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Thoughts on the Next Big Birthday
Mormon Life says: A great post on aging and loving ourselves. What are some goals you want to accomplish by your next big birthday?
I am turning thirty this week. Really. Finally. And I haven’t dreaded it at all. I don’t fear wrinkles. I’m not scared of being older than I have been. I like to think I am the type of person to...
Young Men Lesson 36: Patriarchal Blessings
Mormon Life says: "Our own special spiritual experiences . . . will bring us conviction and reassurance of a caring, loving Father in Heaven." -Ronald A. Rasband
Discussion Questions • What is a patriarchal blessing? • Why would you want to receive a patriarchal blessing? • What can you do to prepare to...
November 2010 Sharing Time: Blessings in the Scriptures
Mormon Life says: This sharing time will help the children think about some of the ways they can serve others.
Preparation Prepare ten slips of paper with one of the following acts of service on them. Raking leaves, setting the table, reading a story to a younger child, giving a gift to someone, taking...
FHE: Priesthood Blessings
Mormon Life says: "In these times of worldwide turmoil, more and more persons of faith are turning to the Lord for blessings of comfort and healing. We have this priesthood power, and we should all be prepared to use it properly." - Dallin H. Oaks
Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Healing the Sick," by Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, May 2010, 47-50. Thought: In these times of worldwide turmoil, more and more persons...
The Blessings of General Conference
Mormon Life says: Decide now to make general conference a priority in your life. Decide to listen carefully and follow the teachings that are given.
It is a sacred responsibility to address you in this general priesthood meeting. I always look forward to attending these priesthood sessions with my sons. I have great memories of sitting by them...
Young Women Lesson 13: Patriarchal Blessings
Mormon Life says: You can learn more about your life and mission on earth by preparing to receive and then studying your patriarchal blessing.
This past year I have seen the light of God shining in the faces of you young women so many times. I have seen it in large devotionals from Brazil to the Dominican Republic. I have seen it as you...
Young Women Lesson 12: Fathers' Blessings
Mormon Life says: Do not be hesitant to ask for a priesthood blessing when you are in need of spiritual power.
In the spring of 1866, during what is called the Black Hawk War, our pioneers were struggling to beat back deadly Indian attacks on many settlements in southern Utah. Two of President Heber C....
Old Testament Lesson 10: Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant
Mormon Life says: No episode in the Bible teaches the importance of marriage in the covenant better than the experiences of Isaac and Rebekah.
*The material posted here is meant only as a SUPPLEMENT to gospel doctrine study and should NOT be used as a replacement to the lessons or as a guide for gospel doctrine teachers. Follow the lesson...
Lesson Helps: Tithing (John Taylor Lesson 19)
Mormon Life says: Here is some commentary on Tithing to supplement your study of John Taylor Lesson 19.
Abraham H. Cannon on the temporal blessings of obedience: Take, for instance, the principle of tithing. If you announced that to the world and asked them to observe it, would they not...
Just Like Dad
Mormon Life says: Regardless of all the other honors we can aspire to in this life, that of Father has more meaning--and consequence--than any other.
Greetings, fellow fathers. Can you think of anything more magnificent than being a father? As far back as I can remember, I’ve longed to become a father. I dreamed of finding a beautiful wife,...
