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My only son participated in passing the sacrament for the first time last Sunday. Since he’s almost as tall as me and now has such sacred responsibilities, I guess it’s time to admit that he’s growing up. He has been anxiously awaiting this day, not only because the Primary program was absolute torture for him a few weeks ago, but also because he’s got a great quorum of friends to welcome him.
Some great insights from a single Saint who has been there and knows what it is like to feel unloveable:
The following thought are random thoughts of mine. They do not necessarily represent the views of the LDS Church, or NBC News. You can share them if you like. You can disagree with them if you like - I don't mind. You can live your life how you want, and that includes how you choose to observe the Word of Wisdom. BUT, if you post a comment saying that I am being judgmental, then you are dumb, and I will delete it. (My blog, my rules. So there.) • We can simplify, or we can complicate. I tend to aim for simplicity in my religious observance, and I try to shun gray areas. I am also quite literal and/or orthodox. I think "gray areas" are exhausting. (Previous post here.)
I’ve always dreaded ward conference. It’s not the stake leaders shaking up the regular meetings or the big ward choir hoohah of a show off musical number (I happily participate in that one) that I mind. No, it’s my dread the announcement of the ward goals and the accounting made of the goals from the year ended that makes me squirm in dreaded anticipation. The invocation of the m word. I get all fidgety at the mention of missionary work and the often pause that follows the announcement that we didn’t make the number goal for the last year, and then I begin in with fresh new guilt as another equally ambitious goal is set for the year ahead.
If you are happy for other people, you simply get to be happy more often.
Lauryn Judd gave an incredible performance singing “Every Little Bit Hurts” by Brenda Holloway in the last night of the team battles on NBC’s The Voice. Although she will not be moving on to the knockout round, she has made an impression on the judges and our hearts.
These clarifying insights from modern-day prophets will help you invite more revelation into your life.
Am I the only one who didn't realize the difference between the words consistent and constant in the gospel?
Service opportunities rarely come at convenient moments in our lives, but this story shows the power of following a prompting to serve, even when it's difficult.