Thoughts and stories, by Pal

Another great peek into a presentation at Roots Tech.  Sister Wendy Nelson is the wife of Elder Russell M. Nelson, the President of the Apostles.  Sheri Dew is the CEO ? of Deseret Book.  Both outstanding women! Sheri Dew, Wendy Nelson: Two Friends, One Challenge By Scot and Maurine Proctor  · February 8, 2016 Sheri Dew, talking with her friend Wendy Nelson at Family Discovery Day for Rootstech said, “We are here as Exhibit A and Exhibit B when it comes to doing Family history. Unfortunately, I am Exhibit B. “Four decades ago I decided I needed to be in the temple at least once a week.” She said. “I haven’t been a slacker about temple worship and temple service. The pressures and the disappointments in my life would have crushed me long ago without the temple, a place of knowledge and revelation and peace. If you haven’t yet established a pattern of temple service, may I saw what my stake president once said to me, ‘Sheri, just go. Go and see...

This is a beautiful challenge, and I am going to try and do my best to follow it.  As many of you who read this blog know, Family History is one of my favorite things to do, and I consider it part of my mission in this life!   You can go to www.rootstech.org, or www.rootstech2016, and click on each day, and watch the presentations on Family History!  What an amazing thing!  Apostolic Challenge Issued at Rootstech By Scot and Maurine Proctor  · February 7, 2016 Elder Dale G. Renlund, speaking with his wife Ruth, and daughter Ashley, at the opening session of Rootstech Family Discovery Day, strengthened an apostolic challenge that has been given for the past two years. Elder Neil L. Andersen challenged the youth two years ago, “ Prepare as many names for the temple as baptisms you perform in the temple. ” Then last year the challenge was strengthened to add this phrase: “ and help someone else to do the same. ” Elder Renlund further beef...

Here are a few spiritual thoughts for this beautiful Sabbath Day.  Today is our Ward Conference, and I'm sure we will hear some wonderful messages!  I will take notes and report on it later.  Happy Sabbath Day To You All! The first quote is from Pres. Joseph Fielding Smith.  I remember him, and his wife Jessie Evans Smith, who had a beautiful contralto voice.  He wrote the words to the hymn "Does the journey seem long?"  I'll quote the first verse here, # 127 in the hymn book. Does the journey seem long, The path rugged and steep? Are there briars and thorns on the way:  Do sharp stones cut your feet As you struggle to rise To the heights thru the heat of the day? He knew many problems in his lifetime, with 2 different wives passing away and leaving him with many children. Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTIONAL February 7, 2016 Sacrament Shows Your Love for the Savior SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY 1 Corinthia...

This is a great article, with a lot of wisdom, and you may want to check out the link.  There are articles about all kinds of very interesting and timely subjects.  You can sign up to have their articles come to your e mail if you want to.  You may have to copy and paste the URL.  It seems like it is a resource for family therapists.  Very good!  This would work on all types of relationships, not just marriage. I found this great new site, at  http://www.heysigmund.com Where the Science of Psychology Meets the Art of Being  Human The Simple Way to Strengthen and Protect Your Relationship Posted  February 4, 2016  by  Hey Sigmund s There is something quick and easy and powerful that could strengthen your relationship and help to protect it from turning into ash. It is something that can be done every day – many times during the day – and according to new research, it makes a remarkable difference ...

"Love One Another", a 14 day challenge.  We are already in the 4th day, so hopefully we will also try to do the first 4 challenges and continue on until Valentine's Day. Love One Another—14-Day Challenge By The LDS Newsroom  · February 2, 2016 Love is in the air. Well, maybe not for you. But it could be. With the appearance of heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, cupid candies, valentine cards, and lovey-dovey stuffed animals on store shelves across America, it’s clear that in the United States, there is a definite commercialization of love during the month of February. But love isn’t confined to a month. Love is not dependent on relationship status. In fact, it’s not about one day. It’s about every day. In the words of our loving prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, “ Love is the very essence of the gospel , and Jesus Christ is our Exemplar.” If we want to be better followers of Him, we need to be more. We need to LOVE more. To focus o...

Counsel on marriage, and finding a spouse were the topics Elder and Sister Bednar talked about at BYU-Idaho.  Great counsel and wisdom! Elder and Sister Bednar share lessons, advice on finding a spouse, making marriage work at BYU-Idaho By Mike Price For the Deseret News Published: Thursday, Jan. 28 2016 6:10 p.m. MST View 3 photos » BYU-Idaho President Clark Gilbert and his wife, Christine, ask Elder David A. Bednar and Sister Susan Bednar questions during Date Night with married students at BYU-Idaho on Jan. 26. Tyler Rickenbach Summary Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, shared lessons they've learned in their marriage and in overcoming difficulties, answered a few questions and shared some advice Tuesday at BYU-Idaho. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, shared lessons they've learned in their marriage and in ov...