Battling Pornography in My Home ~ Protecting My Family ~ (he: Dan) Or so she says...
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Protecting My Family From Pornography (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

Recently there has been a lot of focus on addiction, and the miracle of addiction recovery. I would imagine that there are few, if any, left in this world who have not been affected by addiction in one form or another. I would like to lend my voice in support of those battling addiction and perhaps even more so to the people in their lives who bear the unbelievably difficult burden of loving and assisting someone in their life struggling with such. I would like to focus specifically on pornography for this post. Pornography, as you will read shortly, has recently found its way into our home.

How to Pray ~ and thoughts on prayer

Why I Pray and How to Pray

ByMariel

It’s nearly midnight and I was convinced I just didn’t have time to write a blog post. It’s been a crazy hectic week. I’m still trying to adjust to our homeschool schedule and in the morning I have to teach Relief Society (the class for women) at church. So, after hitting up the local classic car show with my family, I’ve spent the rest of the day studying, praying, reading, praying some more, doing everything I can to pull this lesson together. It’s an intimidating thing to teach a class of 50 women, but greater than that is the responsibility that I feel to share with them what God wants them to hear. I truly believe that because they are there for Him, if I am in tune and prayerful, He will help me to know what I should teach. And, He does!

september 2015 visiting teaching message
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September 2015 Visiting Teaching Message Printable (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

First of all, let me explain visiting teaching. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are in a congregation where we are asked to go and visit certain ladies each month to really get to know them, share a quick message and find out if they have any needs that need to be met. It’s one of the ways we build friendships and help our leaders know any needs that families have.

I love this! It's so important to stand up for our beliefs and be a light to the world.
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Ashamed No More ~ A Lesson Learned in 6th Grade (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

Though unaware then, I now view our family moving the year between 5th and 6th grade as being inspired. Not just for the family, but for me specifically. I really needed to get away from the environment I was creating for myself. I have no doubt that my bad momentum would have carried over into my 6th grade year had we stayed.

August 2015 Visiting Teaching
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August 2015 Visiting Teaching Message Printable (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

For those of you who aren’t members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I hope you can use these quotes and scriptures as well. Most of the subjects are universal Christian subjects and the quotes and scriptures are inspiring and helpful for everyone!
This month’s message is titled Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ: Meek and Humble. As I read this message, I want to reevaluate my life and see what more I need to do to become more like a child.

july 2015 visiting teaching message
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July 2015 Visiting Teaching Message Printable (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

First of all, let me explain visiting teaching. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are in a congregation where we are asked to go and visit certain ladies each month to really get to know them, share a quick message and find out if they have any needs that need to be met. It’s one of the ways we build friendships and help our leaders know any needs that families have.

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Avoiding Thin Ice ~ A Life Lesson (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

I still skirt too close to the red snow in my life at times but as I have grown older, I have better been able to recognize the times when I am setting myself up for a fall. I am thankful for a Savior who has given me a course to keep me safe but also assists me in pulling out of peril when I have broken through the thin-ice.

June 2015 Visiting Teaching Message (she: Kiki)
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June 2015 Visiting Teaching Message (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

Let me explain visiting teaching. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are in a congregation where we are asked to go and visit certain ladies each month to really get to know them, share a quick message and find out if they have any needs that need to be met. It’s one of the ways we build friendships and help our leaders know any needs that families have. (There would be too many for them to visit them all!) So why do I love printables + visiting teaching? I LOVE putting to paper thoughts and quotes that inspire and uplift me, my family and those around me and visiting teaching has been such a blessing in my life.

This really made me think!! More Than an Apology ~ A priceless lesson learned as a 12 year old boy.
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More Than an Apology ~ A Lesson in Seeking Forgiveness (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

I wasn’t a punk-kid growing up, but I was a teenager once, so you might just as easily say I was a punk-kid growing up. Around the age of 12 I got tall. Really, really tall for 12. Like nearly 6 feet tall. I also thought I was pretty clever and funny. In addition to my new-found height and humor I also fancied myself pretty smart for my age. 12 seemed to be the age when I imagined it would be a good time to push my boundaries. Flex some of my new-found (thanks puberty!)muscle around the house. Show my old man who was the new cock-of-the-walk.

Motherhood Quote
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Children, Motherhood, & Life ~ Sunday Sunshine #10

ByMariel

Happy Mother’s Day to all you women out there!  For today’s Sunday Sunshine, I wanted to share with you a couple things… First, a favorite and very special moment from my week.  If you follow me on Instagram, you got to see this already.  If not, here’s the scoop (as shared on Instagram): Yesterday was one…

Repentance is a Divine Gift ~ Sunday Sunshine #9
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Repentance is a Divine Gift ~ Sunday Sunshine #9

ByMariel

I was just recently asked to write a blog post for Mormon.org. I was really excited, as I love that site! But, what to write… what to write… I was allowed to pick my own topic, which was fun, but I wanted to get it right. I know that people go to Mormon.org for education and inspiration and I didn’t want to let them down. So, I prayed. I prayed and thought a lot about what I would want to say to the world, what God would want me to share with the world that would touch the hearts of at least a few. And, then I knew…