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Monday, March 30, 2009
Recipes from the Cannery - Tortillas, Beans and Tomatillo Salsa
I went to a class at the LDS Cannery in Mesa today. They taught us how to make homemade corn tortillas, flour tortillas, beans, refried beans and tomatillo salsa.
Here are the recipes below. Click on pages below to enlarge. You can also print once you've enlarged the pages.
Click here for another recipe for flour tortillas:
http://myrachelrayfavs.blogspot.com/2009/01/homemade-flour-tortillas.html
Here are the recipes below. Click on pages below to enlarge. You can also print once you've enlarged the pages.
Click here for another recipe for flour tortillas:http://myrachelrayfavs.blogspot.com/2009/01/homemade-flour-tortillas.html
Monday, August 25, 2008
The 12 Steps Adapted by LDS Church
I am a big believer in the 12 Step Program. I have seen it change people's lives.
The Church has a great Addiction Recovery Program and a workbook available called "Addiction Recovery Program - A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Healing." I personally think that everyone has some sort of addiction/weakness that can be improved by working through this workbook. I have gone through this book and I like to refer to it as an Atonement workbook. After working through this program I came to understand the Atonement so much better.
The Church, through LDS Family Services, offers meetings throughout the world. The meetings are coordinated by couples who are called as part-time LDS Family Services missionaries. A volunteer facilitator runs each meeting. The meetings are confidential and can be attended by anyone 18 or over who is willing to attend, whether you have an addiction or a loved one does. It also doesn't matter what addiction you are working on. They do however have specific pornography addiction support groups (PASG) for men only where they can delve into their specific issue more candidly.
The Addiction Recovery Program can help with any addiction - pornography, alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, anger, codependence, overeating, gambling, caffeine, coffee, smoking, control, hoarding, OCD behavior, or any other addiction or compulsive behavior. It is also a great program to work through if you have a family member, child, spouse, etc. working through an addiction.
I've included links at the bottom for more information. If you have any specific or private questions about the program you can email me at pamthemom@gmail.com.
The 12 Steps as Adapted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1) Admit that you, of yourself, are powerless to overcome your addictions and that your life has become unmanageable.
2) Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health.
3) Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
4) Make a searching and fearless written moral inventory of yourself.
5) Admit to yourself, to your Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, to proper priesthood authority, and to another person the exact nature of your wrongs.
6) Become entirely ready to have God remove all your character weaknesses.
7) Humbly ask Heavenly Father to remove your shortcomings.
8) Make a written list of all persons you have harmed and become willing to make restitution to them.
9) Wherever possible, make direct restitution to all persons you have harmed.
10) Continue to take personal inventory, and when you are wrong promptly admit it.
11) Seek through prayer and meditation to know the Lord’s will and to have the power to carry it out.
12) Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, share this message with others and practice these principles in all you do.
Article about pornography addiction and Addiction Recovery Program (ARP):
Where to download the Addiction Recovery Program workbook and how to find meetings to attend:
Pornography - Does My Spouse Have a Problem?
In today’s world many parents and spouses are concerned about the availability and easy access of pornography. The negative and destructive influence of pornography has adversely affected many lives. You may share these same concerns. You may suspect, through actual evidence or an intuitive impression, that your spouse is using pornography. Accurately discerning whether or not a spouse is struggling with pornography is a difficult, yet important first step in confronting and coping with the suspicions you may have. Determining whether or not there is a pornography problem is a careful balancing act. Some spouses dismiss behavior that should be confronted due to incomplete or insufficient information. One woman, despite her frustration and disgust, excused her husband’s pornography habit because she inaccurately assumed it was part of normal male behavior. When his habit later led to further problems, she expressed regret about not confronting the behavior sooner. Another woman grew suspicious of her husband’s late night computer activities, which he said were “work related.” Rather than expressing her concern she quietly went to bed each night. A few months later she discovered that her suspicions were accurate and her husband had been viewing pornography. Both of these examples represent situations where more information should have been gathered and behavior should have been confronted.
Signs of an Existing Problem
1. Loss of interest in sexual relations or insatiable sexual appetite.
2. Introduction of unusual sexual practices in the relationship.
3. Diminished emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual intimacy.
4. Neglect of responsibilities.
5. Increased isolation (such as late night hours on the computer); withdrawal from family.
6. Easily irritated, irregular mood swings.
7. Unexplained absences.
8. Preference for masturbation over sexual relations with spouse.
9. Unexplained financial transactions.
10. Sexual relations that are rigid, rushed, without passion, and detached.
Collecting Information
If these signs are presents in a marriage, it is possible there is a problem. Awareness of these signs is important. Additionally, accurate and complete information about problem should be gathered. One spouse became extremely agitated when she discovered pornographic images in the temporary Internet files folder on the family computer. She assumed her husband was indulging in pornography and imagined the devastation that the marriage would now suffer as a result of his behavior. When he came home from work, she burst into tears and immediately began attacking him. As the details unfolded, the family discovered that their son’s teenage friend was responsible. Even if the friend had not confessed, there were other possible explanations for the images being present. For example, there are various Internet marketing techniques using new computer technology that can send pornographic images to a home computer without anyone’s knowledge. Thus, it is always important to gather sufficient information and consider various possibilities before concluding there is a problem.
Communicating Concerns
If you suspect but are unsure if there is a problem, it is appropriate to communicate your concerns to your spouse. Perhaps some of the signs listed previously may be part of your concerns. Listen and be prepared to give him (or her) the benefit of the doubt. If there really is a problem, time will usually reveal any inappropriate behaviors. If material is being used to facilitate fantasies about other women (or men), this is inappropriate. If you are hurt by such behavior, remember that your feelings are valid and need to be expressed. It is important to remember that change is possible. The motive behind confronting the problem must be born out of hope and love. The goal must be recovery, healing and repentance and the restoration of true and healthy intimacy. Such recovery and healing is available to all through the Atonement ofJesus Christ.
From http://www.lds.org/ (look under Provident Living)
Signs of an Existing Problem
1. Loss of interest in sexual relations or insatiable sexual appetite.
2. Introduction of unusual sexual practices in the relationship.
3. Diminished emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual intimacy.
4. Neglect of responsibilities.
5. Increased isolation (such as late night hours on the computer); withdrawal from family.
6. Easily irritated, irregular mood swings.
7. Unexplained absences.
8. Preference for masturbation over sexual relations with spouse.
9. Unexplained financial transactions.
10. Sexual relations that are rigid, rushed, without passion, and detached.
Collecting Information
If these signs are presents in a marriage, it is possible there is a problem. Awareness of these signs is important. Additionally, accurate and complete information about problem should be gathered. One spouse became extremely agitated when she discovered pornographic images in the temporary Internet files folder on the family computer. She assumed her husband was indulging in pornography and imagined the devastation that the marriage would now suffer as a result of his behavior. When he came home from work, she burst into tears and immediately began attacking him. As the details unfolded, the family discovered that their son’s teenage friend was responsible. Even if the friend had not confessed, there were other possible explanations for the images being present. For example, there are various Internet marketing techniques using new computer technology that can send pornographic images to a home computer without anyone’s knowledge. Thus, it is always important to gather sufficient information and consider various possibilities before concluding there is a problem.
Communicating Concerns
If you suspect but are unsure if there is a problem, it is appropriate to communicate your concerns to your spouse. Perhaps some of the signs listed previously may be part of your concerns. Listen and be prepared to give him (or her) the benefit of the doubt. If there really is a problem, time will usually reveal any inappropriate behaviors. If material is being used to facilitate fantasies about other women (or men), this is inappropriate. If you are hurt by such behavior, remember that your feelings are valid and need to be expressed. It is important to remember that change is possible. The motive behind confronting the problem must be born out of hope and love. The goal must be recovery, healing and repentance and the restoration of true and healthy intimacy. Such recovery and healing is available to all through the Atonement ofJesus Christ.
From http://www.lds.org/ (look under Provident Living)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Eating Disorders
Here is some information about eating disorders. 10 million women suffer from an eating disorder and 1 million men and these numbers are growing at an alarming weight. There is hope, but it won't go away on its own. If you or a family member has an eating disorder I encourage you to seek help.
Taken from the article "Eating Disorders: A Deadly State of Mind" by Janet Thomas
Do You Have an Eating Disorder?
If you agree with two or more of these statements, you may have a strong tendency toward eating disorders. Get help now!
1. I try to be thinner than all my friends.
2. I panic if I gain two pounds.
3. I use laxatives for weight control.
4. I go for long periods without eating much as a way to lose weight.
5. My friends tell me I am thin, but I don’t believe them because I feel fat.
6. I like to eat alone. I make excuses so I don’t have to eat with my family.
7. I sometimes eat huge amounts of food and then make myself vomit.
8. I enjoy making treats for others as long as I don’t have to eat any.
9. The thing I fear most is becoming fat.
10. I get upset if I can’t exercise as much as planned.
11. My family makes me angry when they keep pushing food at me.
12. I tend to be a perfectionist.
Red Flags of Anorexia or Bulimia
—Preoccupied with physical appearance.
—Skips meals or tries to avoid meals.
—Disappears after a meal and heads to the bathroom.
—Sensitive to criticism.
—Likes to cook for others, but won’t eat with them.
—Exercises excessively.
—Takes lots of laxatives or diet pills.
—Thinks there is a magical diet that will change everything.
For more information:
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6276-1-3238-1,00.html
For complete article:
http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/NewEra/1993.htm/new%20era%20february%201993.htm/eating%20disorders%20a%20deadly%20state%20of%20mind.htm
The Eating Disorder Foundation:
http://www.icaneat.com/
Taken from the article "Eating Disorders: A Deadly State of Mind" by Janet Thomas
Do You Have an Eating Disorder?
If you agree with two or more of these statements, you may have a strong tendency toward eating disorders. Get help now!
1. I try to be thinner than all my friends.
2. I panic if I gain two pounds.
3. I use laxatives for weight control.
4. I go for long periods without eating much as a way to lose weight.
5. My friends tell me I am thin, but I don’t believe them because I feel fat.
6. I like to eat alone. I make excuses so I don’t have to eat with my family.
7. I sometimes eat huge amounts of food and then make myself vomit.
8. I enjoy making treats for others as long as I don’t have to eat any.
9. The thing I fear most is becoming fat.
10. I get upset if I can’t exercise as much as planned.
11. My family makes me angry when they keep pushing food at me.
12. I tend to be a perfectionist.
Red Flags of Anorexia or Bulimia
—Preoccupied with physical appearance.
—Skips meals or tries to avoid meals.
—Disappears after a meal and heads to the bathroom.
—Sensitive to criticism.
—Likes to cook for others, but won’t eat with them.
—Exercises excessively.
—Takes lots of laxatives or diet pills.
—Thinks there is a magical diet that will change everything.
For more information:
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6276-1-3238-1,00.html
For complete article:
http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/NewEra/1993.htm/new%20era%20february%201993.htm/eating%20disorders%20a%20deadly%20state%20of%20mind.htm
The Eating Disorder Foundation:
http://www.icaneat.com/
Pornography and Internet Safety
The following information is taken from http://www.lds.org/.
Pornography and Internet Safety:
Parents can do many things to safeguard their homes from the harmful influences found on the Internet. While there is no foolproof system, some simple steps can help reduce the risk of family members seeing pornographic materials on the Internet.
1) Place computers in high-traffic areas of the home. Kitchens, family rooms, and studies usually have the most traffic. Because these rooms usually don’t have doors, they are typically less secluded than bedrooms. Position computer monitors so the screen faces out for public view.
2) Install a filtering program, and learn its features and how to use it. Good filtering programs allow you to view a history of which sites (including chat rooms) have been visited and when, as well as a record of incoming and outgoing e-mails. Information on filtering programs can be found on Internet sites such as http://www.internetfilterreview.com/.
3) Teach family members about the dangers of Internet pornography, including how to escape if an inappropriate site is accidentally accessed. This usually involves shutting down the entire system.
4) Teach family members to tell parents if they encounter any form of pornography while on the computer. This will help reduce the fear or shame of accidental exposure. It also serves to open discussion about the dangers of pornography.
5) Teach family members to use the Internet for a specific purpose only. Aimless surfing makes it easier to wander onto inappropriate sites.
6) Instant messaging is a cost-effective, easy way to communicate with family and close friends. However, teach family members to avoid public chat rooms, bulletin boards, or unfamiliar areas on the Internet. Such places present an unnecessary risk for children and adults.
7) Teach children not to share any personal information online without parental knowledge and permission. Many predators pose as children to gain access and information that may put children at risk.
8) Educate yourself about your computer and how the Internet works.
9) Be aware of what your children’s school and public library policies are regarding Internet use and accessibility.
10) Teach family members to never open e-mail from someone they don’t know.
The Internet is a wonderful tool and resource for families, but caution must be exercised in order to protect families and individuals from the potential dangers that are present online.
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6278-1-3240-1,00.html
Pornography and Internet Safety:
Parents can do many things to safeguard their homes from the harmful influences found on the Internet. While there is no foolproof system, some simple steps can help reduce the risk of family members seeing pornographic materials on the Internet.
1) Place computers in high-traffic areas of the home. Kitchens, family rooms, and studies usually have the most traffic. Because these rooms usually don’t have doors, they are typically less secluded than bedrooms. Position computer monitors so the screen faces out for public view.
2) Install a filtering program, and learn its features and how to use it. Good filtering programs allow you to view a history of which sites (including chat rooms) have been visited and when, as well as a record of incoming and outgoing e-mails. Information on filtering programs can be found on Internet sites such as http://www.internetfilterreview.com/.
3) Teach family members about the dangers of Internet pornography, including how to escape if an inappropriate site is accidentally accessed. This usually involves shutting down the entire system.
4) Teach family members to tell parents if they encounter any form of pornography while on the computer. This will help reduce the fear or shame of accidental exposure. It also serves to open discussion about the dangers of pornography.
5) Teach family members to use the Internet for a specific purpose only. Aimless surfing makes it easier to wander onto inappropriate sites.
6) Instant messaging is a cost-effective, easy way to communicate with family and close friends. However, teach family members to avoid public chat rooms, bulletin boards, or unfamiliar areas on the Internet. Such places present an unnecessary risk for children and adults.
7) Teach children not to share any personal information online without parental knowledge and permission. Many predators pose as children to gain access and information that may put children at risk.
8) Educate yourself about your computer and how the Internet works.
9) Be aware of what your children’s school and public library policies are regarding Internet use and accessibility.
10) Teach family members to never open e-mail from someone they don’t know.
The Internet is a wonderful tool and resource for families, but caution must be exercised in order to protect families and individuals from the potential dangers that are present online.
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6278-1-3240-1,00.html
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