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Optimistic Sunday musings
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What are the things that help you look at the world and the life around you in a positive light? What stories or scriptures remind you of the value of simple optimism? For me, I like spending time with my family. Especially when we're all enjoying a good story--something uplifting--scripture time's g...
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To those of you in the working world:
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All of you busting your hump for the man. Dealing with clueless managers, or impossible public, or annoying coworkers. Getting up when you're too tired because you have to, and dragging yourselves home at the end of the day. Doing a good job at what you do. Filling a need. Putting food on the table. Payi...
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The Source of all Strength
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[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=TAk8KBjB6Mo] This is dedicated to Polly, Bok, Shiz, Hick, Val, Roper, Cat, Arbi, Mahonri and everyone else needing a little boost as they face the unique challenges of their life. I find it very inspirational. All our uniqueness is swallowed up in Him. -...
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The best books
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"Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best abooks words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith." - D&C 88:118 and D&C 109:7 We have discussions about inspiring hymns and scriptures. I'd like to start a discussion about...
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Strength for the Cat Herder!
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Just thought I'd reaffirm my selfaffirmation in your direction Cat!! When others think you're preachy apostate clown without body, parts, or passions, I think you're the grooviest! Seriously I see you as a great dad and I admire the way you honor your priesthood and don't take things like Scouting l...
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Favorite Relief Society Memories
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I have been struggling to fully appreciate the Relief Society in my new ward. And now I'm teaching in Primary so it would be really easy to just completely disconnect. I'd rather not, though. I'd like to remember all the things I love about Relief Society or at least what I have loved since I am strugglin...
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Strength for PollyAnna
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Ok, Polly is feeling sick AND pithy today folks so I think she needs a little strength.
It's bad enough that she has to deal with all the kids at home and then she has the courage and fortitude to come and deal with all the crazies here on Bountiful. (And I sincerely mean that in a good way BTW.)
She was ment...
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Being Single...
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Hey, beef, what do you think of this chap?
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A True Friend will
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not let me keep making the same mistake. tell me the truth no matter how bad it hurts. Your thoughts?
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Embracing the gospel
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Over the past few weeks, I've read some truly heart-breaking stories at FLAK and NOM of those who, for whatever reason, have decided to leave the church. I'd like to celebrate the joy that comes when family and friends join the church. I invite you to share your stories here. I'll start. Several year...
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Strength for (Jason) Salesortonscom
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Sarsaparillas on ME! I just wanted to share with you that I appreciate your wit... so many times I just laugh and laugh and laugh at things that you say when I get morose and you are trying to lighten up the mood around here... I am not at all political, but some of the things you say make me think about pol...
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Sad news
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http://www.nauvoo.com/ubb/forum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=000785;p=1#000001
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strength for Nita
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Well, this forum has more than a enough love to go around. So I thought I would start one for, Nita. I think she does important work being in the occupational therapist field and working with the elderly. She has a great deal of empathy. She provides a lot of good advice for those in need. I could go on b...
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Strength for Casi and Shiz
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First of all, thank you Hiccups for your absolutely inspired post on the WWJD thread. I've been grieving. And I'm pretty close to acceptance. So from that frame of mind, I think I now can give something of worth to my friends. I've been insensitive, at times abrasive, and disrespectful of your chall...
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Strength for Coco...
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Coco! You're a great person, a great mom, and I am glad to know ya! I hope you're having a great day, cuz if you ain't... Ninjas... I'm warning you... :) Thanks for being so fun. I hope you continue to find Christ in the little (and big) things in your life. --Ray
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Scriptures that Break Chains...
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As per my thread in the Super Secret Vaul, about addiction and the breaking of darker depressions... I'd like to ask folks to share their personal favorite scriptures? The ones that give you the most strength... What are the most powerful and uplifting scriptural references for you? What are script...
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Responding to mental illness
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deleted -- Edited by Roper on Sunday 3rd of July 2011 05:43:56 PM
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Strength for Ray
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I'd like to share with you what I see in my friend Ray. I see in Ray a dedicated father who loves his children deeply and guides them with inspiration. I see in Ray a Christ-like friend whose gentle ways strengthen my faith, enrich my days. I see in Ray a gifted artist with words and with images. I feel sad wh...
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Gossip Counterpoint...
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No one gossips about other people's secret virtues. - Bertrand Russell I was thinking, what if you just called up one of your gossipy neighbors and did precisely what Mr. Russell claims never happens. I think that'd be fun... I think I'll have to try it out today. :) --Ray
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The Other Side of Heaven by Bro. Groberg
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The Other Side of Heaven by Bro. Groberg, got it at Deseret Book a few months ago, for pretty cheap... I know it's very popular, and they made a movie about it, but honestly, if you haven't read this book, I encourage you to do it. We've been reading parts of it aloud as a family on Sundays and it has held the c...
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A Great Father
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This has always been very inspirational to me-- http://cjcphoto.com/can/
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Clusters of Grace...
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http://www.lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-439-17,00.html
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Music to Calm the Beasts of Depression, Grief, and Trauma
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http://www.meridianmagazine.com/ideas/070705music.html
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Manly men in the kitchen
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Roper's comment about cooking during GC prompted this thread: When Casi and I got married, I could barely make toast. She taught me to cook and now I cook more often than she does. I really enjoy it. I even like to experiment with new recipes. And if I get in the mood for cookies or banana bread, I can m...
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How do you receive guidance?
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Val's insights on the "How does one do this?" thread and my particpation in a discussion across the river has led me to this question. Even after studying out the issue and fasting and praying, I have only received a definite "Yes" or "No" on three occasions. I usuall...
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Not good for man to be alone
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So yesterday I delivered Sister Roper to the airport for her annual trip to Utah to visit family and friends. This time it's different, though. I'm keeping all the kids here in Texas with me because I'm off this summer (she usually takes the little ones with her.) Any words of advice and/or encourage...
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The Almost Accident
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The other day I was driving my car to work, and turned into a lane, and immediately behind me was a car that had seemingly appeared out of nowhere. Had that car been going faster, it wouldve struck me and I as I was making a right turn, he wouldve most likely plowed right into the drivers side.
Ive thoug...
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What do you wish you'd known when you first received the Melchezediek priesthood?
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Hopefully I spelled that right. My younger brother (and only brother) received it on Sunday. Tomorrow he will graduate from high school. Sometime during this summer, I plan to compile talks/quotes/stories etc for him that deal w/honoring the priesthood. Maybe I will find some of the top talks that...
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x date night poll
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x -- Edited by PollyAnna at 00:57, 2008-01-05
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Be...
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