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Young Women Lesson 20: Reach Out to Others
Mormon Life says: "Benevolence can bring joy and unity to your home, your class, your ward, and your school." -Mary N. Cook
Discussion Questions• In what ways can we reach out to others and encourage their activity in Church meetings?• How can we overcome our own self-consciousness to reach out to others?Excerpt from...
{Poll} Public Displays of Affection at Church
Mormon Life says: Some of my friends' religion professors have said church is absolutely not the place for PDA, but I've also seen plenty of leaders show affection for their wives in public settings. Where is the line?
I like to show affection for my husband. Whenever I can, I try to hold his hand. When we say goodbye, we give a quick kiss to let the other person know he/she is in our thoughts while we're apart....
Is Parenting Getting in the Way of Your Marriage?
Mormon Life says: Your spouse will rarely demand as much from you as your children, so it's easy to get overwhelmed by the role of parent and neglect your role as husband or wife. Figure out if you suffer from this problem.
One of the most common types of couples who seek help from me in couples counseling are new empty nesters. They often say something like, “Now that our kids are gone, we don’t know what to talk...
{Single Saints} Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Mormon Life says: Breakups. We’ve all been there, whether you’re the breaker-upper or the break-up-ee. While I'm no dating expert, I've found through my own trial and error that these eight steps help to heal the heart.
I’ve dealt with my fair share of breakups in the past. Some ended well, some ended badly, but all were hard to deal with at the time. Knowing that something you put hard work, effort, and time into...
FHE: Activation
Mormon Life says: Use this lesson to discuss how you can help non-Mormons or less active members feel welcome and loved in the LDS community.
Conference Talk:For more information on this topic read “Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time, Without Delay,” by Elder Jose L. Alonso, Ensign, Nov 2011, 14.Thought:We have a responsibility...
April 2012 Visiting Teaching Message: Love, Watch Over, and Strengthen
Mormon Life says: Part of our responsibility as members of the Church is to love and watch over one another. Read part of the visiting teaching lesson and a supplement from Daughters in My Kingdom and consider how to discuss this with the sisters you teach.
Visiting Teaching Message:Like the Savior, visiting teachers minister one by one (see 3 Nephi 11:15). We know we are successful in our ministering as visiting teachers when our sisters can say: (1)...
{Single Saints} Making Long Distance Work
Mormon Life says: Some might say long distance is the wrong distance when it comes to relationships, and long run, they're right. But plenty have had success. The key is communication.
One of my favorite treats is the French bread pizza. It’s an ingenious upgrade on the standard pizza design, can be ready to eat in five minutes, and comes with a handy tray for catching crumbs...
{A&E} Romance Novels: Another Form of Porn?
Mormon Life says: As a librarian, I have the unique opportunity to help people find books to entertain and inspire. But one too many times I have seen women get caught up in the world of romance novels and lose sight of what is virtuous and lovely.
“…If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy we seek after these things.” The whole 13th Article of Faith is, in my opinion, a great motto for how to live a happy...
Young Men Lesson 11: "As I Have Loved You, Love One Another"
Mormon Life says: "As disciples of Jesus Christ, our Master, we are called to support and heal rather than condemn." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Discussion Questions• How could your behavior contribute to a quorum member not wanting to come to church or other activities? What can you and your quorum do to help resolve such a situation?• What...
Young Women Lesson 10: Supporting Family Members
Mormon Life says: "In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time. Taking time for each other is the key for harmony at home." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Discussion Questions• Think about members of your family that need support right now. What can you do to show love and support for them?• What can we do to love and support family members who may...
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Seventy speaks of love on Valentine's Day
“Happy Valentine’s Day!” Elder Patrick Kearon, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, wished students as he began Tuesday’s devotional. And then he spoke to them about messages of love. When he was 10 years old, Elder Kearon went to boarding school in England while his parents lived in...
How to Avoid Criticism in Relationships
Mormon Life says: What better way to say "Happy Valentine's Day" than by taking steps to improve your relationship? Criticism is a damaging communication pattern, and every relationship can benefit from removing it.
We live in a society where criticism has become the norm and respect a thing of the past. This is, in my professional opinion, one of the primary reasons families across the United States are...
{Poll} Waiting for Missionaries
Mormon Life says: We've been counseled time and again that "waiting" for missionaries isn't a good idea, for anyone involved. And yet, it's a fairly common and accepted practice in Mormondom.
I’m no exception; I sent a boy off on his mission with great intentions to wait for him. But I didn’t. I wrote him his whole mission, but got married just a few weeks before he came home....
Young Men Lesson 8: "Honour Thy Father"
Mormon Life says: "Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Discussion Questions• How has your father influenced your life for good?• What are some qualities your father has that you would like to emulate in your life?Excerpt from "The Love of God" by...
{Single Saints} Confronting Cupid: For Singles on Valentine's Day
Mormon Life says: I've heard Valentine's Day also called Singles Awareness Day (or, more appropriately, SAD). It doesn't have to be all doom and gloom for the single, though, no matter what Cupid says.
My original intention in writing this blog was to make a list of things you could do if you’re single in Valentine’s Day to take your mind off your lack of a lover. I meant to suggest that should...
