A Quick Thank You

Dear Readers,

I just wanted to say thanks for reading this blog.  I am so very grateful for the positive feedback I have been receiving from friends and new friends via Facebook groups in regards to this blog.  I love hearing how this blog is making it easier for families to teach the gospel in their homes.  I love sharing the message of the Restoration with others.  It brings me such peace to know that Heavenly Father has a plan for us and that there is a definite purpose to this life. 

As always, I welcome suggestions and feedback.  Thank you so much for reading and using this blog to teach your families.

love,

Sarah

Days 151-155

Day 151--p. 32 “Heavenly Father Reveals His Gospel in Every Dispensation” part 1 (through “…those who ignore, reject, or distort the gospel do not receive God’s promised blessings.”  And 2nd Article of Faith practice.

“Seeker of Truth”  

“God Reveals His Secrets” 

Day 152--p. 33 “Heavenly Father Reveals His Gospel in Every Dispensation” part 2 (beginning with “Whenever people choose to disregard…” to the end of section).  And 1^st Article of Faith.

“Revelation is Among Us” 

Day 153--p. 34 “The Savior’s Earthly Ministry.” And 2^nd Article of Faith (complete memorization).

Resources: any video from this site may be useful:  https://www.lds.org/bible-videos?lang=eng

Day 154--p. 35 “The Great Apostasy.”  (if you want to discuss the Reformation at this time, it is very interesting, but could be over your child’s head if they are very young.  There is some background information found on page 45, as well as these helpful references: James E Talmage, Jesus the Christ, 692-703; M. Russell Ballard, Our Search for Happiness, 26-32).  And 3^rd  Article of Faith (practice).

“The Great Apostasy”   (this is about 16 minutes long) 

“The Apostasy—Jan” 

Day 155--p. 36 “The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith” part 1 (through “He called Joseph Smith to be a prophet through whom the fullness of the gospel was restored to the earth.”) and 3^rd  Article of Faith (complete memorization).

“The Message of the Restoration”  

“The Apostasy and The Restoration: What the Restoration Means to Me”  

Days 146-150

Day 146—p. 122 “Obedience.” And 13^th Article of Faith. 

“Dare to Stand Alone”  

“Obedience: The Hallmark of Faith”   (this is an audio recording of an Ensign article, Aug 2013).

“Obedience—Life’s Great Challenge”   (8 min)

Day 147—p. 122 “Developing Christlike Attributes.” And 13^th Article of Faith.

“Forgiveness: My Burden Was Made Light”  

Day 148—p. 126 Complete the Attribute Activity.   If your child is able to read, then make a copy of this activity for them to fill out on their own, while you do one for yourself.  Discuss how you graded yourselves and how you can be better.  If your child cannot read, read the statements for them and fill it out together.  Some of the statements are specific to missionaries, so skip these.

Day 149—Begin again! --p. 31 Lesson 1 "The Message of the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,"  section “God is our Loving Heavenly Father” and 1^st Article of Faith practice.

“God is Our Father”  

Day 150--p. 32 “The Gospel Blesses Families.”  And 1^st Article of Faith (complete memorization)

“We’re Still a Family”  

“A Family Story” 

“Families Can Be Together Forever” 

Days 141-145

Day 141—p. 118 “Virtue.” And 12^th Article of Faith.

“Chastity: What Are the Limits?”  

“I Choose to be Pure”  

“Standards: Sexual Purity and Modesty—True Confidence” 

Day 142—p. 119 “Knowledge.” And 13^th Article of Faith. 

“You Know Enough”  

“Coming to Know” 

Day 143—p. 120 “Patience.”  And 13^th Article of Faith.

“Continue in Patience”  

“Long Promised Day”  

Day 144—p. 120 “Humility.” And 13^th  Article of Faith.

“The Will of God”  

“Choose to be Humble”  
 

Day 145—p. 121 “Diligence.” And 13^th Article of Faith.

“The Faith and Diligence of the Brother of Jarod”  

Days 136-140

Day 136—p. 107 “The Book of Mormon Answers the Questions of the Soul.” And 12^th Article of Faith.

Day 137—p. 108 “The Book of Mormon Draws People Nearer to God.”  And 12^th Article of Faith.  (skip the final sections in this chapter because they are specific to missionaries.  They would be great references for you, personally, but not necessary in helping your children to developing their personal testimonies).

Day 138—Begin Chapter 6 “How do I Develop Christlike Attributes?”  p. 116 “Faith in Jesus Christ.” And 12^th  Article of Faith.

“Mountains to Climb”  

“Being a More Christian Christian”  (15 min)

Day 139—p. 117 "Hope"   And 12^th Article of Faith.

“A Mother’s Hope”  

“The Power of Hope”  

“Finding Hope”  

“A Promise of Comfort”  

Day 140—p. 118 “Charity and Love.” And 12^th Article of Faith.

“The Coat”  

“Love One Another”