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In this
week before Valentine's Day, I thought I'd highlight a few online
labors of love as well as share some cyber Valentine treats, courtesy
of the Bloggernacle.
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The last week has reminded me once again how fragile our life really is here on Earth. And now I'm on my way to Haiti.
I felt it was important to tackle a couple of less-conspicuous yet
primary and subversive anti-Mormon claims that have direct bearing on
many Mormon issues.
So, what if a guy lacks the confidence needed to ask a girl out? What if a girl snubs her date because he's intimidating?
in the spirit of a week in which our
associates will make it virtually not to think about love, here's a brief sampling of thoughts on
love from other sources.
Later this year a disturbing thing will happen, and even though it is
months away, I am preparing myself for the predictable shock.
Often "injustices" happen on the short-track speed skating rink -- Apolo Ohno could attest to that. But it's part of the territory. We all have to take to the ice and fall now and then.
As members of Christ's church, we are a temple-building people. But those who sacrifice to attend the temple truly recognize the temple is the Lord's house.
This year, the Oscars have 10 nominees for best picture. Many movies on the list are refreshing: There are films regular families and folks actually attended and enjoyed.
The LDS church and its members are making headlines across
the U.S. this week from Austin Collie in the Super Bowl to
the redesign of the Phoenix Temple.
Visiting teaching is one of my favorite times during the
month. Every sister, single or married, is important in the Lord's eyes.
Did you know that if you eat more fruits and vegetables, you are HALF
as likely to develop cancer as those who eat the least amount of these
foods?
The secret to saving your Saturdays is to pick up after yourself and get the family to do it right along with you! It can become a fun game.
I started to wonder about what
made these people dislike the church so much. After all, the vast
majority of people in the world do not act or form strong opinions
without reason.
You may or may have not
heard the name Rob Mathes. But if you look through your music collection, I'm
willing to bet that you own at least one song he has written, arranged, or
produced.
Keep fresh eggs in your fridge for some of your
cooking, and use dried eggs in your baking. Now we can eat food we love, without fresh eggs, anytime and,
importantly, in an emergency.
Choir director Mack Wilberg takes us on an audio tour of these peaceful classics, along with several new choir favorites.
This
past Christmas, we received a lot of Christmas cards and Christmas
letters. It was good to hear from friends, to catch up a little on what
was happening in their lives.
During
the first meeting with my Cub Scouts, we made a flag for each den. My
goals were to unify the boys and make our color guard more colorful at
pack meetings.
"The natural man is an enemy to God." (Mosiah 3:19)
The
Oxford English Dictionary has nearly three pages on the word "natural."
Goethe said, "To find the beautiful we must carry it with us." It is so
easy in life to see the unlovely; there seems to be so much of it
around.
Vast farmlands can be gutted by wind and water if not conserved.
Massive ships can drift away unless some watchman keeps an eye on their
moorings. In this world, things need constant care.
My dad was home for dinner every night when I was growing up. He was a businessman
who came home from work, played chase with us before bed and tucked us
in.
Of the three vital records -- births, marriages and deaths -- the marriage record may be the most informative.
I applaud anyone who is willing to publicly promote a
positive message about intimacy in marriage
to counteract the constant barrage of negative messages.
