Sunday, April 6, 2014
Appreciation Post
I appreciate computers, internet, phones, and TV because they make it so that the entire world can partake of general conference. Woot woot!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Best speech on abortion I've heard
So I don't know how many of you have seen this, but you should watch it if you haven't. This little woman asks some pretty hard questions that I think we all need to consider.
http://viralvita.com/video/
http://viralvita.com/video/
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Ipod
I just have to say that I love my ipod. I love having a little thing that I can carry around with me that has all of my favorite tunes. Music is the bomb-diggety and really does make life better, so I like that I have something that allows me to take music wherever I go. Huzzah for modern media!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Women and the Priesthood
So, this is a hot issue right now in the LDS church.I haven't gotten into the debates much, but I've been thinking a lot more about it since I read this last night. I really don't want offend anyone, and I really don't want anyone to feel attacked if you think differently; I just thought it was a well-written article that brings up some very valid points.
This woman is of the opinion that women don't really need ordination to the priesthood (widespread, anyway), and I personally am of that opinion as well. I'm posting this because she has brought up some points that I have not yet heard and that I really like.
Personally, in regards to this issue, I feel strongly that there are forces behind this principle that, as finite beings, we just don't understand yet. I have a strong testimony that God is at the head of this church, and that He will reveal what He needs to when He needs to. There are dynamics all around this that we just can't see that He can. I do not think men are more than women because of their priesthood; I believe that men and women are equal, but not the same, and that men need the responsibility of the priesthood more than women do. I have observed/read/experienced, and therefore have come to the conclusion, that women already have an innate spiritual sensitivity that men have to work at. The priesthood helps our men do that. We, as women, help them do that.
I would encourage you, if you don't know what to think, or what to do, to pray about it and ask for yourself. Your answer may be different than mine, but that's ok, because it will answer the question you have. For I also have a strong testimony of personal revelation; it's real, and God can set your mind at ease about any question you may have, whether it's about women and the priesthood, babies, boys (or girls :), missions, or the little things, like where are my keys? or, what happened to my mascara?
God really cares, and He won't lead us astray. I have faith in that, and so I will continue to be faithful. And who knows, maybe in the next bit of time here women will be allowed to be ordained to the priesthood; if so, that's great! God will have revealed it, it will be time for it, and that will be cool. But if that time isn't right now, I'm all right with that too. God knows better than I do. Bottom line. I don't know much, haha. But I do know He's real and that He will take care of me as long as I let him and I keep the promises I've made with him. This brings me much comfort, as this world and the direction it's going worries me (home church issues aside). But I know that with Heavenly Father on my side, I can get through this life happily. Not necessarily without fear, but he will give me the courage I need to live my life well and as a godly woman, which will (and does) take courage. So, my friends, work hard, play hard, pray harder. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
This woman is of the opinion that women don't really need ordination to the priesthood (widespread, anyway), and I personally am of that opinion as well. I'm posting this because she has brought up some points that I have not yet heard and that I really like.
Personally, in regards to this issue, I feel strongly that there are forces behind this principle that, as finite beings, we just don't understand yet. I have a strong testimony that God is at the head of this church, and that He will reveal what He needs to when He needs to. There are dynamics all around this that we just can't see that He can. I do not think men are more than women because of their priesthood; I believe that men and women are equal, but not the same, and that men need the responsibility of the priesthood more than women do. I have observed/read/experienced, and therefore have come to the conclusion, that women already have an innate spiritual sensitivity that men have to work at. The priesthood helps our men do that. We, as women, help them do that.
I would encourage you, if you don't know what to think, or what to do, to pray about it and ask for yourself. Your answer may be different than mine, but that's ok, because it will answer the question you have. For I also have a strong testimony of personal revelation; it's real, and God can set your mind at ease about any question you may have, whether it's about women and the priesthood, babies, boys (or girls :), missions, or the little things, like where are my keys? or, what happened to my mascara?
God really cares, and He won't lead us astray. I have faith in that, and so I will continue to be faithful. And who knows, maybe in the next bit of time here women will be allowed to be ordained to the priesthood; if so, that's great! God will have revealed it, it will be time for it, and that will be cool. But if that time isn't right now, I'm all right with that too. God knows better than I do. Bottom line. I don't know much, haha. But I do know He's real and that He will take care of me as long as I let him and I keep the promises I've made with him. This brings me much comfort, as this world and the direction it's going worries me (home church issues aside). But I know that with Heavenly Father on my side, I can get through this life happily. Not necessarily without fear, but he will give me the courage I need to live my life well and as a godly woman, which will (and does) take courage. So, my friends, work hard, play hard, pray harder. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Phones
After our smaller discussion on Wednesday, I've decided that I am glad cell phones exist, even though they have the potential to become a huge problem. (I hope I never, ever, ever, EVER get addicted to my phone to the point where I would rather lose my sense of smell than my phone. That ain't right).
But, it is really nice to be able to text and if you need, call someone from virtually everywhere. I was thinking about this the other day and I realized my husband and I will have a different experience than my parents did. Back when they were a young couple/parents, they didn't have phones that they could text with. He had to call the land line to find out what was going on at home, and she an office phone. Nowadays I can just text my husband and we can stay in contact all day that way. I wonder if that helps, hinders or has no effect of marriages?
Anyway. Cell phones. A cool invention, very convenient, one I'm grateful for.
But, it is really nice to be able to text and if you need, call someone from virtually everywhere. I was thinking about this the other day and I realized my husband and I will have a different experience than my parents did. Back when they were a young couple/parents, they didn't have phones that they could text with. He had to call the land line to find out what was going on at home, and she an office phone. Nowadays I can just text my husband and we can stay in contact all day that way. I wonder if that helps, hinders or has no effect of marriages?
Anyway. Cell phones. A cool invention, very convenient, one I'm grateful for.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
One of Those Days
This last week or two has been rather difficult. I've hit the semester brick wall, in addition to which my baby girl took a nosedive off the bed at 3 am last week, is teething, and has been sick for the past couple of days. Consequently, I haven't gotten much sleep, and it's really surprising how dysfunctional you become and how hard life gets when you don't get enough sleep, haha.
The other thing I've noticed when one is sleep-deprived is that it's a lot easier for Satan to get his whispers through to you, and he's been working hard on me this week. I've had a difficult time believing that I can do any good in this world, and that it doesn't matter what I do or if I'm here, and that evil will win.
Pretty depressing, right? (Satan is a jerk).
So this morning I went looking for the spirit. One of the fastest ways for me to feel the Spirit is to watch a mormon message or two. These just really help me out. And guess what? Here's a perfect one that addressed much of what I was feeling. God is so good that way. :)
The other thing I've noticed when one is sleep-deprived is that it's a lot easier for Satan to get his whispers through to you, and he's been working hard on me this week. I've had a difficult time believing that I can do any good in this world, and that it doesn't matter what I do or if I'm here, and that evil will win.
Pretty depressing, right? (Satan is a jerk).
So this morning I went looking for the spirit. One of the fastest ways for me to feel the Spirit is to watch a mormon message or two. These just really help me out. And guess what? Here's a perfect one that addressed much of what I was feeling. God is so good that way. :)
Friday, March 14, 2014
Books
So, recently I've boycotted homework and started reading books I want to read, and I really love reading. I always have. In fact, during the semester I usually can't read what I want to because nothing else will get done.
I had never thought of books as media before until I took this class, though. I've always loved books, and I've pretty much always had a love-hate relationship with "media," so I never put the one under the other. But, if they are media, they're one of my absolute favorite forms. :)
I had never thought of books as media before until I took this class, though. I've always loved books, and I've pretty much always had a love-hate relationship with "media," so I never put the one under the other. But, if they are media, they're one of my absolute favorite forms. :)
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