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
COVID-19 and the Jaredites
How to Teach About Fear
March 23-29 Jarom 6 And they were scattered upon much of the face of the land, and the Lamanites also. And they were exceedingly more numerous than were they of the Nephites; and they loved murder and would drink the blood of beasts. 9 And thus being prepared to meet the Lamanites, they did not … Continue reading How to Teach About Fear
Offer Your Whole Soul
March 23-29 Omni 1:26 And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, … Continue reading Offer Your Whole Soul
Things You Never Knew about the Allegory of the Olive Tree
March 9-15 There are a couple of ways to study the Allegory of the Olive Tree. Let’s talk about the traditional way first, and then I’ll throw out a couple more ways to read the allegory. Traditional: The Scattering and Gathering of the House of Israel Come Follow Me already gives some awesome insight into … Continue reading Things You Never Knew about the Allegory of the Olive Tree
Kids and the Allegory of the Olive Tree
March 9-15 There are a couple of ways to study the Allegory of the Olive Tree. Let’s talk about the traditional way first, and then I’ll throw out a couple more ways to read the allegory. Traditional: The Scattering and Gathering of the House of Israel Come Follow Me already gives some awesome insight into … Continue reading Kids and the Allegory of the Olive Tree
Jacob and Journals
March 9-15 Opening Song Opening Prayer Scripture Reading: Jacob 4:2-3. Assign someone to read it or help a younger child read it. Discussion: Start by reading the following quote by Wilford Woodruff. “I wish to say to my young friends that it will be a great blessing to them, and their children after them, if … Continue reading Jacob and Journals
Widows Mites and Obedience
March 9-15 Jacob 3:7 Behold, their husbands love their wives, and their wives love their husbands; and their husbands and their wives love their children; and their unbelief and their hatred towards you is because of the iniquity of their fathers; wherefore, how much better are you than they in the sight of your great … Continue reading Widows Mites and Obedience
101 Resources to Study the Restoration
President Nelson has promised us a “unique conference that will commemorate the very foundations of the restored gospel.” He asks us to study the Restoration in preparation for it, and promises that as we do, General Conference “will be not only memorable; it will be unforgettable.” Brothers and Sisters, if the only difference between this … Continue reading 101 Resources to Study the Restoration
Learning to Receive Revelation
March 2-8, 2020 Opening Song Opening Prayer *One of the most important things we can teach children is how to receive revelation for themselves. They are more ready for it then you think, and this generation will need this tool more than any generation before it. Scripture Reading: 2 Nephi 32:3 Discussion: Write the two … Continue reading Learning to Receive Revelation