An Inspirational Story About Life and Struggles – Stronger Than the Storm

An Inspirational Story About Life and Struggles – Stronger Than the Storm

Back in December, Dan and I took all of the kids on a cruise. It had been planned nearly a year in advance, so we were SO excited when it was finally getting close to the time to leave. Well… we were all excited, except for my 11 year old son, Shane. Somehow Shane got it in his head that we were going to die, either on the cruise or the airplane. He didn’t know which, but he was 100% convinced that it was true. And, it was completely ruining him. It weighed on his mind constantly and there was no reasoning that could console him. He believed with all of his heart that I was taking him to his death. He couldn’t be around televisions or radios that had the news on, he lost his appetite and wasn’t eating, and he was certain that Christmas was never going to happen for us.

School is in full-swing and your kids may be feeling the pressure by now. Check out the blog today for 12 tips to destress your student! Help them be successful before they're too overwhelmed to do well! Find all the info at www.orsoshesays.com.

Child Nervous About Starting School? Parenting Tips!

It’s a good time of the school year to check in with your kids. How are they adjusting to the new year of school work? How are things going with friends? How are their study habits? For us, it’s been just long enough to get familiar with the new schedule but still early enough that there is plenty of time for adjustments to prepare our kids for success at school! Reviewing these twelve habits and techniques can ensure that your student is adapting to the rigors of the school year.

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A Story About Keeping the Commandments ~ The Hand of Rescue

God gave us commandments out of love. He allows us the choice to break his commandments out of love. He watches us flounder, suffer and struggle until we cry out “God save us!” out of love. He allows others, acting as angels, to struggle with us, pray for us, and come to our rescue because we all need experiences like this and because He loves us! He gave us this earth, gave us life, and when our time comes, gave us death as a doorway back to His presence because he cherishes us as His children.

Exactly How to Get a Free Book of Mormon Without Missionaries
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Exactly How to Get a Free Book of Mormon Without Missionaries

Let’s get right to it. Yes, I will totally send you a free Book of Mormon without missionaries and this offer NEVER EXPIRES. There’s absolutely no strings attached. Nobody is going to come knocking at your door. You will not be on the ‘Mormon’ radar. You’re totally safe, my friend. I have sent out thousands…

December 2017 Visiting Teaching Message - Get the free printable at www.orsoshesays.com
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December 2017 Visiting Teaching – A Free Printable to Share! (she: Jeri)

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!

Activity Days is a fun group held twice a month for girls ages 8-11 led by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The activities build testimonies, strengthen families, and create unity and personal growth. And you don't have to be LDS to attend! In this post, get 17 Activity Days ideas for the month of November. www.orsoshesays.com
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17 November Activity Days Ideas – For Girls Ages 8-11

Activity Days is a fun group held twice a month for girls ages 8-11 led by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The activities build testimonies, strengthen families, and create unity and personal growth. And you don’t have to be LDS to attend! In this post, get 17 Activity Days ideas for the month of November.

October 2017 Visiting Teaching Message - Get the free printable at www.orsoshesays.com
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October 2017 Visiting Teaching Message – Free Printable! (she: Jeri)

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 Family Night Lesson is about the Power of Words. How they can be used to uplift or damage. Teach your family to speak with kindness! Get all the lesson info on the blog: www.orsoshesays.com
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The Power of Words – Family Night Lesson on Language (she: Adelle)

Take a moment to use your powerful words to remind your family how much you love them. Point out their strengths and thank them for participating. Bear your testimony about how clean, positive, and uplifting language can invite the Holy Ghost into your life and make a positive impact for good!

June 2017 Visiting Teaching Message - Get the free printable at www.orsoshesays.com

June 2017 Visiting Teaching Message – Print and Share Free Printable! (she: Jeri)

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 assigned ladies each month to really get to know them, share a quick message and find out if they have any needs to be met. It’s one of the ways we build friendships and help our leaders know any needs that families have.

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!

If you love Spring as much as we do at our house, you are going to love this family night lesson! It is all about growing faith in Jesus Christ. He created this beautiful world that we live in. Having faith in Jesus is the first principle of the gospel. It is the most important thing we can teach our children. Get the whole lesson at www.orsoshesays.com.
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What is Faith? Meaningful Faith Lesson and Family Activity

If you love Spring as much as we do at our house, you are going to love this family night lesson! It is all about growing faith in Jesus Christ. He created this beautiful world that we live in. Having faith in Jesus is the first principle of the gospel. It is the most important thing we can teach our children. Get the lesson and printable on the blog today!

Today on the blog, Elise shares how motherhood started to feel too heavy for her, and how she overcame that and learned to enjoy it again. Read all about it on the blog: www.orsoshesays.com
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How I Learned to Enjoy Motherhood Again (she: Elise)

Why didn’t other moms feel warm and fuzzy about their kids like I felt about mine? I smiled to myself as I thought, “Oh, that is so sad. I’m so glad that I have this whole mom thing together, and love my little girl so much.” Most of all, I thought that I must be doing something right and they must be doing something wrong. I totally judged! Read the post to find out how my perspective changed.