When a missionary invites you to participate in a missionary discussion, it’s really easy for your mind to go straight to the discussion and what you’ll be expected to do. There are plenty of things to think about with just the discussion alone. However, there are some specific things you can do to prepare for … Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for a Missionary Discussion
Author: Autumn Dickson
4 Ways to Use Preach My Gospel at Home
I am utterly convinced that Preach My Gospel is the most underrated book in our libraries. It is powerful and clear and answers so many questions. The doctrine is so easily understood, and it’s put in such a logical manner. I love it. If you’re not using this book, you’re missing out. Ways to Use … Continue reading 4 Ways to Use Preach My Gospel at Home
25 Ways to invite the Spirit
For a missionary discussion or otherwise! Invite the Spirit. It’s one of the most essential characteristics of an effective missionary discussion. Joseph Smith taught, “No man can preach the Gospel without the Holy Ghost.” That’s all fine and nice, but how do we invite the Spirit? There’s the obvious answer of “keeping the commandments,” but … Continue reading 25 Ways to invite the Spirit
Bear your testimony effectively in a missionary lesson
“Sharing your testimony often is one of the most powerful ways of inviting the Spirit and helping others feel the Spirit.” -Preach My Gospel When I give talks in church, I always start with my testimony of the Savior regardless of the topic. I do this for a lot of reasons, but the main reason … Continue reading Bear your testimony effectively in a missionary lesson
6 things not to do in a missionary discussion
It can be intimidating to join a missionary discussion. You may feel a lot of pressure because important things are at stake, but take heart. First of all, lots of missionaries feel exactly the same way. They’re young, and a lot of them are still new to this kind of thing. The most important thing … Continue reading 6 things not to do in a missionary discussion
Wayward Loved Ones and Christ
7 And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people. “So great shall be his anguish for … Continue reading Wayward Loved Ones and Christ
Life Isn’t Fair
March 30-April 12 “Life isn’t fair.” How many times have we been told that since we were children? Only a million, right? I can think of some of my personal, petty experiences that I think are unfair. I think it’s unfair that I have to shave and Conner doesn’t. Right now, my daughter thinks it’s … Continue reading Life Isn’t Fair
Christ Noticed
March 30-April 12 Opening Song Opening Prayer Scriptures/Discussion: 3 Nephi 17:1-5 Take turns reading as a family with the following question in mind. Better yet, have it visible. What all did Jesus do in these verses? (Make a list) Proceed to make a list of everything Jesus did in those verses. Your kids may or … Continue reading Christ Noticed
Jesus Loves the Little Children
March 30-April 12 Today, you will be drawing on verses from 3 Nephi 17. Opening Song Opening Prayer Scriptures/Activity: With the help of each family member, you are going to draw a cartoon to help tell the story of when Christ healed the sick and then blessed the children. Each person (or couple of people) … Continue reading Jesus Loves the Little Children
An Open Letter to the Missionaries Coming Home Early
I can’t pretend to know what you’re going through. I have not experienced the emotions firsthand. But I have experienced life post-mission and I hope I can share a little bit of hope if you’re struggling with coming home early. Okay so three things I want to share. Trust His plan Though I’ve never heard … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Missionaries Coming Home Early
