I was told on Sunday that the 2nd link on the Crisis of Unbelief post was not working, and that I had inadvertently typed "buy" instead of "byu" in the link... whoops! Sorry.
But it is fixed now, and you can link from there - remember that once you get there, the talk is under the Marjorie Pay Hinckley lecture.
So. Enjoy!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sidebar Additions
Please take a moment and look at the Upcoming Events on the right hand sidebar. There are a ton of them, and I will be doing my best to keep up with them all.
Also, please note the birthday list for the month. I didn't want to put full names on the blog, because this is not a private blog, and I want to maintain a feeling of security, so - if you don't know the birthday girl by her first name and last initial, go to the ward directory and see if you can figure it out. Otherwise, comment or email me and I can clarify.
But where possible, make an effort to spread a little birthday love to those celebrating their lives each month!
I am constantly amazed by you sisters - thank you for your examples!
Also, please note the birthday list for the month. I didn't want to put full names on the blog, because this is not a private blog, and I want to maintain a feeling of security, so - if you don't know the birthday girl by her first name and last initial, go to the ward directory and see if you can figure it out. Otherwise, comment or email me and I can clarify.
But where possible, make an effort to spread a little birthday love to those celebrating their lives each month!
I am constantly amazed by you sisters - thank you for your examples!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Crisis of Unbelief
Yesterday we had a wonderful lesson by Pat Garrett on parenting in Zion. She referenced a couple of talks/lectures by psychologists that discussed this topic.
The first talk was by A. Lynn Scoresby, a professor of psychology at BYU. "The Crisis of Unbelief: How to Ensure Faith and Testimony in Our Children"
The second was by William Doherty, a world renowned psychologist from the University of Minnesota (?) "Parenting Wisely in a Too Much of Everything World" (listed under "Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture")
I know that this is a sensitive subject, and we all want to do our best for our children. But as was pointed out to us yesterday, all we can do IS our best, and the rest is up to our children and the Lord.
Prayerfully consider Pat's challenge to reach out to our Young Women (or Young Men) to see if we can't be another source of strength for them and help to avert this crisis of unbelief.
The first talk was by A. Lynn Scoresby, a professor of psychology at BYU. "The Crisis of Unbelief: How to Ensure Faith and Testimony in Our Children"
The second was by William Doherty, a world renowned psychologist from the University of Minnesota (?) "Parenting Wisely in a Too Much of Everything World" (listed under "Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture")
I know that this is a sensitive subject, and we all want to do our best for our children. But as was pointed out to us yesterday, all we can do IS our best, and the rest is up to our children and the Lord.
Prayerfully consider Pat's challenge to reach out to our Young Women (or Young Men) to see if we can't be another source of strength for them and help to avert this crisis of unbelief.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
April Activity
Many of you have asked about what types of items you should be setting aside to bring to the Swap Meet in April.
Really, anything that you think could be used by someone else is appropriate to bring.
Home dec items such as pictures, lamps, pillows, seasonal decorations, etc.
Kitchen items such as dishes, small appliances (working), silverware, etc.
Clothing & shoes: adult, children, etc...
Baby items.
Kids toys.
So, really. Anything that you can think of that you are going to be getting rid of, but that someone else might be able to use, bring it!
And if you don't have anything to part with, still come and see if there is anything that you need.
I am hoping to have the building open and available all day for you to bring your items so that it is set up before 7. Will keep you posted on that. And like I said on the side-bar, if you have any items that are too large to bring to the church, please email me (with a description and photo is possible), and I will post it directly onto the blog.
Really, anything that you think could be used by someone else is appropriate to bring.
Home dec items such as pictures, lamps, pillows, seasonal decorations, etc.
Kitchen items such as dishes, small appliances (working), silverware, etc.
Clothing & shoes: adult, children, etc...
Baby items.
Kids toys.
So, really. Anything that you can think of that you are going to be getting rid of, but that someone else might be able to use, bring it!
And if you don't have anything to part with, still come and see if there is anything that you need.
I am hoping to have the building open and available all day for you to bring your items so that it is set up before 7. Will keep you posted on that. And like I said on the side-bar, if you have any items that are too large to bring to the church, please email me (with a description and photo is possible), and I will post it directly onto the blog.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Super Service
Ladies, thank you so much for all of you who came to our Birthday Service Activity! I must remember to put my camera on my list of things to bring each month so I can post some fun pics.
We accomplished much.
We tied 2 quilts for the humanitarian center.
We made over 60 card kits for Primary Children's Medical Center.
And we completed all 18 folders that Porter Sorenson brought as part of his Eagle Project.
Nicely done, sisters.
In the next few days, I will be trying to add some links to the sidebar for more service projects that you can do with your families or on your own.
If we look outside ourselves, we will find many opportunities to make a difference. Whether we help one person or many, we are doing the Lord's work, and we will be blessed.
In this life it is easy to feel insignificant and like we don't matter at all; but I know that simply by being a good friend, a diligent mother, a kind person, we can influence more lives than we will ever know.
May we look around us to see {and act upon} opportunities to serve those around us.
"... inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matt. 25:40
We accomplished much.
We tied 2 quilts for the humanitarian center.
We made over 60 card kits for Primary Children's Medical Center.
And we completed all 18 folders that Porter Sorenson brought as part of his Eagle Project.
Nicely done, sisters.
In the next few days, I will be trying to add some links to the sidebar for more service projects that you can do with your families or on your own.
If we look outside ourselves, we will find many opportunities to make a difference. Whether we help one person or many, we are doing the Lord's work, and we will be blessed.
In this life it is easy to feel insignificant and like we don't matter at all; but I know that simply by being a good friend, a diligent mother, a kind person, we can influence more lives than we will ever know.
May we look around us to see {and act upon} opportunities to serve those around us.
"... inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matt. 25:40
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