Posted by Molly | Under Family History | Monday Jun 22, 2009
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Search The Scriptures Diligently, Visiting Teaching Resources by VisitingTeaching.net This month is a fun one. As we know this month's message is titled "Search the Scriptures Diligently" as well as Easter & General Conference. You can download the VT message in PDF, Print the text from LDS.org or even listen to the message, maybe while you're putting on your...
Saving Money with Coupons Did you know when buying items and services online there are often great discounts readily available? During the payment process many online stores will have a field to enter a coupon or promotion code. Entering a special code will give you a discounted rate or free extras. In our world......
House Cleaning: My Least Favorite Chore Cleaning is one of my least favorite things to do...and one of the things I do the most. I have subscribed to several different websites newsletters and ezines, but, then I find myself unsubscribing, simply because it just isn't fun. But, with summer in full swing, I have found the......
Things You May Not Have Known About LDS Humanitarian Efforts LDS Humanitarian Work LDS Humanitarian Services Humanitarian Services is just one department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints served by LDS Philanthropies. The Church throughout its history has always provided for those in need, but the first permanent humanitarian organization of the Church was created in 1955......
The LDS Publicity Dilemma, and Big Love Certainly Church members are offended when their most sacred practices are misrepresented or presented without context or understanding....
Black History Month Celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today. The Collingwood Public Library will be hosting two speakers during the month of February. On February 3rd Karolyn Smardz Frost, author......
Who is Responsible for Your Misery Index? It is becoming more and more difficult for me to watch any form of television news. The other day I was in a doctor's office and one of the 24-hour cable news channels was blaring from the waiting room television. They cited an article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune that......
How to Keep Your Collectables Safe from the Elements Many of us have prized possessions, such as collectables from our youth and family heirlooms that we want to preserve for our children, our grand children, and generations to come. It might be something like an old sports card from your youth, a doll that your great grandmother owned, or......
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies | Jad Thoughts: "King Fahd, Saudi Arabia's ruler since 1982, has died. Saudi state television announced that Crown Prince Abdullah had been named as King Fahd's successor. King Fahd had been frail since suffering a stroke a decade ago and had delegated the running......
US Civil War Stamps -> Topic & Specialty -> War The United Postal Service issued a sheet of 20 stamps in 1995 with the theme of the US Civil War. The Civil War was the deadliest war in American history, resulting in the death of 620,000 soldiers and an untold number of civilians.......
Posted by Molly | Under Religion | Sunday Jun 21, 2009
The Book of Mormon is a book with a promise. Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the influence of the Holy Ghost.
Poetry In The Book of Mormon? While doing some research, I found several interesting things, but I wanted to share this one with you... How Missionary Found Book of Mormon Secret - Discovering chiasmus in the Book of Mormon 41 years ago changed John W. Welch's life. It also changed the way many people look at......
Missionary Mail Sending a care package to a missionary is a real highlight for them. There are services that make and deliver care packages or you can put together a package and send it yourself....
Member Missionary Work Our Sunday lessons were great yesterday. One Sister, Sister Hilton spoke in Sacrament meeting and told some stories that were very touching. In Sunday School, we read in the book of Revelations, as I am sure most of you did. In Relief Society, we had the last lesson in The......
Today in LDS History, Two Prophets Were Born We do not go to Sabbath meetings to be entertained or even solely to be instructed. We go to worship the Lord. If the service is a failure to you, you must have failed. No one can worship for you; you must do your own waiting upon the Lord....
My Wordless Wednesday: Book of Mormon Is the Book of Mormon True? Pray for yourself and ask. I prayed, and I received my answer. Yes, the Book of Mormon is True....
In the garden, Van Morrison The streets are always wet with rain After a summer shower when I saw you standin' In the garden in the garden wet with rain You wiped the teardrops from your eye in sorrow As we watched the petals fall down to the ground And as I sat beside......
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks Based on a true story, but fleshed out with fictional characters, this book is complex and intriguing. The protagonist is Australian, as is the author. I liked the Australian tidbits along the way. That the Sarajevo Haggadah, an early illuminated Jewish religious volume, survived is a testament to people......
The Bible is the Word of God and the Path to a Better Life Understanding The Bible is the word of God. It is a witness for God and Jesus Christ. Members of the Church are encouraged to study it and follow its teachings. The Church uses many translations of the Bible in various languages. In English, the King James Version is used as the......
Posted by Molly | Under Priesthood | Sunday Jun 14, 2009
The priesthood is the power of God, which is given to man to act in His name. It is here on the earth today. The blessings of the priesthood are available to everyone.
Molly Mormon Messages: Gary J. Coleman, Are We Christians? God continues to speak His words and reveal His truth in our day through a living prophet. If you ask your Heavenly Father in prayer, He can confirm the truth of this to you....
My Wordless Wednesday: Harold B. Lee's Testimony I bear you solemn witness of the divine mission of the Savior and to the certainty of His guiding hand in the affairs of His Church today as in all dispensations of time. I bear that testimony with all the convictions of my soul and leave my blessing upon the...
Without the Plan Life Would Have Little or No Meaning The Lord has carefully provided a plan of life called the plan of salvation. It comprises all of the laws, ordinances, principles, and doctrines required to complete our mortal journey and progress to a state of exaltation enjoyed by our Father in Heaven. The Lord spoke to Moses and said,...
Poetry In The Book of Mormon? While doing some research, I found several interesting things, but I wanted to share this one with you... How Missionary Found Book of Mormon Secret - Discovering chiasmus in the Book of Mormon 41 years ago changed John W. Welch's life. It also changed the way many people look at......
Molly Mormon Messages: Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Create And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth. ... And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind....
The amazing power of beads I received this from Beading Daily. I could not find a link, but if someone provides me with one, I will be glad to change this post. Karin The Amazing Power of Beads Topic: People and Events If there was a fire threatening your home and you had only minutes......
Mythology and Branding Seth Godin talks about branding, story telling, and the power of myth (not at all to be confused with lying here.) Once again Seth sets marketers on a path of discovery and deep thought as few others can....
Powers of Ten This, you have got to see. "In 1977, Charles and Ray Eames made a nine-minute film called Powers of Ten that still has the capacity today to expand the way we think and view our world. Over ten million people have since seen the film and it continues to......
Sunday Lyrics - Word of God Speak Photo by: witpim I've mentioned before that Mercy Me is my favorite Christian band, so I thought I would share another of my favorite songs with you. I can really relate to this song, as sometimes I when I'm praying, I'm just not sure what to ask for or......
Lamb Of God closerwalk08 asked: Exalting Jesus Christ is the centre of our worship. This song by the Family Worship singers brings before us our Saviour, the Lamb of God, and lifts Him up in all His Glory. The song finishes with a stirring rendition of How Great Thou Art. This video is......
Posted by Molly | Under Counsel | Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life. Learn to Laugh. Increase Compassion. We Can Endure Hardship & Trial. Come What May & Love It.
My Wordless Wednesday: Book of Mormon Is the Book of Mormon True? Pray for yourself and ask. I prayed, and I received my answer. Yes, the Book of Mormon is True....
Foodie Friday: Deluxe Meatloaf This is one great meatloaf recipe and very easy to make. What makes it so good is the Shirley J All Purpose Seasoning....
My Wordless Wednesday: Dry Pack or Home Food Storage Center So many feel that a long-term food supply is so far beyond their reach that they make no effort at all. Begin in a small way,. . . and gradually build toward a reasonable objective....
Posted by Molly | Under Religion | Wednesday Jun 3, 2009
Elder L. Tom Perry: The Message of the Restoration
We declare to the world that the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.
My Wordless Wednesday: Testimony of Prophet George Albert Smith bless us that we may be worthy, because of our lives, to keep this testimony, that not only we, but all that we can contact, may receive that witness and carry it to our brothers and sisters of all faiths and creeds, and particularly to the descendants of Lehi, until...
My Wordless Wednesday: Harold B. Lee's Testimony I bear you solemn witness of the divine mission of the Savior and to the certainty of His guiding hand in the affairs of His Church today as in all dispensations of time. I bear that testimony with all the convictions of my soul and leave my blessing upon the...
Proposition 8: Not Just About Marriage This isn't just about giving them the right to be married. There is alot more at stake than just the right to be married. We are losing our freedom to teach our children what we believe....
Daughter, Be of Good Comfort Legion are the stories that could and need to be told of women valiant in their testimonies of Jesus Christ who are unsung heroines in our midst. Daughter, be of good comfort....
The LDS Publicity Dilemma, and Big Love Certainly Church members are offended when their most sacred practices are misrepresented or presented without context or understanding....
Lamb Of God closerwalk08 asked: Exalting Jesus Christ is the centre of our worship. This song by the Family Worship singers brings before us our Saviour, the Lamb of God, and lifts Him up in all His Glory. The song finishes with a stirring rendition of How Great Thou Art. This video is......
Antique Crucifixes Collectables -> Religions, Spirituality -> Christianity Antique crucifixes are an interesting collector hobby, with collections that can range from very rough, early wooden carvings that barely resemble a modern crucifix, to brass or ivory depictions done more recently. While some people collect rather ornate crosses in all materials, a crucifix......
When the Circumstances Are Difficult and Grim, Know That You Can Overcome With Jesus Christ! Read the letter of John in the New Testament and enjoy every blessing God has for you and commit yourself to faithful service. This article is based on Chapter 5 of that beautiful letter. When we are committed to Almighty God through Jesus Christ, we are then called to love......
Church of Lies Wiley.com - Review - It is difficult for any person not affiliated with a group like the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) to imagine the motivation for living in such a system. Jessop grew up within the strictures of the FLDS cult, subjected to......
The Kingdom Mandate Let me ask you something: when you go to work, do you leave your Christianity at the door, or does your faith influence how you do your job? I'm not talking about personal piety: don't cheat, don't lie, don't steal. These are good things and certainty every Christian should be......
Posted by Molly | Under Family History | Monday Jun 1, 2009
Are you looking for a way to share the joys of genealogy work with your family? All families should occasionally have a lesson on how and why we do genealogy work. One group has just made that easier by putting podcasts online for your family to listen to. What is a podcast? Well, simply put, its a digital recording that you can download to your computer or mp3 player.
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Monday Night: Family Home Evening Family home evening is a special time set aside each week that brings family members together and strengthens their love for each other, helps them draw closer to Heavenly Father, and encourages them to live righteously....
Monday Night: Family Home Evening Lessons Family home evening is for everyone. It is for families with parents and children, for families with just one parent, and for parents who have no children at home. It is for home evening groups of single adults and for those who live alone or with roommates. . . ....
Family Search: Are You Ready To Do Your Work? Search millions of indexed records for your ancestors. Browse through images of records waiting to be indexed, and more records are being added every month. You can also do your part and become an Indexer....
Monday Night: Family Home Evening Lesson Theme Ideas "If the Saints obey this counsel, we promise that great blessings will result. Love at home and obedience to parents will increase. Faith will be developed in the hearts of the youth of Israel, and they will gain power to combat the evil influence and temptations which beset them."...
Monday Night: Family Home Activities for the Family Family Activities Activities and games for family fun and learning, plus activities to teach emergency preparedness. Family Unity Activities Learning Activities Cultural Activities Nature Activities Physical Activities Family Preparedness Activities Watch a video First Presidency Statements "We advise and urge the inauguration of a 'Home Evening' throughout the church,......
RL conversation with 8.5 yr old conversation bit yesterday with dd age 8.5 while talking about China parents. "you really don't feel like my real moms" "I understand why you feel that way. It's ok to feel what you feel.We want you to know that you do feel like our real daughter" "You kind of feel......
Backwoods Home Magazine: My New Favorite I recently stumbled upon the website for Backwoods Home Magazine and liked what I saw. I considered subscribing, but was a bit hesitant, until my enthusiasm for the magazine was reinforced by a post just yesterday from J.D. at Get Rich Slowly. He posted an excellent review of self-sufficiency magazines......
Firehall on the Verge of Being Sold BY CHRIS FELL - The Municipality of Meaford is on the verge of selling the old fire hall to the Stanley Knight Heritage Society. Meaford council held a public meeting concerning an Official Plan Amendment and a zoning bylaw amendment for the fire hall property at its planning meeting......
Heroes: Not so Heroic A couple of hardcore comic fan friends and myself - whom collected for merely a couple of years - used to assemble on Monday nights to watch NBC’s Heroes. We no longer do. It’s not because of schedule changes or my rise to Internet fame like a sea turtle gradually......
I Just Got My First MP3 Player I'm so behind the technology curve some times. I had to be the last person on my block to get a VCR... then a CD player... and now an MP3 player. I got it off of eBay from a Hong Kong Seller. The price was great (they do say, don't......
Learn More About The LDS Church And best of all, don't forget to talk to a Mormon that you know. We're always happy to answer questions about our faith....
My Wordless Wednesday: Book of Mormon Is the Book of Mormon True? Pray for yourself and ask. I prayed, and I received my answer. Yes, the Book of Mormon is True....
The LDS Publicity Dilemma, and Big Love Certainly Church members are offended when their most sacred practices are misrepresented or presented without context or understanding....
Brick of Mormon Stories? While reading one of my favorite LDS blogs, I came across a book entitled, "Brick of Mormon Stories". What is this favorite blog? A Soft Answer....
Vicki Glembocki’s Real Raw Truth of New Motherhood Q&A, Part Two Ready for more of Vicki Glembocki's real, raw truth about new parenthood? Be sure to catch Part One here! Here's the second installment: Did you have Postpartum Depression? No. At the hospital, I signed up to be screened for it, so every pediatrician appointment I had to fill out......
Celebrate Some Good Economic News on this Labor Day I intend to take today off like most American workers. Before doing that, I thought it appropriate to briefly mention some recent economic news that is relevant to this holiday and that is quite favorable in an economic sense. (I know what you're thinking - Mr. ToughMoneyLove is all about bad news......
The Truth about Credit Cards and Debt pt 2 This is part two to a series on credit cards and where our country is heading when it comes to credit card debt. In the previous post in this series we talked about some of the statistics in the credit industry and how to interpret them to get an idea......
Social Marketing Means Being Highly Efficient If you have read the Authority Black Book or belong to either of my membership sites (Social Power Linking or Authority Site Center) you are now fully aware of just how much time you can spend on social marketing. This social "thing" is bigger than you! In no time at......
The Truth and Myth Of Duplicate Content - Updated By Official Google Webmaster Central Blog Many marketer has asked “what is duplicate content”, how google penalize it. From my own experience, there is no such thing as duplicate content penalty! But if your site is building purely on RSS feeds and content from other sites, such as article directories, high chances are your page won’t......
Posted by Molly | Under Main Dishes | Friday May 29, 2009
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
4 Tablespoons Shirley J All Purpose Seasoning mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup shredded carrots
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine all ingredients and mix till well combined. Place mixture in 9×13 baking dish and form into loaf. Bake 1 hour in oven or until done. If desired top with additional ketchup, let stand for 10 minutes and slice for serving.
Making Rock Candy This is a great recipe for rock candy and one that you can do with your children....
Foodie Friday: Bacon 'n Eggs Crescent Sandwich This is an excellent and easy recipe for a breakfast sandwich. Bacon and eggs in a crescent roll is a quick and easy way to send the kids out the door with something nutritious for breakfast....
Manage Your Pantry With 2 Simple Just Add Water Food Lines From Shirley J This is definitely the most versatile, economical item in the kitchen! Just add water, and this CREAM SOUP BASE mix will blend perfectly with no lumps and in only minutes. You’ll enjoy a perfect silky, seasoned sauce for use in countless soups, sauces, casseroles and gravies!...
Enjoy the 4th With Homemade Burgers I love to experiment with food, specifically hamburgers, when grilling season comes around. Making your own hamburgers is a true hands-on experience, so be prepared to get a little messy. It's not hard to make a regular burger - all you have to do is fashion ground beef into patties......
Simple Basil Aioli Simple Basil Aioli Traditional aioli is made with raw egg and oil. However, because I seldom have eggs, (and then when I do, I can't ever remember how old they are), and the thought of raw eggs makes me turn green, I substitute the raw egg/oil for prepared mayo. Now........
Egg and vegetable salad wraps Tired of the usual sandwiches? Why not put together an interesting egg and vegetable wrap that's very easy to make? Sometimes a slight change from the usual menu adds a different light to life! :) This egg and vegetable salad wrap recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and will serve 6. Photo credit......
Classic Macaroni And Cheese I'm putting this recipe up for those that have been looking for a Mac and Cheese recipe, with a béchamel sauce, instead of the version I prefer (The Lady's Cheese Mac). Enjoy! Classic Macaroni And Cheese Recipe from: America's Test Kitchen Bread Crumb Topping6 slice white sandwich bread......
Groceries for $250 a month I'm always curious what people buy at the grocery store. If you're curious about that kind of thing too, here's what I bought over a one month period. We usually plan on spending about $250 per month for groceries, which also includes paper products & cleaning supplies. This particular list......
Posted by Molly | Under Family | Wednesday May 27, 2009
President Gordon B. Hinckley recalls a story of an older boy and his young companion as they find an old coat and a badly worn pair of shoes by the roadside.
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The Marriage Protection Amendment He placed in men and women from the beginning a desire to be joined together as man and wife forever to dwell in families in a perfect, righteous union....
Mormon Temples will Dot the Earth All temple work is valid only if it is willingly accepted by each individual prior to the Resurrection. Performing temple ordinances receives strong emphasis in the LDS (Mormon) Church. Members of the Church, Mormons, are taught that they have a religious obligation to trace their own genealogies and perform temple...
Revelation and You "Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall dwell in your heart. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation" Some of us fail to live so that we can understand the message that comes from eternity when God...
Brick of Mormon Stories? While reading one of my favorite LDS blogs, I came across a book entitled, "Brick of Mormon Stories". What is this favorite blog? A Soft Answer....
Put Your House in Order In the April 2008 Priesthood Session, President Monson mentioned political machinations. Not knowing what that meant I looked up the word and was stunned as I read the definition. This videos was inspired to help wake up my fellow LDS members to the dangers we face in America as seen...
Essential Gear for the Consummate Backpacker [caption id="attachment_120" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Backpacking Gear"][/caption]When you're a backpacker or a hiker who enjoys long jaunts through undiscovered territory, it goes without saying that you need to pack light. When you're traveling solo, there's no additional aid or transportation: just you, your feet, and gravity. Because of this need to......
Ibanez’ Achilles Heel Pitching staffs across major league baseball have been looking for any secret that would give them an edge when dealing with the explosive hitting Raul Ibanez. It was revealed after Sunday's win that Raul has one weakness that quickly curtails his hitting prowess. New Shoes! The gem was reported by......
Find mismatched pairs of shoes at OddShoeFinder.com I bought two new pairs of shoes this weekend. They set me back $100. I need to buy two pairs of shoes each time because I wear a 7 1/2 4E on my right foot and a 9 1/2 D on my left foot. My right foot is a clubfoot.......
Take up Hiking in Three Steps [caption id="attachment_314" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Pre-hike Scouting"][/caption]With the summer months rolling around, people all over the United States are always looking for new ways to get into the great outdoors and soak in some vitamin D. It's easy to say you want to get more active this summer, but how many......
Ten Things to Never Buy Used Most of us hate wasting our money, so we tend to avoid buying new products if we can. We buy used books, DVD’s, cars, timeshares, furniture and electronics to save money. There was recently even an article over on MSN money with a list of things that you should never......
My Wordless Wednesday: Book of Mormon Is the Book of Mormon True? Pray for yourself and ask. I prayed, and I received my answer. Yes, the Book of Mormon is True....
March Visiting Message: Why Must I Defend the Doctrine of the Family? In today’s world, where Satan’s aggression against the family is so prevalent, parents must do all they can to fortify and defend their families. But their efforts may not be enough. Our most basic institution of family desperately needs help and support from the extended family and the public institutions...
January 2009 Visiting Teaching Message, Stand Strong and Immovable in Faith The Visiting Teaching message this month asks us sisters to teach the scriptures and quotations from the lesson that meet the needs of the sisters we visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those we teach to share what they have felt and learned. Mosiah 5:15: “Be steadfast and immovable,......
Sharing The Gospel: What Do People Need To Know? Every Monday evening I attend a Bible Study Fellowship class at a church here in Eden Prairie, MN with several hundred other men. It's a very in-depth bible study that the leaders kid we should all be getting college credit for. Every week we have in-depth notes and bible study......
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Uncertain Times Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17 During these uncertain times that we're......
When the Circumstances Are Difficult and Grim, Know That You Can Overcome With Jesus Christ! Read the letter of John in the New Testament and enjoy every blessing God has for you and commit yourself to faithful service. This article is based on Chapter 5 of that beautiful letter. When we are committed to Almighty God through Jesus Christ, we are then called to love......
The truth shall set us free For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the......
Review: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara Love this mascara! And I have a lot of mascara that I basically rotate depending on how I feel. I don't throw them out either. If they work still, they work. I've even been known to add some water to the wand to revive one. But sometimes that leads to......
What if history was an ever-expanding perspective where anyone was free to interpret, extend and connect their own ideas and stories to the Big Picture?
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