more charity, our love for other people will naturally increase. You will come to feel a sincere concern for
the eternal welfare and happiness of others. You will see them as children of
God with the potential of becoming like our Heavenly Father, and you will work
hard to help them. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">When you have
charity, you avoid negative feelings such as anger and envy and you avoid
judging others. You try to honestly understand them and their points of view. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">Charity, like faith, leads to action. You will
develop charity as you look for opportunities to serve others and give of
yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 4<sup>th</sup> attribute is <u>Virtue</u></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Virtue starts in your innermost
thoughts and desires. It is a pattern of your thoughts and behavior based on
high moral standards. In order to be guided by the Holy Ghost we need to be
virtuous because the Spirit does not dwell in unclean tabernacles. What you
choose to think and do when you are alone and you believe no one is watching is
a strong measure of your virtue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Virtuous people are spiritually clean
and pure. They focus on righteous thoughts and put unworthy thoughts that lead
to inappropriate actions out of their minds. They obey God’s commandments and
follow the counsel of Church leaders. They pray for the strength to resist
temptation and do what is right. They quickly repent of any sins or
wrongdoings. They live worthy of a temple recommend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In Preach My Gospel it says, “Your
mind is like a stage in a theater; in the theater of your mind, however, only
one actor can be on stage at a time. If the stage is left bare, thoughts of
darkness and sin often enter the stage to tempt. But these thoughts have no
power if the stage of your mind is occupied by wholesome thoughts, such as a
memorized hymn or verse of scripture that you can call upon in a moment of
temptation. By controlling the stage of your mind, you can successfully resist
persistent urges to yield to temptation and indulge in sin. You can become pure
and virtuous.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 5<sup>th</sup> Attribute is <u>Knowledge</u></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord
commanded, “Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” It is important to
seek knowledge, especially spiritual knowledge. Each of us should study the
scriptures every day, and also study the words of the living prophets like in
the General Conference talks. Through study and prayer, you can find answers to
specific questions, challenges, and opportunities. The Holy Ghost will enlighten
your mind, teach you, and help you understand the meaning of the things you
study personally or that you learn at church. The Holy Ghost can also help you as you strive
to learn at school. I have seen this happen
in my own life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 6<sup>th</sup> attribute is<u> Patience</u></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Patience is the capacity to endure
delay, trouble, opposition, or suffering without becoming angry, frustrated, or
anxious. It is the ability to do God’s will and accept His timing. When you are
patient, you hold up under pressure and are able to face adversity calmly and
hopefully. Patience is related to hope and faith—you must wait for the Lord’s
promised blessings to be fulfilled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You need patience in your everyday
experiences and relationships. Some of you
parents of toddlers or teenagers may really agree with me on that one. We need to be patient with everyone, even ourselves,
as we work to overcome faults and weaknesses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">President Monson said, “Life is
full of difficulties, some minor and others of a more serious nature. There
seems to be an unending supply of challenges for one and all. Our problem is
that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting
that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 7<sup>th</sup> attribute is <u>Humility</u></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Humility
is willingness to submit to the will of the Lord and to give the Lord the honor
for what is accomplished. This includes gratitude
for blessings and acknowledging our constant need for the Lord’s help in our lives.
Humility is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of spiritual strength. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you
humbly trust the Lord, you can know that His commandments are for your good.
You can be confident that you can do whatever the Lord requires of you if you
rely on Him. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">The opposite of humility is pride.
</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">Pride is not good. To be prideful means
that you trust yourself more than you trust God or His servants. It also means
to put the things of the world above the things of God. Prideful people take
honor to themselves rather than giving God the glory. Pride is competitive;
those who are prideful seek to have more than other people and they presume
they are better than others for various reasons. Pride often results in feelings
of anger and hatred, and it is a huge stumbling block.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 8<sup>th</sup> attribute is <u>Diligence</u></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Diligence
is steady, consistent, and energetic
effort in doing the Lord’s work. The Lord expects you to work diligently—and
with great effort and care. Diligence in
our responsibilities (rather that is a full time mission or a church calling) is
an expression of your love for the Lord and His work. When you are diligent,
you find joy and satisfaction in your work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Look for
things that need to be done. Don’t wait for your leaders to tell you what to
do. Continue until you have done all you can, even when you are tired. Focus on
the most important things and avoid wasting time. Pray for guidance and
strength. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In regards to a mission, President
Ezra Taft Benson said, “I have often said one of the greatest secrets of
missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the Spirit; if he
gets the Spirit, he will teach by the Spirit; and if he teaches by the Spirit,
he will touch the hearts of the people and he will be happy. There will be no
homesickness, no worrying about families, for all time and talents and
interests are centered on the work of the ministry. Work, work, work—there is
no satisfactory substitute, especially in missionary work.” This applies to everyone, not just
missionaries. I think that if you center
your life on doing the Lord’s will, it will lighten your load and help you be
happier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The last, but not least, attribute is <u>Obedience</u></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Obedience is the first law of heaven.
It is an act of faith. In life, you may sometimes be required to do things you
do not completely understand. As you obey, you increase in faith, knowledge,
wisdom, testimony, protection, and freedom. Strive to be obedient to the Lord,
the living prophet, and your local church leaders... and to your parents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like what Elder L. Tom Perry
said about obedience: “The discipline contained in daily obedience and clean
living and wholesome lives builds an armor around you of protection and safety
from the temptations that beset you as you proceed through mortality.” We all need that armor to help us in our
daily lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to share an experience
that my Aunt Noma had many years ago.
She is a seminary teacher in Wyoming and she loves to share the
gospel through personal stories. This story is one of the favorites, especially
this time of year. I will read the story
that she wrote in her own words so I don’t mess it up:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Twenty-six
years ago, Derrik and I were dirt poor newlywed college students, both
completing our senior year at BYU, working, and barely surviving financially.
We were sitting in church, and a lady stood up and gave a talk on tithing. She
told a story about a person who was @ $56.32 short on rent, but she acted in
faith and paid her tithing anyway. The next day she looked in the kitchen
garbage and saw a white envelope. She opened it and found.... $56.32!! Did this
story spark a little cynicism in me? Oh, yes. I leaned over to Derrik and
mumbled, "We're poor, and we pay our tithing. Why don't I ever find money
in the garbage?" (Not a proud moment.)</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
next day was President's Day, so there were no classes. While Derrik was
reading the newspaper (which must have been free, because we couldn't afford a
subscription), I walked by and saw a 1/4 page color ad for Shamrock Shakes. I
had never heard of them, and I was completely smitten and infatuated. I
suggested to Derrik that we celebrate our holiday by going to McD's and getting
a Shamrock Shake. He reminded me of the hard truth that we were poor college
students and couldn't afford to run off to McDonald's on a whim. I knew he was
right. So I sulked my way to the kitchen and started cleaning. As I went to
take the garbage out, I grumbled, "Yeah, I pay my tithing and I can't even
afford a Shamrock Shake. Why don't I ever find money in the kitchen garbage?"</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Garbage
in hand, I murmured my way outside to the apartment dumpster. As I threw the
garbage into the dumpster, a movement by my foot caught my attention. I looked
down, and I was standing on a $10 bill. I bent down and picked it up. It was a
windy day. I looked up and down the street to see who might have lost it. No
one was outside. At which point I lost all dignity as I ran into my apartment
waving the $10 bill over my head, yelling, "Derrik, Shamrock Shakes!
Shamrock Shakes!" We indeed got our Shamrock Shakes that afternoon (in
addition to Big Macs and fries)!</span></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="background: white;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This
unconventional experience reinforced some great lessons. First, Heavenly Father
is completely aware of the least of us down to the smallest details, and He
cares. He knows us personally. And He hears our murmuring. (After the minty
nirvana left my tongue, I was somewhat spiritually embarrassed by my behavior.)
Next, we are blessed for obedience, even if our hearts need to make some
progress. And finally, I know He has a sense of humor. Because I can only
imagine how much fun it was arranging for me to stand on that $10 bill, knowing
that hundreds of Seminary students would be subjected to the story at least
annually.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%;">This story is an example of
obedience and also patience (or lack of patience in my Aunt’s case ha ha).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that
we know the Christlike attributes that we need to develop, you may be asking
yourself how we can actually do this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some practical
suggestions from Preach My Gospel. Some of
this might sound like homework, but I promise you will be blessed if you try it
out:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Figure
out the attributes you wish to develop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Write a
definition and description of the attribute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Record
questions to answer as you study.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->List and
study thoroughly passages of scripture that teach about the attribute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Record
your feelings and impressions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Set goals
and make plans to apply the attribute in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Pray for
the Lord to help you develop the attribute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Evaluate
your progress periodically in developing each attribute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Developing these attributes is a
lifelong goal. But you can follow
Christ’s example and develop His attributes one action and one decision at a
time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Changing to become more Christlike
requires exercising faith, repenting, keeping covenants, receiving an increased
measure of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also ask yourself these
questions:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->What must change in my heart, mind, and actions to
develop this attribute?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->How will keeping covenants help me develop this
attribute?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->How will developing this attribute help me qualify
for the Holy Spirit?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In a talk entitled “The Character of Christ” by Elder David A. Bednar,
he quoted Elder Maxwell as saying, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"There would have been no Atonement
except for the character of Christ."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This statement shows the importance of character. The Savior
has perfect attributes and characteristics. Without these, the
Atonement would have been impossible. And without the Atonement we
would all be lost.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Through this glorious Atonement we are able to repent and perfect our
own character as we strive to be like our Savior. Because of the Savior’s
Atonement we can be freed from our sins and live again after we die. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My challenge to you today is to think about these nine Christlike
attributes and choose one to improve on. Faith, hope, charity,
virtue, knowledge, patience, humility, diligence, and obedience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My sister-in-law Noma wrote this and graciously allowed me to post it
on my blog. This is one of those awesome, faith-promoting experiences
that will be passed down through generations in our family (and other families
as well since she has shared it with a ton of her Seminary students over the
years). Every time I hear "Shamrock Shakes," my thoughts
automatically think of the blessings of obedience and that the Lord really is
aware of our needs and desires. Thanks for sharing Noma! You are a
gifted writer and story-teller.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On occasion this time of year, teenagers tag me in pictures of them
drinking Shamrock Shakes. It's time to share this Cody Seminary tradition with
the FB world. Twenty-six years ago, Derrik and I were dirt poor newlywed
college students, both completing our senior year at BYU, working, and barely
surviving financially. We were sitting in church, and a lady stood up and gave
a talk on tithing. She told a story about a person who was @ $56.32 short on
rent, but she acted in faith and paid her tithing anyway. The next day she
looked in the kitchen garbage and saw a white envelope. She opened it and
found.... $56.32!! Did this story spark a little cynicism in me? Oh, yes. I
leaned over to Derrik and mumbled, "We're poor, and we pay our tithing.
Why don't I ever find money in the garbage?" (Not a proud moment.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next day was President's Day, so there were no classes. While
Derrik was reading the newspaper (which must have been free, because we couldn't
afford a subscription) I walked by and saw a 1/4 page color ad for Shamrock
Shakes. I had never heard of them, and I was completely smitten and infatuated.
I suggested to Derrik that we celebrate our holiday by going to McD's and
getting a Shamrock Shake. He reminded me of the hard truth that we were poor
college students and couldn't afford to run off to McDonald's on a whim. I knew
he was right. So I sulked my way to the kitchen and started cleaning. As I went
to take the garbage out, I grumbled, "Yeah, I pay my tithing and I can't
even afford a Shamrock Shake. Why don't I ever find money in the kitchen
garbage?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Garbage in hand, I murmured my way outside to the apartment dumpster.
As I threw the garbage into the dumpster, a movement by my foot caught my
attention. I looked down, and I was standing on a $10 bill. I bent down and
picked it up. It was a windy day. I looked up and down the street to see who
might have lost it. No one was outside. At which point I lost all dignity as I
ran into my apartment waving the $10 bill over my head, yelling, "Derrik,
Shamrock Shakes! Shamrock Shakes!" We indeed got our Shamrock Shakes that
afternoon (in addition to Big Macs and fries)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This unconventional experience reinforced some great lessons. First,
Heavenly Father is completely aware of the least of us down to the smallest
details, and He cares. He knows us personally. And He hears our murmuring.
(After the minty nirvana left my tongue, I was somewhat spiritually embarrassed
by my behavior.) Next, we are blessed for obedience, even if our hearts need to
make some progress. And finally, I know He has a sense of humor. Because I can
only imagine how much fun it was arranging for me to stand on that $10 bill,
knowing that hundreds of Seminary students would be subjected to the story at
least annually.</span></div>
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I attended an awesome wedding reception last month and thought I'd share some pictures and ideas for all you future brides out there.</div>
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They had this cute chalkboard sign in the entry area near the sign in table.</div>
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This was the sign in table. </div>
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Instead of a traditional sign in book, they had a fingerprint activity which was so fun!</div>
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People could make a little character out of their fingerprints and then also sign their names. (Don't worry, they had little cut up diaper wipes to clean off your fingers.)</div>
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Here's a close up of how they fabric hung at the bottom so that it would look nice and finished.</div>
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This adorable seating area was located before you arrived to the receiving line area.</div>
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The centerpieces were simple but very nice.</div>
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This was the receiving line area (obviously taken before the party started!).</div>
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The dessert table was just beautiful! I took a ton of pictures. Many of the desserts came from Costco. Others were homemade. Everyone loved the assortment of desserts.</div>
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Displaying the cookies in a drawer - great idea!</div>
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The tiered wooden shelves were a cute way to display the mini cupcakes.</div>
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Our friend made the cake based off a picture from Pinterest. Amazing!</div>
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This soda bar was popular. They hired someone to bring it in and serve all the drinks (no charge to the guests).</div>
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I love these lights from Costco. $49.99 for a 48 foot string of these indoor outdoor lights. I think they used five or six strands.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142820033498491631.post-8285731660324121032016-02-10T09:39:00.005-08:002023-10-14T13:53:50.760-07:00Primary Music Leader Training<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We had a fun Stake Primary Music Training in our stake recently. All of our ward Primary Music Leaders came and shared their ideas. I wanted to share the information from that night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sing Your Heart Out</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Music Leader Training Get-together<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We care so much about you and about the children you are
teaching. Prepare well to bless these little ones. Give it your best
effort. Your influence will - quite literally - affect these children for
eternity. Enjoy the assignment that you have, and discharge it
faithfully. However much we love and admire children, I am certain we
underestimate who and what a child is, and what in the hands of God he or she
may become. May God bless you always in your sacred opportunity to help
save the children of this Church.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Leadership Training Library,
“Supporting the Primary Music Leader”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are able to feel and learn very quickly through music...some
spiritual things that we would otherwise learn very slowly.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Boyd K. Packer, “The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord,” Ensign,
Aug, 1976, 61<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Know the Song<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before
you can teach a song effectively, you must know the song yourself. Become
familiar with the words and melody by playing the song on the piano or
listening to the music on the <a href="https://www.lds.org/music/library?lang=eng"><span color="windowtext" style="text-decoration: none;">Church music website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do I know the song well enough to make eye
contact with the children?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use the Scriptures<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Study
the song to learn what message the words convey. Use the scripture references
at the end of the song in your preparation or in teaching the song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do I connect the doctrine to the words the
children are singing?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Children
learn to sing a song by hearing it sung and by singing it themselves. Spend
more time singing than talking during music time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do we sing more than we talk or play games?</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Capture the Children's Attention<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Engage
the children's attention with an object, a picture, a scripture, an experience,
or simply a whisper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do the attention-getters that I use enhance the
learning experience?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Include Different Learning Styles<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Use
a variety of approaches to involve as many of the senses as possible.
Seeing, speaking, moving, and doing, as well as hearing, will help children
better understand and remember the songs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do I vary my teaching plan to include different
learning styles?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Direct Children's Listening<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask
questions that will encourage children to listen to the song and help them
understand the gospel message. For example, ask—What? Where? When? Why?—and
state the question in such a way that children can discover the answer as you
sing the song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do I ask questions that encourage thinking?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Create
opportunities for children to participate. For example, invite children to
improvise actions, assign small groups to sing different sections, ask for ideas
to vary the styles of singing, or give them a picture or object to hold to
remind them of the words to a song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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children rather than a few?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bear
your personal testimony or read testimonies recorded in the scriptures. As
children hear the testimonies of others, they will be strengthened.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><i>Do I bear brief testimony of the doctrine taught
in the song?</i></span><span face=""century gothic" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Reverence Ideas </span> </b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bubbles
in cheeks (Junior Primary)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To
fold arms with choices (</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">jets
or fish, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">in
lap or on chest)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stand
up/Sit down</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Proximity
Control</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“If
you can hear me ______.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“To
Catch a Butterfly”</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.lds.org/friend/2001/05/to-catch-a-butterfly?lang=eng&query=butterfly+reverence"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">https://www.lds.org/friend/2001/05/to-catch-a-butterfly?lang=eng&query=butterfly+reverence</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Positive Reinforcement - “I” statements</b> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“I’m
looking for…”<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">beautiful
eyes<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">big
smiles<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">chins
up<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">mouths
moving to sing<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“I
noticed…”<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Include
specifics<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whole
group, class, or individuals <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use
a variety<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Praise
around<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“I
give ______ to those who ______” <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">thumbs
up, smile.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">winks,
look at me.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">pats
on the back, sit up straight.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Silent
cheers</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Old Reliable!
(Games for THOSE weeks)</b></span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From The Barefoot Chorister, Stacy
Sanchez</span></div>
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<span color="windowtext" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://barefootchorister.blogspot.com/2015/04/old-reliable-games-for-those-weeks.html?spref=pi" style="font-family: inherit;">http://barefootchorister.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">1.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="background: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Hide
the Note/Hot and Cold</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">2.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">Name that Tune (Notes, humming, rhythm, etc)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">6.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">Who's Missing</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">8.<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">Swat Team</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">9.<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0in;">4
Corners</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Choose and Review games</b></span></span> <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From Kathleen Mower<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>http://thechildrensing.blogspot.com</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">1.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Everyone who…</span></div>
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<span color="windowtext" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.twoladiesandablog.blogspot.com/2012/07/roll-and-blow.html" style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.twoladiesandablog.blogspot.com/2012/07/roll-and-blow.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; font-family: inherit;">Roll/Spin Mix
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://afprimarysingingtime.blogspot.com/2010/09/fun-ways-to-sing.html"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://afprimarysingingtime.blogspot.com/2010/09/fun-ways-to-sing.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://teachldschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Fun-Ways-to-Sing.pdf">http://teachldschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Fun-Ways-to-Sing.pdf</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Children can put their arm into the elephant's trunk and practice leading the song. A simpler version could be an apple with a worm sticking out of it (if you don't want to try drawing an elephant).</div>
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Wiggles and Giggles - Children can pick one of these cute things out of the jar and there is a fun song attached that they can sing. Great idea to pull from when you see the kids need a little break and some movement.</div>
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Roll the dice to see what style to use while singing the song. Kids love that! </div>
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This was a fun idea. One binder contained a copy of the Primary Children's Songbook that she had taken apart and put in sheet protectors. The other binder had the plan for the month. Great way to be organized and what a fun theme.</div>
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This was the treat table for our training. Our theme was Sing Your Heart Out since we held it a few weeks before Valentine's Day. Who doesn't love sugar cookies and chocolate?</div>
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I love to read the scriptures and want to encourage my son, nieces and nephews to feel the joy that I feel from reading them everyday. I bought these three minute timers on Amazon Prime and wrote a poem to go with them so encourage them in their personal studies. I hope they will enjoy using the timers.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "afton james"; font-size: 20pt;">Make TIME for Scripture Study</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">How many hours are in a day?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">We can work, learn, sleep and play.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">M</span><span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">ake time for scriptures everyday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">You’ll learn from what the prophets say.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/10/my-heart-pondereth-them-continually?lang=eng">Ponderize</a></span><span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">, pray and be happy and strong,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">And learn to choose between right and wrong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Parables, lessons, lots to learn and know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">You’ll feel the spirit and testimonies will grow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Remember to treasure all that you read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Heavenly Father loves his children indeed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">He gave us scriptures because of His love,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">So we can return to Heaven above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Just like we brush our teeth every day</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Reading scriptures should be treated that way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">We take care of our bodies and also our souls;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">In both areas we set some important goals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">This reading timer shows you three little minutes,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">So you’ll know when to start and when to end it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Flip it again if you’d like to double your time,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">And flip it once more to read for nine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">Whether you choose to read for nine, six or three,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cf jack story"; font-size: 14pt;">You’ll be blessed for your efforts and very happy.</span></div>
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My son did this project for his English class. He found ads online for the various fallacies that they discussed in class and he wrote about them. The writing is underneath and the pictures flip up. I think he did a great job. Hopefully this will help another student who may have questions (please don't copy it, just use it as a resource.</div>
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I created these visuals to go with the lesson in the Primary 4: Book of Mormon manual, lesson #5, entitled "Lehi and His Family Are Led through the Wilderness." </div>
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I used my own words and interpretation to choose the graphics. The kids loved it and the visuals helped them pay attention to and understand the story.</div>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4d0LB6qfXXyUVRvN3pvOVdBTFk/view?usp=sharing">Click HERE for the PDF files.</a></div>
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I designed it so there were two visuals on each page. I printed on cardstock and then cut the pages in half. For the lesson, have the kids read along (or listen) to <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/16.17-32?lang=eng#16">1 Nephi 16:17-32</a>. Lay out all the pictures on the floor and then have kids point to a picture when it fits with the story. Put them up on the board using magnets.</div>
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Here are some links to supplementary material about Nephi's broken bow. I personally like to study a lot about a topic before I teach it so that I can gain insights, even if I don't share all the info with the class.</div>
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<a href="https://www.lds.org/friend/1998/06/nephis-bow?lang=eng">Story from The Friend magazine called "Nephi's Bow" (and little boys).</a></div>
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<a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jennifer-paustenbaugh_when-your-bow-breaks/">"When Your Bow Breaks" Speech (more for adults)</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/book-of-mormon-student-manual/chapter-5-1-nephi-16-18?lang=eng">The Book of Mormon Study Manual</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.lds.org/new-era/2013/09/nephis-bows?lang=eng">Info about Nephi's Bows from the New Era</a></div>
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