Brain dump

18th our ward invited to live nativity at Stake Center.

So often, it is not the teaching or quantity of attendance a few can attend, but it is because they bring their faith that the whole place is filled.

Regardless of the beauty of the temple, the beauty of his wife far exceeded it.

Children are actually learning to be like Jesus.

A woman struggles often in pain but still comes to church and is a great example.

The Lord's plan isn't often our plan.

Where are the miracles today? They are all over the place, just not always as obvious as scientific laws.

Joseph Smith was a very flawed man, but was chosen to represent the Lord.

Love is the obvious catalyst.

Service is the best way to spend Saturday.

Love is what fuel of the season.

When you know what the right thing to do is, do not hesitate. It may be difficult.

When the spirit touches us, we need to speak our mind.

Keeping Sabbath Holy he talked to stake president and he asked "how can we help you?" That touched him.

The leaders of the Young Women work so hard and it shines through the young women themselves. May we all have that effect.

Sealing power, prompt to have a couple be her parents, but they are inactive but, still not to worry about that,  but as we work towards an goal, others blessings come.

Her answer was just move on.

Heavenly Father close her eyes without seeing her grand children.
She struggled with how to get them to spend time together. One of those grandchildren got to do baptism in the temple for her.

When a baby is born it gives a testimony of our pre existance.

Accepting the teachings and live them to prepare for the return of our Savior.

1) stand in Holy places.
2) Priority checklist

If you don't have 10 minutes to pray in the morning pray an hour.
Priorities.

Put things in perspective. When we struggle.

People with most responsibility tend to do the most because they got their priorities.

Baskets on December 16
Ardeth Kapp on Tuesday church clothes in chapel bring friends.

26 then 25. (Lessons)

In adversity our reflex is usually wrong.

Make sure you stand in Holy Places.

Having an abundance mindset.

"Dad said sense of humor was best medicine. I guess that's why so many of us died of tuberculosis"

7 My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;
8 And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.
9 Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands.

You benefit from going through hard times.

Lay down on the ground it has healing properties.

"Submit to him and your life will be better." Said years ago in a talk.

God notices us and then uses others to provide for you.

Our families and friends will help us.

Ask for a blessing to help get through

"Be the expression of God's love...

Sea of Galilee gives it's water it is happy and a lot lives.

But, the dead sea is very salty because it keeps all of it's water, not generous at all.

During a crisis a family relies on one another.

Our ward is very generous.

*****Gift ideas - Time. Or a box full of kisses. Box full of love.

Most memorable Christmases are the times when husband was out of work.

I enjoy when I am here, and attending church is good thing. But, I struggle to get going and wish someone would prod me. (Um, hasn't the time for that passed with puberty?)