Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Minerva Teichart
Minerva Teichart original of the Second Coming recovered from the burning Provo tabernacle.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Where is your Thinking Spot?
think·ing
[thing-king] Show IPA
–adjective
1.
rational; reasoning: People are thinking animals.
2.
thoughtful; reflective: Any thinking person would reject that plan.
–noun
3.
thought; judgment, reflection: clear thinking
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Casting Call
I have many roles that I play such as mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, cousin, aunt, cook, maid and teacher. However, I think I fall short of being a good mother and wife. Sometimes I forget the lines and I vere of script and use verbage and action that are not the lines of a mother or wife. I keep weaving and threading a bigger mess of the act by not focusing on what character I play and that it is a character that is forever. I don't even get a 10-30 minute inmersion. However, the other day I was reading this talk named "Agency and Love in Marriage" that was given by Elder Lynn Robbins. I loved the talk and am hoping to thread some of this Christlike Attributes into my marriage and home. I have posted the list below.
Christlike Attribute: “Suffereth long” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is patient and tolerant, does not criticize. Recognizes that spouse is progressing, is patient with imperfections.
The Wrong Way• Is intolerant, ill-tempered, critical, cranky. • Despite staying together, has no close relationship.
The Wrong Way• Is impatient, complains, gives the silent treatment.
Christlike Attribute: “Is kind” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is nice, thoughtful, interested in others. • Is a Good Samaritan, comforts, is merciful. • Can we “fall out of” kindness?
The Wrong Way• Is mean, miserly, cruel, inconsiderate, unmerciful. • Has a scowling countenance.
The Wrong Way• Is indifferent, remote, unconcerned, uninterested, unresponsive.
Christlike Attributes: “Envieth not” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is content, grateful for blessings. • Rejoices in another’s gifts, talents, success. • Is generous and offers help to those in need. • Lives frugally. • Knows the difference between needs and wants, avoids unnecessary debt.
The Wrong Way• Is resentful, jealous, greedy, covetous. • Fails to pay an honest tithe. • Is selfish and withholds help (see Morm. 8:39; Mosiah 4:22, 24–25). • Has a “my,” not “our,” money mentality. • Incurs excessive debt. • Has a spirit of speculation.
The Wrong Way• Is ungrateful. • Is a partial tithe-payer. • Is vain—sets heart on costly apparel, etc. • Lives beyond income. • Allows interest on credit cards to accumulate. • Does not try to save food or money for future needs.
Christlike Attribute: “Is not puffed up” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is humble, meek, teachable. • Does not speak vainly or seek attention. • Happily serves wherever called. • Lifts, praises, builds others up. • Seeks the will of God.
The Wrong Way• Is proud, eager for attention, self-centered, pompous, boastful. • Murmurs against leaders. • Is condescending with spouse or “holier than thou.” • Is offended when advice is given.
The Wrong Way• Does not praise or give due credit to others. • Aspires to positions. • Is a know-it-all, is unteachable. • Puffed up because of knowledge, talents, wealth (see 2 Ne. 9:42).
Christlike Attribute: “Doth not behave itself unseemly” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is courteous, well mannered, tactful, tasteful, reverent, respectful, mindful of others. • Is clean, neat, orderly.
The Wrong Way• Is discourteous, crude, disrespectful, indecent, improper, irreverent. • Enjoys dirty jokes. • Is boisterous: loud laughter. • Leaves a place worse than it was found.
The Wrong Way• Doesn’t say “please” or “thank you.” • Has forgotten everyday courtesies. • Is disorderly and unkempt.
Christlike Attribute: “Seeketh not her own” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is tender-hearted, sensitive, compassionate, merciful, generous. • Seeks unity, kneels together in prayer, listens with empathy, avoids contention. • Thinks “we” and “ours.” • Is approachable. • Seeks to please God.
The Wrong Way• Is demanding, controlling, selfish, manipulative, blaming. • Lacks unity, is contentious. • Thinks “I” and “mine.” • Seldom listens, is aloof. • Seeks self-gratification, is self-indulgent. • Seeks the praise of men.
The Wrong Way• Doesn’t say “I’m sorry.” • Is reluctant to render help (as with household chores). • Is guilty of self-pity and advertises it. • Is uncaring.
Christlike Attribute “Is not easily provoked” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is forgiving, patient, calm, gentle, respectful. • Understands that anger is a decision and can be controlled. • Is a peacemaker (see 3 Ne. 12:9).
The Wrong Way• Is irritable, spiteful, vengeful. • Is easily angered, often hostile and abusive. • Is defensive, responds with disgust or contempt. • Swears, has a bad temper.
The Wrong Way• Argues over every silly little thing, is not open minded. • Disciplines in anger. • Does not bridle passions (see Alma 38:12).
Christlike Attributes: “Thinketh no evil” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is nonjudgmental, respectful, helpful, pure, obedient. • Has “no more disposition to do evil” (Mosiah 5:2). • Is modest in dress, thought, speech. • Virtue garnishes thoughts unceasingly.
The Wrong Way• Is cruel, conniving, deceitful, dishonest. • Indulges in pornography and inappropriate music. • Dresses immodestly. • Is an inventor of “evil things”(Rom. 1:30).
The Wrong Way• Is judgmental, prejudiced, faultfinding. • Bears grudges, gossips. • Participates in jokes about intimate or sacred things. • Seeks improper intimacy with spouse. • Tolerates evil influences.
Christlike Attribute: “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth” (1 Cor. 13:6)
The Lord's Way• Stays close to the Spirit through regular scripture study, prayer, obedience. • Has discovered that truth leads to joy and happiness.
The Wrong Way• Has an “eat, drink, and be merry” mentality. • Is indulgent, unfaithful, disobedient. • Is addicted to vices. • Justifies self, makes excuses.
The Wrong Way• Is light-minded. • Is casual with prayers. • Is not diligent about gospel teaching or scripture reading in the home.
Christlike Attribute: “Beareth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Has moral courage, is bold in truth. • Turns the other cheek, is calm. (This does not mean that abuse victims should silently bear cruelty, or follow a spouse disobedient to God.)
The Wrong Way• Is insulting, defensive, irritable, touchy, grouchy, moody. • Is a coward. • Is ashamed of righteousness.
The Wrong Way• Is ungrateful. • Yields to peer pressure in compromising situations. • Is apathetic. • Is weary in well-doing.
Christlike Attributes: “Believeth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Clearly sees the eternal potential of spouse and forever families. • Sees others as children of God. • Holds fast to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Wrong Way• Doubts spouse’s potential, is critical and cynical. • Is unfriendly to spouse. • Is condescending, intolerant. • Has let go of the iron rod, is not active in the Church.
The Wrong Way• Is distanced, remote, inattentive, insensitive. • Is a hypocrite, lives a lie. • Goes to church, but wishes to be elsewhere.
Christlike Attribute: “Hopeth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Is an optimist. • Looks for the best. • Praises, builds up, expresses affection. • Continues courting spouse.
The Wrong Way• Is a pessimist. • Is a nagger. • Is a faultfinder. • Is unrepentant, in denial.
The Wrong Way• Is a fatalist. • Is bored. • Is neglectful. • Doesn’t feel worthy to pray for forgiveness.
Christlike Attribute: “Endureth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Doesn’t complain or murmur. • Is responsible and gladly accepts callings. • Sees growth in adversity. • Has a desire to learn and progress. • Is steadfast, knows life is a test.
The Wrong Way• Is always complaining, murmuring. • Shirks or avoids responsibility. • Can’t keep a job.
The Wrong Way• Is lukewarm or gives half-hearted effort. • Is lazy or spends too much time on hobbies, TV, etc. • Is afflicted with self-pity.
Christlike Attribute: “Charity never faileth” (1 Cor. 13:8)
The Lord's Way• Loves as Christ loves us. • Is supportive.
The Wrong Way• “Falls out of love.” • Flirts with individuals other than spouse. • Is an adulterer. • Loves conditionally, based on spouse being healthy, successful, slender, maintaining good looks.
The Wrong Way• Has wandering eyes. • Views spouse more as a burden than a blessing. • Dreams or fantasizes about individuals other than spouse.
Christlike Attribute: “Suffereth long” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is patient and tolerant, does not criticize. Recognizes that spouse is progressing, is patient with imperfections.
The Wrong Way• Is intolerant, ill-tempered, critical, cranky. • Despite staying together, has no close relationship.
The Wrong Way• Is impatient, complains, gives the silent treatment.
Christlike Attribute: “Is kind” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is nice, thoughtful, interested in others. • Is a Good Samaritan, comforts, is merciful. • Can we “fall out of” kindness?
The Wrong Way• Is mean, miserly, cruel, inconsiderate, unmerciful. • Has a scowling countenance.
The Wrong Way• Is indifferent, remote, unconcerned, uninterested, unresponsive.
Christlike Attributes: “Envieth not” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is content, grateful for blessings. • Rejoices in another’s gifts, talents, success. • Is generous and offers help to those in need. • Lives frugally. • Knows the difference between needs and wants, avoids unnecessary debt.
The Wrong Way• Is resentful, jealous, greedy, covetous. • Fails to pay an honest tithe. • Is selfish and withholds help (see Morm. 8:39; Mosiah 4:22, 24–25). • Has a “my,” not “our,” money mentality. • Incurs excessive debt. • Has a spirit of speculation.
The Wrong Way• Is ungrateful. • Is a partial tithe-payer. • Is vain—sets heart on costly apparel, etc. • Lives beyond income. • Allows interest on credit cards to accumulate. • Does not try to save food or money for future needs.
Christlike Attribute: “Is not puffed up” (1 Cor. 13:4)
The Lord's Way• Is humble, meek, teachable. • Does not speak vainly or seek attention. • Happily serves wherever called. • Lifts, praises, builds others up. • Seeks the will of God.
The Wrong Way• Is proud, eager for attention, self-centered, pompous, boastful. • Murmurs against leaders. • Is condescending with spouse or “holier than thou.” • Is offended when advice is given.
The Wrong Way• Does not praise or give due credit to others. • Aspires to positions. • Is a know-it-all, is unteachable. • Puffed up because of knowledge, talents, wealth (see 2 Ne. 9:42).
Christlike Attribute: “Doth not behave itself unseemly” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is courteous, well mannered, tactful, tasteful, reverent, respectful, mindful of others. • Is clean, neat, orderly.
The Wrong Way• Is discourteous, crude, disrespectful, indecent, improper, irreverent. • Enjoys dirty jokes. • Is boisterous: loud laughter. • Leaves a place worse than it was found.
The Wrong Way• Doesn’t say “please” or “thank you.” • Has forgotten everyday courtesies. • Is disorderly and unkempt.
Christlike Attribute: “Seeketh not her own” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is tender-hearted, sensitive, compassionate, merciful, generous. • Seeks unity, kneels together in prayer, listens with empathy, avoids contention. • Thinks “we” and “ours.” • Is approachable. • Seeks to please God.
The Wrong Way• Is demanding, controlling, selfish, manipulative, blaming. • Lacks unity, is contentious. • Thinks “I” and “mine.” • Seldom listens, is aloof. • Seeks self-gratification, is self-indulgent. • Seeks the praise of men.
The Wrong Way• Doesn’t say “I’m sorry.” • Is reluctant to render help (as with household chores). • Is guilty of self-pity and advertises it. • Is uncaring.
Christlike Attribute “Is not easily provoked” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is forgiving, patient, calm, gentle, respectful. • Understands that anger is a decision and can be controlled. • Is a peacemaker (see 3 Ne. 12:9).
The Wrong Way• Is irritable, spiteful, vengeful. • Is easily angered, often hostile and abusive. • Is defensive, responds with disgust or contempt. • Swears, has a bad temper.
The Wrong Way• Argues over every silly little thing, is not open minded. • Disciplines in anger. • Does not bridle passions (see Alma 38:12).
Christlike Attributes: “Thinketh no evil” (1 Cor. 13:5)
The Lord's Way• Is nonjudgmental, respectful, helpful, pure, obedient. • Has “no more disposition to do evil” (Mosiah 5:2). • Is modest in dress, thought, speech. • Virtue garnishes thoughts unceasingly.
The Wrong Way• Is cruel, conniving, deceitful, dishonest. • Indulges in pornography and inappropriate music. • Dresses immodestly. • Is an inventor of “evil things”(Rom. 1:30).
The Wrong Way• Is judgmental, prejudiced, faultfinding. • Bears grudges, gossips. • Participates in jokes about intimate or sacred things. • Seeks improper intimacy with spouse. • Tolerates evil influences.
Christlike Attribute: “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth” (1 Cor. 13:6)
The Lord's Way• Stays close to the Spirit through regular scripture study, prayer, obedience. • Has discovered that truth leads to joy and happiness.
The Wrong Way• Has an “eat, drink, and be merry” mentality. • Is indulgent, unfaithful, disobedient. • Is addicted to vices. • Justifies self, makes excuses.
The Wrong Way• Is light-minded. • Is casual with prayers. • Is not diligent about gospel teaching or scripture reading in the home.
Christlike Attribute: “Beareth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Has moral courage, is bold in truth. • Turns the other cheek, is calm. (This does not mean that abuse victims should silently bear cruelty, or follow a spouse disobedient to God.)
The Wrong Way• Is insulting, defensive, irritable, touchy, grouchy, moody. • Is a coward. • Is ashamed of righteousness.
The Wrong Way• Is ungrateful. • Yields to peer pressure in compromising situations. • Is apathetic. • Is weary in well-doing.
Christlike Attributes: “Believeth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Clearly sees the eternal potential of spouse and forever families. • Sees others as children of God. • Holds fast to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Wrong Way• Doubts spouse’s potential, is critical and cynical. • Is unfriendly to spouse. • Is condescending, intolerant. • Has let go of the iron rod, is not active in the Church.
The Wrong Way• Is distanced, remote, inattentive, insensitive. • Is a hypocrite, lives a lie. • Goes to church, but wishes to be elsewhere.
Christlike Attribute: “Hopeth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Is an optimist. • Looks for the best. • Praises, builds up, expresses affection. • Continues courting spouse.
The Wrong Way• Is a pessimist. • Is a nagger. • Is a faultfinder. • Is unrepentant, in denial.
The Wrong Way• Is a fatalist. • Is bored. • Is neglectful. • Doesn’t feel worthy to pray for forgiveness.
Christlike Attribute: “Endureth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
The Lord's Way• Doesn’t complain or murmur. • Is responsible and gladly accepts callings. • Sees growth in adversity. • Has a desire to learn and progress. • Is steadfast, knows life is a test.
The Wrong Way• Is always complaining, murmuring. • Shirks or avoids responsibility. • Can’t keep a job.
The Wrong Way• Is lukewarm or gives half-hearted effort. • Is lazy or spends too much time on hobbies, TV, etc. • Is afflicted with self-pity.
Christlike Attribute: “Charity never faileth” (1 Cor. 13:8)
The Lord's Way• Loves as Christ loves us. • Is supportive.
The Wrong Way• “Falls out of love.” • Flirts with individuals other than spouse. • Is an adulterer. • Loves conditionally, based on spouse being healthy, successful, slender, maintaining good looks.
The Wrong Way• Has wandering eyes. • Views spouse more as a burden than a blessing. • Dreams or fantasizes about individuals other than spouse.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Pink Bows and Satin
I really think I need to start putting a bow in Olivia hair. To this day people are still calling her the cutest boy that they have ever seen. When Olivia was first born and I was sick on the bed. My husband the next morning told me that he cries a lot. Mike kept on referring Olivia as a boy for about a week. Anyways, a month down the road my mother-in-law bought Olivia a variation of bows. Some of the bows were ribbon others were flowers that were almost bigger then her head at the time. However, i was sick of having others refer my adorable little girl as boy. So, one day I took Olivia out on the down and wanted to let everyone know that I have an adorable little girl and I put on the bow with the massive flower. As soon as I took her out of her car seat I noticed that the flower was apparently missing and in my babies mouth. Her hair now looked like a mess and she looked like a homeless little girl.. Because somehow on our way out she also took of one her socks to keep her feet warm. Ever, since that day I don't even attempt to put a bow in her hair. However, there are adorable hats all over the place and she will keep them on for 15 minutes or so. Anyways, the other days I was at a local Starbucks my baby is now over 1 years old. I had her in one of her pairs of crawlers from the gap which scream girl they are little colored jeggings with a tutti attached and reinforced at the knee. I also had her wearing a pink coat from france with embordied flowers. She now has a head of hair that is curly. She looked like the cutest little girl to me. However, while I was sipping my Salted Carmel Hot Choclate a person told me they have never seen such a cute little boy. They also had a resume that they handed me it was a nanny that was looking for work. Maybe, I need to try some more bows for this baby.
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