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For the Strength of Youth Series: Education

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Education is such an important thing to attain—especially in today’s crazy world. Gone are the days where just working is enough. It seems like more and more, you have to have a degree to find a good job—and an advanced degree for many professions. I feel grateful to have completed my degrees while I was able. I have seen the benefits of my learning come into play time and again in both my professional life and in my personal life. The For the Strength of Youth pamphlet promises that education “opens the doors of opportunity that may otherwise be closed … Continue reading →

Seasons of Salvation – Dennis Mangrum

When Jake Wolfgramm is asked to teach early morning seminary to a group of at-risk LDS youth, he’s not sure if he can take the challenge. He has something in common with these kids – when he first came from Tonga to the United States, he got off on the wrong foot and was a wild child himself. Now settled down and doing well for himself in college, he wonders if he has what it takes to get through to the class. He decides to accept the challenge, and let the chips fall where they may. Cheyenne Carson was abandoned … Continue reading →

Why Memorize?

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Yesterday, I suggested that you work on memorizing (or rememorizing) the scripture mastery verses. You may have asked, why? What is the purpose of memorizing scriptures? I would recommend everyone, from the youth down to retired folks, take the time to memorize some scripture. These verses can come in very handy. We know that the Lord speaks to us through scriptures. A non-LDS, Christian friend I know calls the Bible “God’s love letter to us.” What a wonderful way to think of scriptures! We know, too, that the Book of Mormon was written by prophets of old especially for our … Continue reading →

How to Help Your Teen Prepare For Seminary

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Yesterday we talked about ways that you might unintentionally NOT help your teenager get ready for Seminary. Today, we’re going to look at positive ways to support them in their learning process. In yesterday’s blog, we discussed the fact that force has no place in the gospel. To truly have their decisions righteous, your teenager needs to make them because he wants to, not because you force them to. So how can you encourage your child without appearing too forceful? Here are just a few suggestions; I am sure that those of you with experience can add a few more. … Continue reading →

(How Not to) Prepare for Seminary

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Although the subject of Seminary seems to be a bit early for some, I know that in Georgia, school is started around the first week of August. So forgive me for intruding on our teens’ summer bliss, but I thought I’d share a few suggestions for getting ready for class. While the responsibility for Seminary attendance ultimately comes down to the student, there are things that parents can do to help. There are also things that parents can do that will not help. Let me give a few suggestions on things that parents can do that can impede the Seminary … Continue reading →

Early Morning Seminary–Keeping Up Attendance

This is the time of year when many teenagers begin to feel worn out when it comes to early morning seminary. It is the stretch of school without many breaks. Spring fever is getting ready to hit as well, which makes it hard to concentrate and sleep. So you may be facing some early morning battles with your teenagers. Here are five suggestions to help your teenager make it to the home stretch. 1) If your teenager is having an especially difficult time getting up in the mornings, you can get up with him. If you fix a nice breakfast … Continue reading →

Five Tips to Make Seminary Easier

Since school is fast approaching that means the start of seminary. For those of you who live outside of Utah, this mean early morning seminary. It is a wonderful experience for everyone involved, but the early mornings can be difficult for both the students and the parents who drive those students. Here are some easy tips to make those early mornings go a bit smoother. 1) Prepare everything the night before and go to bed early. If your teenagers are having a hard time going to sleep early, especially at the beginning, just make sure that they begin to calm … Continue reading →

Seminary

If you have a young man or young women who will be entering ninth grade next year. It is time to begin thinking about enrolling your child in a seminary program. The seminary program offers a gospel-centered class that meets every week. The classes usually meet Mondays through Fridays and follow the local school schedule. If you live in a heavily LDS populated area, then it is likely that your child will have the option to sign up for release time seminary. Usually the seminary building is located right off the school grounds, and students will walk to the building … Continue reading →