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The Word of Wisdom: A Missionary Tool

The Word of Wisdom is a blessing to those that choose to live it. The counsel can bring you peace, and help you live a healthy life. It also encourages a focus on the importance of being concerned with your health, and taking care of your body. It counsels us the importance of taking care of your body, and appreciating the blessings that it gives you. In addition to that it is a great missionary tool. It is through the simple observance of your choices regarding alcohol, smoking, coffee and tea that many people realize that you are Mormon. The … Continue reading →

Keeping The Word of Wisdom

The Word of Wisdom is a wonderful guideline for the health and safety of the members of the church. Often people think that it is only teenagers or new members that are tempted to disobey the Word of Wisdom or who might find themselves in a situation when it is difficult to obey it. In my experience as an adult I have been in more situations where I had to stand up for my beliefs then when I was growing up. This may be because I grew up in Utah and I now live outside of Utah or it may … Continue reading →

Remember the Word of Wisdom During the Holidays

It is important to remember to care for yourself as the holidays approach. It is a wonderful time of year to remember the counsel of the Word of Wisdom. With the onset of winter, it is also the onset of comfort foods, sweets, and no time to exercise. It is little wonder that many people end up over-indulging, and feeling sick and drained. The way you feel physically will affect your emotional and spiritual well being as well. Here are five things you can do to keep yourself on track for a good Christmas season. 1) Remember to take time … Continue reading →

The Spirit of the Word of Wisdom

Often we think of the Word of Wisdom and think simply of the things, which we should not be doing: drinking coffee, smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs. We overlook the simple premise of the Word of Wisdom, which is to take care of our bodies in a positive and healthy way. In his talk “The Word of Wisdom: The Principles and the Promises” President Boyd K Packer said: “Honor the principle of the Word of Wisdom and you will receive the promised blessings. ‘All saints,’ the revelation promises, ‘who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience … Continue reading →

Provident Living

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has this marvelous new program called Provident Living which you may access by visiting the website. From that website, the introductory paragraph to this month’s focus reads: “Maintaining good physical health allows our minds and bodies to function optimally, so we can more fully enjoy life. Proper diet and nutrition, exercise, and abstinence from harmful substances keep us healthy physically and more sensitive to the promptings of the Spirit. Not only does attention to physical health make it more likely that we will have productive and meaningful lives, it also makes possible … Continue reading →

Blessings From Keeping the Word of Wisdom

The Word of Wisdom is a wonderful guide and commandment. In 1833 the Lord counseled us to no longer use tobacco, alcohol, and hot drinks. He also counseled us on how to eat. Grains, fruits and herbs are to be the focus of your diet, with meat used sparingly. He counseled us on how to take care of our bodies for optimal health. I had always thought that I was following the Word of Wisdom, which I was for the most part. When I was twenty years old I became sick nearly every time I ate for several months. I … Continue reading →

The Word of Wisdom

With the overwhelming onslaught of obesity in our nation, my mind is turned the Word of Wisdom given to the Latter-day Saints in Section 89 of the Doctrine & Covenants: 1 A WORD OF WISDOM, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion— 2 To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of wisdom,forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days— 3 Given for a principle with promise, adapted to … Continue reading →

Exercise – The Bane of My Life or Boon of My Existence

I have a friend who keeps me honest. Every morning she emails me, knowing that I’m at the computer before the crack of dawn, and it reads: “Walking? It’s not raining.” I, of course, have to answer yes, because exercise is good for you and she’s at my door ten minutes later. Wait, I better get dressed, she’s on her way right now. Okay, I’m back — 45 minutes of walking up and down hills sure gives you a new perspective on life. Let me explain. Donna, that’s my walking partner, and I talk about the state of the nation, … Continue reading →