And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God. ? Doctrine and Covenants 14:7
"This divine promise is possible to achieve. Eternal life is to live with our Father and with our families forevermore. Should not this promise be the greatest incentive to do the best within our reach and give the best of ourselves in pursuit of what has been promised to us?" asked Elder Jorge F. Zeballos of the Seventy during the October 2009 General Conference.
"President David O. McKay said that the rich rewards come only to the strenuous strugglers. These rewards will be for those who nurture faith in Jesus Christ and comply with His will to work, sacrifice, and give all they have received to strengthen and build the kingdom of God."
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
La Proclamación
Nosotros, la Primera Presidencia y el Consejo de los Doce Apóstoles de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, solemnemente proclamamos que el matrimonio entre un hombre y una mujer es ordenado por Dios y que la familia es fundamental para el plan del Creador para el destino eterno de Sus hijos.
Todos los seres humanos, hombres y mujeres, son creados a imagen de Dios.Cada uno es un espíritu hijo amado o hija de padres celestiales y, como tal, cada uno tiene una naturaleza divina y el destino. El género es una característica esencial de la identidad preterrenal, mortal y eterna individuales y el propósito.
En el ámbito preterrenal, los hijos y las hijas espirituales sabía y adoraron a Dios como su Padre Eterno, y aceptaron Su plan por el cual sus hijos pueden obtener un cuerpo físico y ganarían experiencias terrenales para progresar hacia la perfección y finalmente cumplir su destino divino como herederos de la vida eterna. El plan divino de felicidad permite que las relaciones familiares se perpetúen más allá de la tumba. Las ordenanzas y los convenios sagrados disponibles en los santos templos permiten que las personas regresen a la presencia de Dios y para que las familias sean unidas eternamente.
El primer mandamiento que Dios dio a Adán ya Eva a su potencial para la paternidad como marido y mujer. Declaramos que el mandamiento de Dios para sus hijos de multiplicarse y henchir la tierra permanece en vigor. También declaramos que Dios ha mandado que los sagrados poderes de la procreación se deben utilizar sólo entre el hombre y la mujer legítimamente casados, como esposo y esposa.
Declaramos el medio por el cual se crea la vida mortal a ser por decreto divino.Afirmamos la santidad de la vida y de su importancia en el plan eterno de Dios.
El marido y la esposa tienen la solemne responsabilidad de amarse y cuidarse el uno al otro y para sus hijos. "Los niños son una herencia del Señor" (Salmo 127:3). Los padres tienen la responsabilidad sagrada de educar a sus hijos en el amor y la rectitud, de proveer para sus necesidades físicas y espirituales, y para enseñarles a amar y servir a otros, observar los mandamientos de Dios, y ser ciudadanos respetuosos de la ley dondequiera que vivan. Los esposos y esposas, madres y padres, serán responsables ante Dios para el cumplimiento de estas obligaciones.
La familia es ordenada por Dios. El matrimonio entre el hombre y la mujer es esencial para su plan eterno. Los niños tienen derecho a nacer dentro de los lazos del matrimonio, y de ser criados por un padre y una madre que honran sus promesas matrimoniales con fidelidad completa. La felicidad en la vida familiar es más probable que se logre cuando se basa en las enseñanzas del Señor Jesucristo. Los matrimonios exitosos y las familias se establecen y mantienen sobre los principios de la fe, la oración, el arrepentimiento, el perdón, el respeto, el amor, la compasión, el trabajo y las actividades recreativas. Por designio divino, el padre debe presidir sobre la familia con amor y rectitud y tiene la responsabilidad de proveer las necesidades de la vida y la protección de sus familias. Las madres son los principales responsables de la crianza de sus hijos. En estas responsabilidades sagradas, el padre y la madre están obligados a ayudarse mutuamente como socios iguales. Discapacidad, muerte, u otras circunstancias pueden requerir una adaptación individual. Otros familiares deben ayudar cuando sea necesario.
Advertimos a las personas que violan los convenios de castidad, que abusan de su cónyuge o hijos, o que no cumplen con sus responsabilidades familiares, que un día deberán responder ante Dios. Aún más, advertimos que la desintegración de la familia traerá sobre el individuo, las comunidades y las naciones las calamidades predichas por los profetas antiguos y modernos.
Hacemos un llamamiento a los ciudadanos responsables y funcionarios de gobierno en todas partes para promover las medidas destinadas a mantener y fortalecer la familia como unidad fundamental de la sociedad.
Esta proclama fue leída por el presidente Gordon B. Hinckley, como parte de su mensaje en la Sociedad de Socorro de la Junta General celebrada en septiembre 23, 1995, en Salt Lake City, Utah
Texting and Driving!
texting and driving
I found this video and thought you guys might want to take a look. I know that it made me think about they way I drive and how sometimes we can easily be distracted....It only takes a second!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
El orgullo
Pride
El Orgullo
OK,...so here it is the speech given by Pres. Ezra Taft Benson about Pride.......Enjoy!
El Orgullo
OK,...so here it is the speech given by Pres. Ezra Taft Benson about Pride.......Enjoy!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
General conference.......BOM testimony
-Elder Jeffrey R. HollandI ask that my testimony of the Book of Mormon and all that it implies, given today under my own oath and office, be recorded by men on earth and angels in heaven. I hope I have a few years left in my “last days,” but whether I do or do not, I want it absolutely clear when I stand before the judgment bar of God that I declared to the world, in the most straightforward language I could summon, that the Book of Mormon is true, that it came forth the way Joseph
said it came forth and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the travail of the latter days. My witness echoes that of Nephi, who wrote part of the book in his last days.
Monday, November 9, 2009
happiness
Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God.
Rejoice in Christ: Quote of the Day: the Prophet Joseph Smith
Rejoice in Christ: Quote of the Day: the Prophet Joseph Smith: "Quote of the Day: the Prophet Joseph Smith
Prophet Joseph Smith:
'Faith ... is the moving cause of all action'"
Prophet Joseph Smith:
'Faith ... is the moving cause of all action'"
Facebook | Coleen Barr: What’s Important
Facebook | Coleen Barr: What’s Important: "To realize
The value of a sister/brother
Ask someone
Who doesn’t have one.
To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.
To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam.
To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother
Who has given birth to
A premature baby.
To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize
The value of one-second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident.
Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when
You can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend or family member:
LOSE ONE.
Remember….
Hold on tight to the ones you love!"
The value of a sister/brother
Ask someone
Who doesn’t have one.
To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.
To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam.
To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother
Who has given birth to
A premature baby.
To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize
The value of one-second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident.
Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when
You can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend or family member:
LOSE ONE.
Remember….
Hold on tight to the ones you love!"
Facebook | The Doctrine and Covenants
Facebook | The Doctrine and Covenants: "he Doctrine and Covenants 'For there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations...who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it— ...These should then be attended to with great earnestness.' (D&C 123:12-14)"
On a Monday Morning,...
Its been two weeks, since I was called to be a seminary teacher, And I have to say, that these have been two wonderful weeks. I have enjoyed being part of something so important. As a Young Woman i never really got a chance to attend a "real" seminary class. We had teachers, but unfortunately for one reason or another we nover got to actually have class. I remember meeting and talking but in reality we never did study any of the books. Sure I have read some scriptures here and there, but I never really sat down and studied the scriptures. I have been teaching Sunday school now for the youth for about a year, and I love it. I wish there were so much that I could do to help each and everyone of them. I know and understand the trials that they are going thru....But I doubt they belive me when I tell them. I was there and went thru so many trials when I was their age, as I am sure all of the youth of the church go thru. It seems so much harder for us just because we live in a culture that seems to frown at certain gosple teachings. I remember thinking that it would have been so much easier if I took the easy way out. Thinking that I had so much that I wanted to experience, and do. But as I have grown up and learned so many things from this wonderful gospel I know that I didn't miss out on anything. I rather have the things I have now and enjoy the many blessings that I have recieved than be full of quetsions, doubts and problems. I can honestly say that if it weren't for Heavenly father, and the scriptures I wouls truly be lost.....Just wish that my students would realize how much easier life would be if they only took the time to appreciate all of the blessings they have, and understood that He is there always, and we need to listen to what he tells us!
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Google Reader (29): "Alma 37:46
46 O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way; for so was it with our fathers; for so was it prepared for them, that if they would look they might live; even so it is with us. The way is prepared, and if we will look we may live forever"
46 O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way; for so was it with our fathers; for so was it prepared for them, that if they would look they might live; even so it is with us. The way is prepared, and if we will look we may live forever"
Sunday, November 8, 2009
LOng Weekend!
Sexual Purity
Our Heavenly Father has counseled that sexual intimacy should be reserved for his children within the bonds of marriage. The physical relationship between a husband and a wife can be beautiful and sacred. It is ordained of God for the procreation of children and for the expression of love within a marriage: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh" (Genesis 2:24).
Because sexual intimacy is so sacred, the Lord requires self-control and purity before marriage as well as full fidelity after marriage. In dating, treat your date with respect, and expect your date to show that same respect to you. Never treat your date as an object to be used for your own lustful desires or ego. Improper physical contact can cause a loss of self-control. Always stay in control of yourself and your physical feelings.
The Lord specifically forbids certain behaviors, including all sexual relations before marriage, petting, sex perversion (such as homosexuality, rape, and incest), masturbation, or preoccupation with sex in thought, speech, or action (see A Parent's Guide, pp. 36–39).
Homosexual and lesbian activities are sinful and an abomination to the Lord (see Romans 1:26–27, 31). Unnatural affections including those toward persons of the same gender are counter to God's eternal plan for his children. You are responsible to make right choices. Whether directed toward those of the same or opposite gender, lustful feelings and desires may lead to more serious sins. All Latter-day Saints must learn to control and discipline themselves.
Victims of rape, incest, or other sexual abuse are not guilty of sin. If you have been a victim of any of these terrible crimes, be assured that God still loves you! Your bishop can also help and guide you through the mental and emotional healing process if you seek his advice and counsel.
Scripture reinforces the foregoing teachings and standards: "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. . . . Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God" (Galatians 5:16–17, 19–21).
Because sexual intimacy is so sacred, the Lord requires self-control and purity before marriage as well as full fidelity after marriage. In dating, treat your date with respect, and expect your date to show that same respect to you. Never treat your date as an object to be used for your own lustful desires or ego. Improper physical contact can cause a loss of self-control. Always stay in control of yourself and your physical feelings.
The Lord specifically forbids certain behaviors, including all sexual relations before marriage, petting, sex perversion (such as homosexuality, rape, and incest), masturbation, or preoccupation with sex in thought, speech, or action (see A Parent's Guide, pp. 36–39).
Homosexual and lesbian activities are sinful and an abomination to the Lord (see Romans 1:26–27, 31). Unnatural affections including those toward persons of the same gender are counter to God's eternal plan for his children. You are responsible to make right choices. Whether directed toward those of the same or opposite gender, lustful feelings and desires may lead to more serious sins. All Latter-day Saints must learn to control and discipline themselves.
Victims of rape, incest, or other sexual abuse are not guilty of sin. If you have been a victim of any of these terrible crimes, be assured that God still loves you! Your bishop can also help and guide you through the mental and emotional healing process if you seek his advice and counsel.
Scripture reinforces the foregoing teachings and standards: "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. . . . Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God" (Galatians 5:16–17, 19–21).
Dress and Appearance
Dress and Appearance
Servants of God have always counseled his children to dress modestly to show respect for him and for themselves. Because the way you dress sends messages about yourself to others and often influences the way you and others act, you should dress in such a way as to bring out the best in yourself and those around you. However, if you wear an immodest bathing suit because it's "the style," it sends a message that you are using your body to get attention and approval, and that modesty is not important.
Immodest clothing includes short shorts, tight pants, and other revealing attire. Young women should refrain from wearing off-the-shoulder, low-cut, or revealing clothes. Young men should similarly maintain modesty in their dress. All should avoid tight fitting or revealing clothes and extremes in clothing and appearance.
As Latter-day Saint youth, you can also show respect for the Lord and yourselves by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities, whether on Sunday or during the week. If you are not sure what's appropriate, ask for guidelines from your parents, advisers, and bishop.
Servants of God have always counseled his children to dress modestly to show respect for him and for themselves. Because the way you dress sends messages about yourself to others and often influences the way you and others act, you should dress in such a way as to bring out the best in yourself and those around you. However, if you wear an immodest bathing suit because it's "the style," it sends a message that you are using your body to get attention and approval, and that modesty is not important.
Immodest clothing includes short shorts, tight pants, and other revealing attire. Young women should refrain from wearing off-the-shoulder, low-cut, or revealing clothes. Young men should similarly maintain modesty in their dress. All should avoid tight fitting or revealing clothes and extremes in clothing and appearance.
As Latter-day Saint youth, you can also show respect for the Lord and yourselves by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities, whether on Sunday or during the week. If you are not sure what's appropriate, ask for guidelines from your parents, advisers, and bishop.
HOme Work due today!!!
Ok well I hope you guys have all the assignments done.
That was pages 13-21 and pgs 44-54.
That was pages 13-21 and pgs 44-54.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
WHat should I do?!
Ok,...so its been almost a week since the whole drama went down with my aunt! and she did call but i didn't answer. I have been thinking about calling her, but i don't know if I should. Should I wait for her to call again? I wonder if she remembers what happened. I am sure that she will blame everything on me, and she will deny anything I say. I wonder if she went and told Grandma about all of this big event. And we all know that I will be blamed for getting her drunk! Yes me, a 28 year old getting My poor 54 year old aunt drunk! hahaha. OMG i can't believe how screwed up she really is. I will have to sit here one day and tell you about all of the drama behind her resentment towards all of the family! But not today!
Football
Awww....Football season is finally over! Seems like it lasted forever, in a way I am sad and I am also excited! No more rushing off to practice everyday, no more running around on sundays morning and saturday mornings to make it to the games on time. Spencer did so much better this year, he loved it MOST of the time. Except for the one time that the little boy punched him in the stomach, boy i was so upset that day! I wanted to run on the field and punch that boy in the face! lol My motherly instinct kicked in! BUt Poor Spencer was so embarassed! At least he got that out of the way, he got into his first official fight. Yes, he lost but hey,...at least he survived! Next year he will be moving up to the PEWEE's so he will no longer be playing with the little kids! I am so excited for him. He is growing up, and it seems like life is passing us by si quickly! I have to say this year passed alot quicker than last. seemed to fly by, and now here we are getting ready for x-mas!
Other Sayings and Thoughts | The Idea Door
Other Sayings and Thoughts | The Idea Door: "Time Tested Beauty Tips
For attractive lip, speak words of kindness
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day
For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone"
For attractive lip, speak words of kindness
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day
For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone"
Monday, November 2, 2009
Drunken Mishaps!
OK, so Yesterday i got a call from My aunt, and she asked if I wanted to go and have diner with her. So against my Gut feeling I said "sure why not" I figured I had some time to kill before Mel and the kids got home so I went. We ended up going to Tejo's in NA and surely enough she orders her fave Red Sangria. I thought nothing of it since she said she didn't want to have too much to drink so she was gonna stick to her glass of sangria. So here we are talking and as usual I end up having one of our Therapy sessions with her. She's going on and on about "johnny" and how she thinks she loves him and she "KNOW" that he loves her. In my mind I keep repeating the fact that she will NEVER CHANGE. After a whole lot of attempts to try and convince her that this guy is sooooooooooo not interested in her and all he wants is a BOOTY CALL, I gave up! No matter how hard I tried it was like talking to the wall. But I already knew that So i don't know why I bother! Anyway. I'm sitting there eating cheese and ham, waiting for our food to get there, and suddenly I saw the Sign! The one that lets me know, "SHE IS DRUNK" Idk how it happened being that she wasn't drinking that much. Maybe she had 3 or 4 glasses of sangria. But I knew she was done. So I decided to tell the waitress to pack everything up and think of a way of getting my aunt to leave! Everything seemed to be going fine.,.......UNTIL she began to ramble on about all of the drama from the Past! Sure enough she began saying dumb stuff about how My mom is so jealous of her(NOT TRUE) and how no one loves her in the fam!(ALSO NOT TRUE) she goes on for about 30 minutes telling me how we don't love her! and how she knows that I am now mad at her for talking about my mom. I mean i was upset, but not at what she said! come on, seriously I have heard all of the accusations before. I know the story, I know her issues. So I wasn't mad at her like she thought, But I was def. Embarrassed! Seems like everyone in the restaurant now had a front seat to this chaotic night! All I wanted was to crawl under the table and DIE! Unbelievable! She LOST HER MIND!............so let's just say that Diner ended up in the middle of the street( I was so hungry) and she ended up telling me we are no longer friends! We are now enemies! hahahaha So my aunt swears I hate her and am her enemy. Who knew she was gonna react this way!?. Oh yea wait, I DID! LMAO what a crazy night! Let's just say that I will not be joining her for drinks anymore!
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