Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.
"Rigorous standards and high achievement in any field of learning are not at odds with faith and devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Strive for excellence, use the talents that the Lord has given you, meet and master the learning of men.
In approaching any field of learning, remember the Lord’s direction to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”
"The Book of Mormon provides the fullest and most authoritative
understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ to be found anywhere. It
teaches what it really means to be born again. From the Book of Mormon
we learn about the gathering of scattered Israel. We know why we are
here on earth. These and other truths are more powerfully and
persuasively taught in the Book of Mormon than in any other book. The
full power of the gospel of Jesus Christ is contained in the Book of
Mormon. Period."
Today was Week 5 for the Come Follow Me program, and the theme was "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord". In Primary today, I selected "Baptism" as our focus song. I had originally just been thinking of using it today to talk about baptism, but after singing it I think we might make it a part of our Primary Program in the fall.
The children have been enjoying singing "Come, Follow Me" each week, or at least the first verse. My plan was to try and add a verse each month so they are familiar with most of them by the end of the year. I think in the Primary Program we will end up singing 2-3 and then the congregation will join in on a few verses at the end of the program.
We also practiced "Scripture Power" today. I'd like to have them learn it well enough to sing in Sacrament Meeting on March 10th. If it doesn't seem like they have it down, we might end up singing something from last year's program that they know pretty well. We will see how the next few weeks go.
I'm enjoying the new 20 minutes of singing. It really isn't a change from what I have been doing in the past, but for some reason it feels different. Today finally felt like a good balance between old songs and new songs in Jr. Primary, and I've been mixing in some "Wiggle Songs" between the new songs and it seems to be working well.
"In these latter days, we know there will be earthquakes in diverse places. Perhaps one of those diverse places will be in our own homes, where
emotional, financial, or spiritual “earthquakes” may occur. Priesthood
power can calm the seas and heal fractures in the earth. Priesthood
power can also calm the minds and heal fractures in the hearts of those
we love."
"My dear sisters, nothing is more crucial to your eternal life than your
own conversion. It is converted, covenant-keeping women whose righteous lives will increasingly stand out in a
deteriorating world and who will thus be seen as different and distinct
in the happiest of ways."
