Tagged with "Love"
New Testament Lesson 44: "God Is Love"
The major theme of the three epistles of John is love. Watch for teachings about the love of the Father and the Son for us, and especially for ways in which we can show our love for them both. INTRODUCTION: My Mission President in Brazil gave what I have long considered to the best definition...
Young Men Lesson 44: Service to Others
"The needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone." -Thomas S. Monson Discussion Questions • How has your service to others made a difference in their lives? • Who in the ward or community could the quorum...
Defensiveness: A Marriage Communication Problem
Defensiveness tends to be one of the key communications patterns leading to arguments. And even though it is a natural response, it can and should be controlled. Do you ever get defensive when talking to your spouse? Does your spouse get defensive with you? Defensiveness is one of the most common...
{Lifestyle} Learning Your Child's Love Language
You’ve probably heard of the five love languages, but did you know you can use them to improve your relationships with your children? A few years ago I noticed a shift in my fourth-grade son. Typically talkative, he had become slightly withdrawn, moody, and just less himself. Ironically—and...
{Single Saints} 5 Signs She's Not Serious about You
This is a companion piece to our recent "5 Signs He's Not Serious about You"--for all the men out there wishing to decode women's dating (or don't-date) hints. Turnabout is fair play. After writing “5 Signs He’s Not Serious about You,” many readers requested that I do a similar blog to help...
Dating Expert: Talking So Men Listen
As a licensed marriage and family therapist and dating coach, I often see couples who are disconnected in some way because they don't know how to communicate in a way that makes the other partner feel respected or secure. Read these tips for both men and women on how to effectively communicate with the other sex.
Young Women Lesson 40: Loving Ourselves and Others
"As disciples of Jesus Christ, our Master, we are called to support and heal rather than condemn." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf Discussion Questions • What are some ways that realizing your worth as an individual and daughter of God helps you be kind and sensitive to others?...
{LDSL Blog} Exercising Judgment in Righteousness . . . and Love
We frequently quote the scripture that says "judge not"—but exercising righteous judgment is a commandment. So how do we follow this commandment and still communicate the love we are also commanded to show? A while back, when we ran our article about Jon Huntsman and the obsession with his level...
FHE: Discipleship
"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35). Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “The Essence of Discipleship,” by Silvia H. Allred, Ensign, May 2011, 84. Thought: The pure love of Christ is expressed as...
{Single Saints} There's No Such Thing As Your One, True Love
It may be unromantic to admit that there's not just one, perfect person out there, but it's certainly a lot more comforting. (And not to mention easier.) I don’t believe in a one, true love. Now, maybe that makes me a cynic. Or maybe it just makes me realistic. But it seems like a lot of the big...
A Man's Response to 'Dating Tips'
Our recent “ Dating Tips from the Opposite Sex” attracted some criticism from the women who read it. Julia Lynn Fuller was concerned that the “perspective is incredibly negative and the negative is directed at girls!” Eleanor Clark explained that “many men buy into the...
From the Mouths of Babes: What is Love?
Kids answered our question, "What is love?" Kids say the most candid, honest, and often times hilarious things. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, LDS Living asked a handful of kids a few questions about love. Q: What is love? Mommy and Daddy and Elliot. ~Jane, age 2 No verbal response,...
{Lifestyle} Fab Five Friday: All You Need Is Love
Five of my favorite things to make Valentine's Day awesome. Photo from Hello, Lucky. 1. Can someone please send me one of these valentine cards from Hello Lucky? Photo from Just a Taste. 2. I’ll just have one or twelve of these marshmallow...
{Lifestyle} I Heart Valentine's Day Party
This Valentine's Day dessert table is perfect for FHE. Why is it that LDS women are so amazing at throwing parties? Maybe it’s the years of planning family get togethers and Enrichment night? Regardless of how we perfected these “party skills,” hosting is undeniably in our...
The Breakup: Moving on When Relationships End
The pain of loss and rejection will subside, little by little as long as you don’t interfere. But as you wait for time to do its work, there are some rules of recovery. A broken heart can feel as real as a physical wound. In fact, if you think of it as a wound and treat it as a wound, you will be...
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