"Ponderize" Week 9: 2 Nephi 32:8-9

Just in case you haven't heard of "Ponderizing", I thought I would share how I am doing it. 

Here's the new Scripture:

To see previous week's "ponderizing" Scriptures click HERE. 

A HUGE list of Christ Centered Christmas Family Home Evenings!

One of my favorite things each year is to have Family Home Evenings that focus on the Savior. That is why we have have Christmas, is to celebrate the birth of or Savior, Jesus Christ.  I thought I would share a list of some of my favorite Family Home Evenings for Christmas time.

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Okay friends, you are not going to want to miss out on this Exclusive LDS Christmas bundle!! Have you been wondering how to keep the focus on the Savior this year?? This bundle is packed full of printables, ebooks and ideas!

Two Turkey Brown Lunch Bag Turkey Crafts

Super easy, inexpensive and fun craft!  One can hold treats in it or be a fun way to send your kiddos lunch to school! The other idea is actually what my kiddo wanted me to do for his school party, a turkey puppet!

LDS Primary Sharing Time Ideas December Week 4: I can live with Jesus Christ again.

2015 Sharing Time Outline Theme: "I Know My Savior Lives"

December 2015 Sharing Time Topic: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

December 2015 Scripture: “And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!” (D&C 76:22).

December Week 4 Topic: I can live with Jesus Christ again.

Free Printables:

"Ponderizing" Week 8: 2 Nephi 32:3

Just in case you haven't heard of "Ponderizing", I thought I would share how I am doing it. 

Here's the new Scripture:

To see previous week's "ponderizing" Scriptures click HERE. 

A SIMPLIFIED FHE: Simply Choose a Mormon Message Video, Watch it, then Discuss it.

Oh boy, it's been a long day! I spent the day with my oldest on a field trip. You ever have those days, when you are just plain busy and you wonder how you are going to be able to fit it all in?  Well for those kind of days, it is great to SIMPLIFY.   That is what we are doing for tonight's FHE, we are simplifying...

For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: 

Simply Choose a Mormon Message Video, Watch it, then Discuss it.

Rice Crispy Turkey Kid Craft

Grandma craft ALERT!!! My mom has been having fun little activities to keep the grandkids a little entertained and busy when we come over for family dinner.  So this fun, idea is thanks to Grandma!

Fun Thanksgiving Crafts and Printables

Thanksgiving is going to be here before we know it!! Here are some of my favorite crafts and printables to celebrate being thankful!!

Want to be a GREAT Member Missionary? Four Tips as well as a REVIEW of "Preach My Gospel Study Journal".

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LDS Sharing Time Ideas December Week 3: Jesus Christ will return to the earth someday.

2015 Sharing Time Outline Theme: "I Know My Savior Lives"

December 2015 Sharing Time Topic: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

December 2015 Scripture: “And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!” (D&C 76:22).

December Week 3 Topic: Jesus Christ will return to the earth someday.

Free Printables:

"Ponderizing" Week 7: 2 Nephi 31:19–20

Just in case you haven't heard of "Ponderizing", I thought I would share how I am doing it. 

Here's the new Scripture:

To see previous week's "ponderizing" Scriptures click HERE. 

Family Home Evening on Being Thankful Everyday {12 Days of Gratitude}

For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: 

Family Home Evening on Being Thankful Everyday {12 Days of Gratitude}

Can you believe this is made from a Cereal Box! Christmas Tree Tutorial

I wanted to make a tree for the Sharing Time lesson ideas for December Week 2, this is what I came up with! It makes even a cute decoration or fun table center piece for Christmas parties!!

LDS Primary Sharing Time Ideas December Week 2: Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.

2015 Sharing Time Outline Theme: "I Know My Savior Lives"

December 2015 Sharing Time Topic: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

December 2015 Scripture: “And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!” (D&C 76:22).

December Week 2 Topic: Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.

Free Printables: 

"Ponderizing" Week 6: 2 Nephi 28:7–9

Just in case you haven't heard of "Ponderizing", I thought I would share how I am doing it. 

Here's the new Scripture:

To see previous week's "ponderizing" Scriptures click HERE. 

Choose the Scripture:

When I was trying to decide how I would choose scriptures, I decided that I would do the Book of Mormon Mastery Scriptures.  I loved doing these as a youth and grew so much, I decided that it was about time I do them again.  It's great because they are all chosen for me, they have "Context", "Doctrine or Principle" and "Application" to get me thinking. Here is a link to the Book of Mormon Scripture Mastery List.

If you'd like to study along with me this week here is the direct link to this particular scripture: 2 Nephi 28:7-9.

Decide on How you are going to Display it:

Write it on a post it, type it up, take a picture of it from your paper scriptures, take a screen shot on your phone.  I have been writing it on a post it and displaying it where I would frequently see it, I also have it on the camera roll of my phone. I love this because no matter where I am at I can read over and think about my scripture.

Read and think About It's Meaning & Share it!

Really think about the scripture. Study the scripture. Pick out words and phrases and apply them into your life. Don't keep it all to yourself. Share it!!! Send someone a text, post your thoughts on your social media pages, talk to a friend or family member about what you are studying, as we share we can help strengthen others also.  For me, I go through the scripture and pick something out of it each day. I ponder about it, maybe even read an article about it on lds.org.  Then I post a picture along with my thoughts on my Instagram and Facebook pages.

I'd love to know what scripture you are "Ponderizing" and how you are doing it!! Leave a comment below and let me know what you're doing :)

To see my daily "ponderizing" thoughts follow me on Instagram, here's the LINK!

Top Family Home Evenings on Thanksgiving and Gratitude

Today, I wanted to share some of my favorite Family Home Evening Ideas for this time of year.

Here's the List:

Favorite LDS Primary Sharing Time Ideas For November 2015 {The Ultimate Source}

I thought it would be fun each month, to post all the amazing Sharing Time ideas for the month, in one post!  Kind of like the one stop source for Sharing Times :) This post will be updated throughout the month, so continue checking back to see more ideas!!

Keeping an Eternal Perspective!

Though I usually do not comment on controversial issues, I have an overwhelming feeling that I need to share the following thoughts. And am only doing so after much prayer and thought. This in no way is meant to increase contention. I hope that we can each be respectful and empathetic towards each other and our beliefs. As I read through some feeds on social media the past two days, I have been saddened by the contention both coming from members and non-members of the church.  It is not something that is new, it seems as though every time The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints comes out with a statement, especially one seen as controversial issue there is opposition. The voices seems to be getting louder. To me this is a testament that this church is the true church and we are indeed in the latter-days.

The most recent is the changes made in the churches "Handbook 1".  The Deseret News, recently posted an article, "LDS Church reaffirms doctrine of marriage, updates policies on families in same-sex marriages".    I'm not going to go into the details of the article, I have posted the link so you can read it for yourself, if you desire to do so.  What I am going to share is my testimony and my feelings.

First off, I believe it is very important to open our hearts in prayer to our Father in Heaven and try to be understanding.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is not the prophet's church, it is not the apostles' church or even the member's church. It is just as it states, Christ's church.  The Savior and our Father in Heaven lead and direct the church. They do this through direct revelation to the prophet, who holds the keys to receive this revelation for the church. I have a firm testimony that we do have living prophets in these latter-days who do receive that divine revelation for the church. I love and sustain our current prophet, President Monson and his apostles.

Second, I think that it is important to remember that our Heavenly Father's perspective is an ETERNAL one.  Why is this important to remember?  It is important to remember this because though someone might not experience a promised blessing, such as baptism at a certain time in their life, it does not mean that they will never be able to experience that blessing. Everything is done in our Father's time. That time might not be when we desire it to be, it might even not happen in this mortal life time. Our Heavenly Father knows what is best for each of us, what will help us in reaching our eternal potential. Sometimes there will be things that we do not understand. It is important to remember that everything has a purpose. We will each be given the opportunity to receive and either accept or reject the gospel. 

Third, something I know with every ounce of my heart and soul is that our Heavenly Father's love for each of us is unconditional! I think it is a very sad thing that the adversary has confused the hearts of men to believe that if we don't accept someone's actions then we must not love them.  THIS IS NOT TRUE, it is a cunning deceptive lie put out there by the adversary.  Just because we do not accept an action does not mean we do not love the person.  If someone's lifestyle is contrary to that of Heavenly Father's commandments, Heavenly Father is still going to love them, but they are not going to be able to receive certain blessings. Our Heavenly Father is both a God of Mercy as well as a God of Justice.  He has laws that must be followed.  We can not change his laws, because they are not acceptable to the world. I feel like this is something that confuses so many. We are taught to love others, that God is love, all of that is most definitely TRUE. We are to love others and God's love is unconditional. Where people seem to get confused is the fact that we can still love someone while not agree with their actions.

Lastly, respect and empathy should go both ways.  The belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on marriage has been precisely defined, "WE, THE FIRST PRESIDENCY and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children." (The Family: A Proclamation to the World) On the contrary there are some people who feel as though Same-Sex Marriage is okay.  These two things contradict each other, they are opposites. So, what do we do? We show respect on both sides. We can have differing thoughts, opinions and beliefs and still be kind and respectful towards each other. We do not need to be contentious. We can both love each other, the kind of love that Heavenly Father has. It goes both ways. 

These thoughts and views are my own and are not meant to represent those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LDS Primary Sharing Time Ideas December 2015 Week 1: Jesus Christ came to earth as promised by the prophets.

2015 Sharing Time Outline Theme: "I Know My Savior Lives"

December 2015 Sharing Time Topic: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

December 2015 Scripture: “And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!” (D&C 76:22).

December Week 1 Topic: Jesus Christ came to earth as promised by the prophets.

Free Printables: 

Visiting Teaching Idea for November 2015 and Handout {Free Printables}

Free Printable Download

I love the months we as Visiting Teachers get to pick a General Conference talk and share it with our sisters, that we visit.  Sometimes I think we choose a particular talk because somewhere in it there is something that a sister you visit needs to hear. So, how to go about choosing from all of the amazing talks from this past General Conference??

A Turkey Craft you go NUTS over!!

When you think of Thanksgiving what is the first thing that comes to your mind??? Turkeys!!!

Here's a fun little craft, best part is, there's a treat inside!!

LDS Primary Sharing Time Ideas for November Week 5 Ideas

2015 Sharing Time Outline Theme: "I Know My Savior Lives"

November 2015 Sharing Time Topic: When We Serve Others, We Serve God

November 2015 Scripture: “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God” (Mosiah 2:17).

November Week 5 Topic: When We Serve Others, We Serve God

Family Home Evening on Recognizing and Expressing Thanksgiving/Gratitude

For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: 

Recognizing and Expressing Thanksgiving/Gratitude

Preparation: I hope and pray that you can use these ideas as a guideline and adjust them to the needs of your own specific family.  Our prophet President Monson says, "We cannot afford to neglect this heaven-inspired program. It can bring spiritual growth to each member of the family, helping him or her to withstand the temptations which are everywhere. The lessons learned in the home are those that last the longest."  On Lds.org there are resources available in helping to make your Family Home Evenings successful, here is a link to that site on Family Home Evenings.

What is this "Ponderizing" thing? New Scripture Week 5!

Just in case you haven't heard of "Ponderizing", I thought I would share how I am doing it. 

Here's the new Scripture:

To see previous week's "ponderizing" Scriptures click HERE. 

Choose the Scripture:

When I was trying to decide how I would choose scriptures, I decided that I would do the Book of Mormon Mastery Scriptures.  I loved doing these as a youth and grew so much, I decided that it was about time I do them again.  It's great because they are all chosen for me, they have "Context", "Doctrine or Principle" and "Application" to get me thinking. Here is a link to the Book of Mormon Scripture Mastery List.

Decide on How you are going to Display it:

Write it on a post it, type it up, take a picture of it from your paper scriptures, take a screen shot on your phone.  I have been writing it on a post it and displaying it where I would frequently see it, I also have it on the camera roll of my phone. I love this because no matter where I am at I can read over and think about my scripture.

Read and think About It's Meaning & Share it!

Really think about the scripture. Study the scripture. Pick out words and phrases and apply them into your life. Don't keep it all to yourself. Share it!!! Send someone a text, post your thoughts on your social media pages, talk to a friend or family member about what you are studying, as we share we can help strengthen others also.  For me, I go through the scripture and pick something out of it each day. I ponder about it, maybe even read an article about it on lds.org.  Then I post a picture along with my thoughts on my Instagram and Facebook pages.

I'd love to know what scripture you are "Ponderizing" and how you are doing it!! Leave a comment below and let me know what you're doing :)

To see my daily "ponderizing" thoughts follow me on Instagram, here's the LINK!