In my class this week for FDREL 200 we were introduce to the test for "The 5 Love Languages" You can do the test here if you like to!
“Love is a choice you make everyday.”
―
Gary Chapman
I like to share the video I found on the site. I have enjoyed the test, learning more about how I love and like to be loved. This holiday season, is a time to accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.
The 5 Love Languages Trailer from Dr. Gary Chapman on Vimeo.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
How can we become more diligent and concerned at home?
Elder David A. Bednar Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gave a talk in October 2009. The title was More Diligent and Concerned at Home.
He gave us suggestions on how we can be more diligent and concerned at home and the first suggestion is LOVE.
Express Love-and Show it. Tell the ones that mean the most to you that you love them and tell them frequently. We know we need to do this, but is not always reflected in what we do. Learn to know what you need to do to show love to your family.
The next suggestion is Bear Testimony-and Live it. Bear our testimony of the things we know to be true. It does not need to be long, but allow your family to know you have a testimony of our Savior. What is a testimony? It is what we know to be true in our minds and in our hearts by the witness of the Holy Ghost.
Be Consistent is the third suggestion. Have regular meals together, prayer together scripture study and family home evening. Now this may not always go as you in-vision or plan, but keep at it. Children and kids will remember.
The love we show for our family will last forever. We need to raise up our children in Christ or the world will do otherwise.
"Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones. Welcome them into your homes, and nurture and love them with all of your hearts. They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried. Never forget that.” Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley
He gave us suggestions on how we can be more diligent and concerned at home and the first suggestion is LOVE.
Express Love-and Show it. Tell the ones that mean the most to you that you love them and tell them frequently. We know we need to do this, but is not always reflected in what we do. Learn to know what you need to do to show love to your family.
The next suggestion is Bear Testimony-and Live it. Bear our testimony of the things we know to be true. It does not need to be long, but allow your family to know you have a testimony of our Savior. What is a testimony? It is what we know to be true in our minds and in our hearts by the witness of the Holy Ghost.
Be Consistent is the third suggestion. Have regular meals together, prayer together scripture study and family home evening. Now this may not always go as you in-vision or plan, but keep at it. Children and kids will remember.
The love we show for our family will last forever. We need to raise up our children in Christ or the world will do otherwise.
"Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones. Welcome them into your homes, and nurture and love them with all of your hearts. They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried. Never forget that.” Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Not my normal post, but I want to share that Family can be together forever.
This past Friday the 13th the world was turned upside down for many in France. People of the world are coming together in many ways. Prayer, turning Facebook profile pictures with an over lay of the French flag and flags in the State of Florida will be flown at half staff. Like many, I too changed my photo and in prayer, pray for the lives that have been lost and their families.
Closer to home, in our Stake we lost a great man and his granddaughters on Friday, our dear friend Jimmy Hiatt. We did not to loose him to any diseases, or an accident, but at the hand of someone that was listening to Satan. We lost him in a murder/suicide. Jimmy was dedicated to his family. Loving father to his daughter and son and grandfather to two beautiful 5 month old twin girls which he got to take home to our Father in Heaven and play with them in the eternities. His beautiful daughter Megan is in the hospital in stable but serious condition. She needs our help and prayers. A gofundme account has been set up to help her with medical and funeral expenses.
Jimmy was a member of our Church. We believe that family can be together forever.
"Just as Jesus used a child in His mortal ministry as an example for the people of the pure love they must and could have to be like Him, He has offered us the family as an example of an ideal setting in which we can learn how to love as He loves. That is because the greatest joys and the greatest sorrows we experience are in family relationships. The joys come from putting the welfare of others above our own." -Henry B. Eyring
That is what love is. Jimmy did just that!
That is what love is. Jimmy did just that!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Happy November!
Happy November! And my the holidays always be in your favor! Sounds familiar? Let me give you the correct line. "Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be in your favor!" From the move Hunger Games.
For the Carroll family, the month of November and December brings Birthdays, Holidays, time with family and MOVIES! We love movies in our family. Family time is so important. We have found that even if we are watching a movie together, we have fun. The fall brings such great movies, we find ourselves heading to watch them when we can.
Often, one should check to see what they are spending their time on. We all get busy with work, school, church callings. What time does it leave for spending time with our love one? When you are together is the glow of a computer screen or phone screen impedes the time you can sit and share about your day or have fun together with interruptions?
This holiday time frame, look to spend it with family. Those that are far from you, use technology wisely but during a Facetime call or Skype call with love ones. If you can, move the phone, tablet or laptop around and show your family that is not near your home and such. I promise, much joy will come from time spent with family and with those that are not near with the technology we have today. Find the ways to use technology for the good!
For the Carroll family, the month of November and December brings Birthdays, Holidays, time with family and MOVIES! We love movies in our family. Family time is so important. We have found that even if we are watching a movie together, we have fun. The fall brings such great movies, we find ourselves heading to watch them when we can.
How do you spend your time?
Often, one should check to see what they are spending their time on. We all get busy with work, school, church callings. What time does it leave for spending time with our love one? When you are together is the glow of a computer screen or phone screen impedes the time you can sit and share about your day or have fun together with interruptions?
This holiday time frame, look to spend it with family. Those that are far from you, use technology wisely but during a Facetime call or Skype call with love ones. If you can, move the phone, tablet or laptop around and show your family that is not near your home and such. I promise, much joy will come from time spent with family and with those that are not near with the technology we have today. Find the ways to use technology for the good!
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