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These techniques and tips can help you successfully keep a journal.Read moreJournal Keeping Resources10 Techniques for Keeping a JournalJournal Keeping Tips for SuccessPoll: Do You Regularly Keep a Journal? How Often?Scripture Study Techniques Intro to Scripture Study Tips Color Coding Your Scriptureszob();Why Do We Store Food? Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in being prepared for emergencies, which includes storing food, water, and other necessities, and having an emergency 72 hour kit. But how, and why, do we store food?Read moreBeing Prepared for an EmergencyHow to Make a 72 Hour Emergency KitFood Storage CalculatorDonating to Others in an EmergencyRachel's Latter-day Saints BlogAdd to: iGoogleMy Yahoo!RSSWhat Does the Atonement of Jesus Christ Do For Us?Friday October 10, 2008 Christ's Atonement overcomes two major aspects of God's Plan of Salvation. It also accomplishes several other things as well."Indeed the Atonement of the Only Begotten Son of God in the flesh is the crucial foundation upon which all Christian doctrine rests and the greatest expression of divine love this world has ever been given. Its importance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cannot be overstated. Every other principle, commandment, and virtue of the restored gospel draws its significance from this pivotal event" (Elder Jeffery R. Holland, "The Atonement of Jesus Christ," Ensign, Mar 2008, 32–38).Learn in detail what the Atonement of Jesus Christ does for us.Comments (0)PermalinkTrue Doctrines of Marriage and ChildrenThursday October 9, 2008President Boyd K. Packer, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, wrote a wonderful article a number of years ago entitled, "Little Children." In this article President Packer wrote about "innocence and our obligation to little children" and how marriage between a man and woman was part of our obligation to children. He said:"True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior."The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior...."The laws of God on marriage, birth, and nurturing of little children may seem rigid, but they are very practical."His law decrees that the only legitimate union of man and woman is between husband and wife. For, should that expression of love result in conception, marriage provides shelter for the child who enters mortality innocent and helpless. Marriage ensures security and happiness for parents as well."Whatever the laws of man may come to tolerate, the misuse of the power of procreation, the destroying of innocent life through abortion, and the abuse of little children are transgressions of enormous proportion. For cradled therein rests the destiny of innocent, helpless children" ("Little Children," Ensign, Nov 1986, 16).In his article President Packer also discusses the issue of abuse, as well as explaining the "four transgressions which plague mankind, all of which inflict suffering upon little children." These four transgressions are:"First, that consummate physical union of man and woman belonging to the marriage covenant is now falsely proclaimed an acceptable indulgence for any two adults."Second, the misuse of that procreative power in degraded acts of perversion is widely promoted as the right of consenting adults. This selfish behavior carries neither the responsibility nor the rewards of parenthood."Third, the deliberate destruction of the innocent and helpless by abortion is now widely fostered—even publicly funded."Fourth, the bodies and minds and morals of increasing numbers of little children are brutalized and abused by those who should protect them."In it all, mankind has sown a bitter wind and reaps heartbreak, guilt, abandonment, divorce, addiction, disease, and death; and little children suffer."If these sins remain unchecked, civilization will be led unfailingly to destruction."Our behavior is not totally controlled by natural impulses. Behavior begins with belief as well."Beliefs are born of philosophies, of doctrines. Doctrines can be spiritual or secular, wholesome or destructive, true or false."As we ponder the true doctrine of marriage and the importance of rearing children in a home of love and righteousness we can remember Christ's words, "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea" (Matt. 18:6).Comments (0)PermalinkSelf-Confidence vs God-ConfidenceMonday October 6, 2008There's a fascinating article at Latter-day Saint Philosopher called, "I Know That I Am Nothing," by Jeff Thayne, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The article discusses the concept, origin, and focus of self-esteem versus what the scriptures teach us about confidence.This relatively new LDS Blog compares "the doctrines and insights of the Restoration with prevailing philosophies in politics, economics, education, science, and religion." There are many other thought-provoking articles, including:Astronauts without PlanetsThe Restoration of All ThingsLaw and Moral AgencyPosts on this blog are consistent with doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and do not criticize Church leaders or its administration.Comments (0)PermalinkInterfaith Fast Oct 12th for Proposition 8Saturday October 4, 2008Update: There's an excellent video on YouTube called, The Best Gift, with words, pictures, and music in support of marriage, family, and Proposition 8.-----------This morning I received a forwarded email from a friend about an interfaith fast that will be held Sunday, October 12th in support of Proposition 8. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been involved in supporting this proposition and posted, back in August, an excellent article in their Newsroom called, "The Divine Institution of Marriage." This article clarifies the importance of the following:The Divine Institution of MarriageChallenges to Marriage and FamilyTolerance, Same-Sex Marriage and Religious FreedomHow Would Same-Sex Marriage Affect Society?The Sanctity of MarriageThe Church of Jesus Christ has been working with the coalition, ProtectMarriage, and in a letter sent out to members in California the Church asked its members to "do all [they] can to support the proposed constitutional amendment."I have been unable to find who or what organization initiated the interfaith fast, but as Proposition 8 is extremely important to the support of our society and has been endorsed by the Church of Jesus Christ, I believe in joining this fast. Will you join the fast? If so you can learn more about fasting in the article, "What is Fasting and How Do We Fast?"Here is part of the email I received regarding the interfaith fast."There will be an interfaith fast on Sunday, October 12th. People from all over the United States and from all faiths will be joining together to fast for the 'building block of society,' the Family. Religious fasting involves both prayer and fasting (abstaining from food and drink for a period of time)."Whatever your professed faith may be, your faith and fasting can bring forth the powers of heaven. On Sunday, October 12th, please pray for a positive outcome for California Proposition 8, that hearts may be softened, that understanding and wisdom will prevail, and that marriage will continue to be defined as between a man and a woman to protect families."Isaiah 58:6,8-9"'Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?"'Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward."'Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am....'"I did find a similar version to this email posted at Dear Chicka. 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