To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
A General Conference Odyssey post. Years ago, while teaching a Gospel Doctrine class, I was to cover Ephesians. The first part was about marriage and the second part was the Armor of God. Who doesn’t like the armor of God lesson, right? I asked a big, burly guy to help me with this part of […]
I occasionally read through the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo Minute Book (I’m weird like that). It’s pretty inspiring what Joseph Smith is telling the women, but I’ve realized something. Back in the 19th century, women had nothing going for them. They had no rights, no voice, no way to be educated, no independent income, […]
We all know that Disneyland is the “Happiest Place on Earth.” This is their purpose. The way they got there can actually help Relief Society reach its own potential. This is what Relief Society can learn from Disney. Disney teaches every employee about their purpose and their mission. They do it by being intentional and […]
I love it when I run across a talk that casually mentions the greatness of women. In James E. Faust’s talk, in the October 1981 conference, he says, in the middle of talking about Joseph Smith, “The Church which he restored has had dramatic growth in many parts of the earth. It has produced an […]
A few years ago, our son came to us explaining a girl in his ward was asking about his thoughts on the idea that women should be given the priesthood too. This particular son has always had an understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and I have all confidence his answer was clear, concise, […]
President Nelson has asked us to re-energize Relief Society by understanding our purpose. We have a destiny, sisters, and he is calling on us to position ourselves, so we can become a vital part in preparing the world to receive its king, even Jesus Christ. Feeling a Part of Relief Society If you don’t feel […]
President Nelson’s talk “A Plea to My Sisters,” lists 82 specific attributes that we women innately have, because we are daughters of our Heavenly Father! He needs us to step up to become the women He created us to be. Radiates peace Faith-filled Is stalwart Covenant-keeping A wife A mother A grandmother A sister An […]
You know, I have to admit, I don’t understand people that say gospel-based activities are boring. Gospel-based would be discussions about the scriptures, the church, Jesus Christ, etc. Basically, anything that strengthens our personal testimonies. All the Relief Societies I’ve ever been in feel like they have to entertain the sisters rather than feed them […]
I was reading about Noah and rainbows the other day and saw the phrase perpetual generations. I wondered what it meant, so I went on a journey of discovery. Rainbows mean something different today. I believe that the bible speaks truth and so I share what I learn from the scriptures. The Covenant A rainbow in […]
How much power can Satan have over us when we are busy fulfilling all the challenges President Nelson has given us? I just finished reading all of his conference talks, since he was called as a General Authority. It’s taken me a couple of months. Here is a rough tally of the topics he speaks […]
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