I was able to go to one day of Women's Conference at BYU. It was fantastic. I left my kids in Heber with Janice, my mother in law. I had the day to to spiritually feed.
1.The first class I was able to go to had the General Primary Presidency speak. There theme was "They Had Been Taught to Keep the Commandments of God to Walk Uprightly Before Him" Alma 53:21
*We need to always have : family prayer, scripture study, Family Home Evening, song, and family dinner
*We also need to remember that it is hard for a 7 year old to choose the right
*In times of trouble think to PRAY- we need to teach our kids this
*Read and talk about the Book of Mormon with my kids each day
*Read the Book of Mormon each day!!
*Bear Testimony
*Speak of Jesus Christ and His power will bless us!
*Interview our kids and ask them:
How do you know Heavenly Father loves you?
What is reverence and what does it feel like?
What is your favorite person in the scriptures?
Can you recite the Articles of Faith?
What do you have a testimony of?
*Matt 18:3
2. Overcoming Criticism: Be Ye Holy in All Manner of Conversation-Karen J. Allen & Susan Hilbig
*a. Act and NOT react (3 Nephi)
*b. Give people the benefit of doing their best
*c. Forgive others- to error is human to forgive is divine
*Faith exceeds fears!
*Speak of virtues not faults! James 3 By governing our tongue we can gain perfection.
*True charity is aquired and changes who we are.
*Charitiy is having patience, not being offended, not taking advantage, etc.
*We benefit when we see the good in people.
*Doctrines which empower holiness
A. We have an inherent divine nature.
B. The purpose of morality is eternity.
C. Words are sacred. Words have power.
D. Charity never faileth.
*20 postive interactions to each negative.
a. Obtain a heart at peace.
b. Build a relationship
c. Listen & Learn
d. Teach & communicate.
1. Teach doctrine.
2. Transform doctrine into rules.
3. Reward obedience
4. Reasonable punishment
5. Set time for probation
6. Explain terms of redemption
*correct by re-teaching
*Make sure faith is restored in person that erred and can make correct choice next time give them confidence.
3. Pray Always-Mary Ellen Edmunds
*When I am not near someone that I love and they need help, I can pray for them
*What makes prayer meaningful for me?
*Prayer is a way to find comfort & relief Alma 37:37
*If we counsel with God he will direct us for good
4.Garden of My Faith-Sister Kristen Oaks
2 Timothy 3:15
You Reap What You Sew
Increase Spirit
Teach children
Defend gospel
Do not over schedule
Jesus Christ will protect you
All will be well with those who trust in the Lord
5. Dallin H. Oaks
*Alma 30 Korihor same as today
*Service-Action of Mother to her children (greatest service)
*Be an Invisible Woman
*Most important work I will do is in my own home
*Reasons for service :
1. Love God
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6.Obtain a reward
*Don't be so worried about our inadeqacies , be preoccupied with what we can do to magnify our calling
*Satan wants us to compare ourselves to other women and discourage us by helping us to be preoccupied with ourself
*Children need chores
*Matt 16
*It is amazing how much you can get done if you don't worry about who gets the credit.
*Gospel teacher does not teach for honor
*Trust in the Lord
