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Young Men Lesson 1: The Priesthood

LDS Living - Brethren, as I gaze from one end to the other of this majestic building, I can only say, you are an inspiring sight to behold. It is amazing to realize that in thousands of chapels throughout the world, others of you--holders of the priesthood of God--are receiving this broadcast by way of satellite transmission. Nationalities vary and languages are many, but a common thread binds us together. We have been entrusted to bear the priesthood and to act in the name of God. We are the recipients of a sacred trust. Much is expected of us. We who hold the priesthood...

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D&C Lesson 1: Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History

Ted Gibbons - *INTRODUCTION:* When Joseph Smith announced that the heavens were again opened and that the famine of Amos 8:11-12 had come to a sudden and permanent end, many of the Christians of the United States were offended. Centuries of sectarianism and parental traditions had convinced them that divine communication with God's children had come to a sudden and permanent end with the last chapter of the Bible. But Joseph not only had the temerity to speak of divine communication to a world that had rejected the possibility, but then to write such communications for his followers and to make them available for...

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Loan Modification Companies

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, I've noticed that lately there are a lot of loan modification companies opening in my area. I've been getting lots of information in the mail, too. What are your thoughts on these companies? Lonnie Dear Lonnie, There are some legitimate people out there who have a good track record and know what they're doing in the loan modification and short sale processes. My gut feeling, though, is that 70 to 80 percent of them are brand new to the field. They probably bought a business in a box. They think a lot of folks are in trouble, so they're...

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Young Women Lesson 1: A Daughter of God

LDS Living - Father Time played a rude trick on me just a few months ago. I arose one morning all bright eyed and bushy tailed, greeted the dawn with a smile--only to realize suddenly that with the birthday to be celebrated that day I now had a teenage grandchild. I thought about it for a minute and then did what any responsible, dignified adult would do. I got back in bed and pulled the covers over my head. Traditional joking aside about the harrowing experience of raising teenagers, I want to say to my own granddaughter and the vast majority of the youth...

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Sing Your Way to Gospel Scholarship

Megan C. Wallgren - *1. Sing to your children.* Primary songs are often favorite lullabies. They help a child remember not only your love, but also Heavenly Father's love. Good Primary lullabies include, "I Wonder When He Comes Again," "I Am a Child of God," and "I Know My Father Lives." *2. Use gospel songs as background music in the home.* When Jennifer Howard of Springville, Utah, was pregnant with her second child she was on bed rest for a few months. She'd recently received an instrumental recording of Church hymns and she listened to it for comfort over and over. After the baby was...

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FHE: Repentance

Shauna Gibby - *Conference Talk:* For more information on this topic read "A Matter of a Few Degrees," by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign, May 2008, 57-60. *Thought:* Through serving our fellowmen we come to know the Lord. Service makes us strong in our faith and useful in His kingdom. (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "A Matter of a Few Degrees," Ensign, May 2008, 57-60.) *Song:* "Help Me, Dear Father," Children's Songbook, p. 99. *Scripture:* If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) *Object Lesson:* Make a poster with the...

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Sharing Christmas (Part 2)

Various Authors - All of us have favorite Christmas memories, but our experiences are as varied as the ornaments on the tree. Whether selflessly giving or graciously receiving, or celebrating Christmas in less-than-ideal circumstances, the authors of the following stories poignantly capture the true spirit of the season. *Giving, Sharing, and Remembering* By Elder Carlos E. Asay Each yuletide season brings to my mind a flood of memorable experiences. However, three of those experiences stand out like lampposts in the chambers of my memory. One involved giving and a young woman by the name of Emily, another centered on sharing and a family bicycle,...

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Buying the Bling

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, This year I'm paying for Christmas on a cash-only basis. I was wondering if you have any tips on buying jewelry at a discount. Cindy Dear Cindy, I love it! Way to go! Buying Christmas gifts with cash is the best way to make sure you don't carry a financial hangover into the new year. Stay away from the malls, and don't go near retail jewelry stores. Jewelry and furniture have some of the highest markups of any items around. It's not unusual for the prices to be double or even three times the seller's cost. You can get...

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Balancing Christmas and Kid's Wants

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, How do you balance a Christmas budget with all the stuff your kids want? Should you give them everything they want even if it means going beyond your pre-planned Christmas spending? This issue is causing some problems with my wife. Jim Dear Jim, I think the first thing you have to do is stop and ask yourself one important question - what is Christmas? If your definition is lots of stuff under the tree, then I think you've got a pretty bad definition of the day and the entire Christmas season! It sounds like you guys laid out a...

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Supplement to Book of Mormon Lesson 48: "Come Unto Christ" (Moroni 7, 8, 10)

LDS Living - The words "come unto Christ" are an invitation. It is the most important invitation you could ever offer to another person. It is the most important invitation anyone could accept. From the beginning of the Restoration of the gospel in this dispensation, it has been the charge given by Jesus Christ to His representatives. Their charge has been "to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ."1 Every member of the Church, upon accepting the baptismal covenant, becomes a disciple who has promised to stand as a witness of Jesus Christ at all times in any place...