Creating a Gospel Centered Home

Creating a Gospel Centered Home

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Granite Hills Ward

Elders Quorum Discussion

July 10, 2022

 

Resources

 

Establishing a Christ-Centered Home

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/establishing-a-christ-centered-home?lang=eng

 

Opening Remarks

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/opening-remarks?lang=eng

 

Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/deep-and-lasting-conversion-to-heavenly-father-and-the-lord-jesus-christ?lang=eng

 

Come, Follow Me—the Lord’s Counterstrategy and Proactive Plan

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/26pace?lang=eng

 

The Power of Spiritual Momentum

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/47nelson?lang=eng

 

But We Heeded Them Not

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/14bednar?lang=eng

 

Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/46martinez?lang=eng

 

Home-centered, Church-supported Gospel Learning

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2019/08/asa-eng-local-pages/local-news-001?lang=eng

 

We Are Responsible for Our Own Learning

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2019/01?lang=eng

 

10 Ways to Help Your Family Be Closer to God

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/belong/family/10-ways-to-help-your-family-be-closer-to-god

 

Building Christ-Centered Lives and Homes

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-eternal-family-teacher-manual/lesson-19-building-christ-centered-lives-and-homes?lang=eng

 

Parenthood: Creating a Gospel-Centered Home

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/eternal-marriage-student-manual/parenthood-creating-a-gospel-centered-home?lang=eng

 

Proclamation on the Family Discussion Questions

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preparing-for-an-eternal-marriage/proclamation-on-the-family-discussion-questions?lang=eng

 

A Christ-centered Home

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/service/serving-in-the-church/relief-society/RS-SG3-ChristCenteredHome-eng.pdf

 

How can I prepare to establish a Christ-centered home?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/youth/learn/yw/building-up-the-church/home?lang=eng

 

Children and Youth - General Overview

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/youth/childrenandyouth/general-overview?lang=eng

 

Bethany Home Road

On our recent visits to Tamara and Jack, I was curious about the history behind some of the interesting street names, including Bethany Home Road. Their ward bears the same name. I finally took some time to look into it.

The Bethany Home Road led to the Bethany Home near what is now 15th Avenue. The home was a tuberculosis sanitarium operated by a religious organization in the early 1900's.

We learn from the Bible Dictionary and the Guide to the Scriptures that Bethany is the village in which Jesus Christ stayed during the last week of his mortal life (Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:11). It is located two miles from Jerusalem, on the southeast slope of Mount Olivet–the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha (John 11:1–46; 12:1).

Here is a link to information about the origin of other Phoenix area street names: Name That Street

Another Take on Fairness

My daughter Jocelyn sent the following to me via Google Reader:

This comic made me think of your wisdom...if it's not fair, it's not over.



Joanne and I are attending the funeral of Maxine Winsor today...a long-time friend and servant of the Lord. I remember her teaching our Sunday School class when I was a boy of twelve, or so. She shared her fervent testimony of the restored gospel and of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Each of us have our own set of circumstances as we progress through this mortal experience, including blessings and adversity.

I am thankful for our Savior's Atonement and the fairness it brings...all things are made right in the Lord.

Goals for the New Year

Here is a link to a post that might be helpful as you think about goals for the new year: More Tips about Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions Than You Could Want.

"[O]ne thing I’ve learned from my happiness project: keeping resolutions is a key to happiness. If you want to make a positive change in your life, you need to figure out what to resolve, and how to keep that resolution."

I have been reading this blog for about nine months and have found it insightful...in fact, I just picked up a copy the author's new book.

As thy days may demand...so thy succor shall be

We just said goodbye to our daughter Jocelyn as she heads out on the first leg of her move to Washington D. C. As she drove off, I couldn't help but feel sad that she is moving so far away from home, but I know the Lord will be with her.

All morning as we helped with the last of loading her car, I had strains of How Firm a Foundation running through my head. I'll strengthen thee, help thee and cause thee to stand...As thy days may demand, so thy succor shall be. Whatever comes her way, she will be strengthened. Whatever she is in need of, she will be helped with. I am so pleased with the changes that Jocelyn has made in her life over the last year. I am thankful for the tender mercies of the Lord.

What a Find!

We spent much of yesterday rearranging things in the garage...a task that we have been putting off far too long. In one of the boxes we sorted through, we found these photos that had been in ornaments that used to hang on Grandma's Christmas tree. What a precious family!

The Happiness Project

I ran across a blog who's author shares interesting insights into being happy. I thought that today's post was worth sharing: Life’s Cruel Truth: You Get More of What You Already Have. ...especially with its references to fairness.