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Deciding Right From Wrong

This is part 3 in the Values that Last series where I’ll be touching on discerning right from wrong. My first blog was on choosing my standard and my second one was on why my beliefs matter. Each one of us has a basis for determining what is right from what is wrong in our lives. Just because something feels right, doesn’t mean that it is. As a Christian, my authority is God, and His guide book for my life is the Bible. As I look at 8 common pleasures in society, I can see potential for destruction: Eating: Like … Continue reading →

Why My Beliefs Matter

This is the second part based on a small-group series I’m working on called Values that Last. Last week’s blog was on Choosing My Standard, and this week I’ll be sharing on why our beliefs matter. How we view our world is so important because our lives are based around perception. If we believe what the Bible says to be truth, then likely (hopefully) we’ll conform to the teachings of the Word. Likewise, if we perceive life to be about feeling good, we will likely shape our ways around things that make us feel good. Views on life are critical … Continue reading →

Choosing My Standard

This is the first part of a small group series I’ve been working in called, “Values that Last“. Though I could probably write several blogs on this session alone, I am just going to focus on the specific areas that really hit home for me. There seems to be a decay of truth in today’s society. This is likely a result of three philosophies (among others) that have taken root in our society: Individualism: Personal independence, relying on yourself, the standard of your own life and what seems right to you. “In those days there was no king in Israel; … Continue reading →

Standing for Something — Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley is the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is revered by members of that church, myself included, as a prophet. But even if you aren’t a Mormon, there is a goodness in him that you can’t deny, a kindness that transcends differences in spiritual belief. Leaders of the other denominations in Salt Lake City who have worked with President Hinckley on various projects hold him in high regard, even though they do not believe as he does. In the year 2000, President Hinckley released a book that would quickly become a New … Continue reading →

Values That Last: Intro

I’m going to begin a series of blogs taken from a small group study course our church is promoting. The title of this course is called “Values That Last” and was presented to those who wished to participate, as a “small-group-in-a-bag”. Within this bag everything that is needed to lead and maintain a group is there: Study books, group leader guide, DVD (for leader instruction and group lessons), pens, name tags, invite cards, and contact information for further support by our church. All of this was provided completely free of charge. My husband and I will be working together on … Continue reading →

Learning Positive Values

Children need to develop positive values that help them in making good decisions. According to the Search Institute, “The more a child develops positive values that guide her or his behavior, the more likely it is that she or he will make positive choices and grow up healthy.” Some of the more prominent values that are necessary to grow up healthy include: • Caring • Equality and social justice • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Restraint Children learn values primarily by observing parents and other people in their lives. If you regularly exhibit the above-mentioned values, your child will … Continue reading →

Preventing Social Decay

Have you noticed the social decay that is happening as families are torn apart and moral values disintegrate? I have definitely noticed that as families have lost their moral identity and homes have been broken that children are the ones that suffer. It is obvious as you look at the character of many of today’s children and teenagers that the values that our nation once cherished are disappearing from the rising generation. The downfall of the mighty empire Rome was the social decay of its people, which started in the home, as parents no longer taught their children moral values. … Continue reading →

Family Movie Night

Yes, we just talked about television this morning with watching Saturday morning cartoons, but there’s another family fun tradition that we employ in this household. It started a little over a year and a half ago and it’s grown into a stimulating evening of relaxation and mirth together. Movie night initially began as my way of sitting down with Cassidy to watch movies that might spawn questions. She is a huge fan of the Harry Potter films, but they can be difficult for young ones to watch. We’d make up a bowl of popcorn, get some M&Ms and the drinks … Continue reading →

Love, Honor & Respect

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It is traditional in the marriage ceremony to make vows to love and honor your husband or wife for all the days of your life. When my husband and I were married, we elected to change the vows ever so slightly – instead of the word obey – we used the phrase: to love, honor and respect each other. Love Love is a term that means something a little different to every person who uses it and hears it. For me, love means to care about every aspect of them. I love the person he is, flaws and all and … Continue reading →

How Do You Spend Your Time?

Last Sunday, in the combined Priesthood and Relief Society our bishop gave a lesson based on the talk “Journey to Higher Ground” by Joseph B. Wirthlin. This is an excellent talk about the choices that we make each day. Elder Wirthlin talks about the importance of making choices every day that will lead you back to Heavenly Father. Elder Wirthlin concludes his talk by saying: “How do we know which direction we are headed? When the Savior walked the earth He was asked to name the greatest commandment. Without hesitation He said: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with … Continue reading →