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I love to study Church History, and also the Doctrine and Covenants.  Aren't we blessed beyond comprehension to have the teachings and doctrine we have!  This year we will study the Doctrine and Covenants, and also the teachings of our beloved Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley! 15 Doctrine and Covenants Study Aids by LDS Living Staff  | Dec. 27, 2016 Makes You Think Mormon Life Lesson Helps In 2017, Sunday school will focus on the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history. Whether you frequently study Church history or are relatively new to the subject, here are 15 helpful study aids to help you get the most out of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history: 1.  Precept upon Precept: Joseph Smith and the Restoration of Doctrine How did Joseph Smith do it? How did he, when just a teenager, open the floodgates of revelation on a spring day in 1820? How did he continue to receive, restore, and refine the rich doctrine of the r...

This is one of the best articles I've read lately about the Prophet Joseph Smith.  Truly his live and teachings and example will continue to inspire people for generations! Today I'm off to an LDS widows-widowers conference.  It should be interesting!   ( I'm not looking for a widower!  Just meeting people and gaining more learning and understanding of others!) 3 Important Lessons from Joseph Smith to Teach Our Children by Kristena Eden  | Jan. 06, 2017 Makes You Think Mormon Life As faithful parents, we want to instill in our children principles that will guide them to reach their potential and find eternal happiness. We want them to have strong convictions of truth and be prepared to handle life. Yet to effectively teach all of that, we have to be that image as well. Our children learn the most by watching their parents. The younger they are, the more cues they take from us. Do we want them to emulate us—behave...

I'm grateful for the 60+ years I had with Wayne D Eckman -- my eternal companion!  He was so cheerful and happy about life, and I believe that is a great part of having gratitude.  This picture was taken over 10 years ago when he was going through things that reminded him of the past.  He rode on the ship "Gripsholm" to and from Sweden in 1950 and 1953, on his first mission.   He loved "Jasper", the oversized puppet we always put out on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, which is showing in the background. When you are feeling happy and grateful for life, you truly do make the best of the situation you have been given in life!  This article has many great ideas! How Gratitude Changes the Brain – And How to Make it Work For You (by Dr Hazel Harrison) Posted by  Karen - Hey Sigmun d Last year I wrote an article called ‘ How To Teach Your Kids About The Brain ’ that I hoped a few of my friends might see… to date, it’s actuall...