The Book of Mormon, A Great Life Planner

The Book of Mormon is a book written for instruction to us for our day. It was written by the hand of God, by prophets who knew us and what we would be facing in our time. It is the best way to learn, by example, the ways to return back to our Heavenly Father. It is also one of the best ways to understand Satan and the tactics he uses to try and trip us up. It is really a great book to get everyday instructions, helping us to be better prepared for life. Make The Book of Mormon part of your “life planner.”



Look for the three blessings that President Hinckley promises anyone who prayerfully reads the Book of Mormon....

“Without reservation I promise you that if you will prayerfully read the Book of Mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.”
Gordon B. Hinckley

Why do you think reading the Book of Mormon would help give you these blessings?

Could you use an added measure of strength in any area of your life right now?



Take the challenge, read the Book of Mormon daily! See for yourself if the blessings come true.

Modest Fashions Showcased In L.A. Based Magazine

MormonTimes - L.A.-based magazine showcases modest fashions

The growing demand for modest fashions, is causing more and more people to wake up, and recognized that there is a great market for modest clothing. LDS girls in particular, are part of this growing community of women who are insisting that manufacturers meet their needs. Check this out...

Summer Bellessa didn't intend for ELIZA magazine to be anything big. Just a side project.

You know, similar to scrapbooking, she joked during a recent interview.

But when your "hobby" gets featured on "Good Morning America," Fox News and in Newsweek, things change.

And for Bellessa, it changed in a big way.

Her magazine, which is based in Los Angeles, suddenly hit the national stage. People were jumping to subscribe to the magazine, which showcases stylish yet modest fashions and also "uplifting" entertainment and lifestyle articles.

tDMg
LdsNana

Twilight- I Finally Am Ready To Give My Book Review...

I can't believe that it took me this long to finish Twilight. I had to read it in between comings and goings, things to do and life! LOL As I mentioned in my earlier post, when I decided to finally break down and read Twilight -- I just had to figure out for myself, what all the hype was about???

Okay, I am going to be brutally honest here. Some of you LDS girls might not even like me after I confess such a thing. After all - most of you are gah-gah over Twilight! So, here goes...

It took me until pages 300+ to finally get into Twilight. Not that it wasn't somewhat interesting, but I could not give it a 10 like so many of the LDS Girls, who have read it before me. Now, don't get me wrong, by the time I finally started staying up late to continue reading (you all know what I am saying here) It was riveting!

I will give it to Stephanie Meyers... she knows how to write for LDS girls in particular. She never crossed the line of sexual morality... although, IF Edward and Bella had not the physical conflict, of him being a vampire and she a human - who knows what they would have done? So, their remaining chaste and appropriate in the book Twilight - was not from any kind of religious morality. You all understand this, right?

Nonetheless, because of the general morality of the book Twilight, LDS girls, and myself... allowed themselves to be BITTEN by Twilight!

Once bitten, and it is all over. I am still not sure of how I feel about the relationship that is portrayed between Edward and Bella, as yet? I want to feel that it is not really a healthy model for young women today in general. Yet, I understand the fantasy involved...

Every girl,wants to be cherished, protected and taken care of by someone who loves her desperately and she loves equally in return... desperately! This is the fairytale of every young girl... which follows her into womanhood.

But, this is not real life. This should not be a disappointment though. I think that is is just fine, to desire this kind of love. This may sound kind of silly to some of you cute LDS girls, but perhaps you will get it...

I really believe, that each one of us will eventually have the capacity to love and be loved in the way that our hearts desire -- and that will come, because of the Savior's great love for us. He has Atoned for our major imperfection. My husband is wonderful, but still -- he is not Edward! LOL But he will be so much better -- if I am patient with his flaws. Hopefully, he is patient with me too.

We have been stuck together for 30 years now... and we are both very flawed:-) Isn't it wonderful to know somewhere deep inside ourselves - that perfect love, is part of the eternal plan of happiness?

I think that this could be one of the reasons, that the story told in Twilight - finds such appeal, to particularly young women.

Since I have been bitten, so to speak - I am ready to start reading NEW MOON now.

Hey... I'm hungry!

tDMg
LdsNana

The Divine Institution of Marriage

For LDS girls of the Mormon Church, the Divine Institution of Marriage is considered not only sacred, but it is one of their greatest goals in life. Now, that is not to say that LDS girls and young women don't have other goals, such as personal development through education, etc... But, there is no doubt that marriage, in the proper order of an LDS girl's life - is what most every LDS girls dreams about.

I wanted to give all LDS young women a heads-up on some very important commentary - that was just published today, on the LDS newsroom, about the Divine Institution of Marriage and what that means to members of the LDS Church. This is the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, regarding what is going on with the same-sex marriage issue, which is currently - literally - being fought!

There is a great battle taking place, in our very midst. It is most likely very similar to that which we each stood for in our pre-mortal lives. It is a battle or war of words, philosophies and ideas. It is very easy to get swayed by the popular trends of the world in which we live in. For instance, even many good members are of the Church, are of the opinion that we should live and let live - when it comes to lifestyle choices.

Okay... that is fine.

But wait a minute! Where is the line to be drawn, in this kind of thinking? Particularly when that kind of thinking could cause you to lose everything that you hold dear... even the ability to enjoy the Divine Institute of Marriage that you dream about someday.

I really want LDS girls to think very carefully about potentially choosing to go with a popular trend and not stand for traditional marriage as our leaders have asked us to actively do...

Remember, it is your posterity that you are Standing For - and this is Something that is worth your best efforts to maintain. What kind of a world are YOU creating NOW for your own children to be raised in... think about it?

Temple Marriage is a sacred institution, ordained of God - for the Eternal Happiness of You and your posterity:-)

tDMg
LdsNana-AskMormon

LDS Girls Who Understand the Power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ

A dear friend of mine just sent this to me, and I wanted to share it with all of you cool LDS girls. Perhaps you have read this before...

It is my prayer, that each LDS girl, will come to understand the universal ability of the Atonement of Jesus Christ - to cleanse each one of us personally. When we understand the power of the Atonement in our own lives - we come to accept that same power in and for those around us. How grateful each one of us should be, for our Savior Jesus Christ, His Grace and Mercy - of which we are all recipients.

It is because of Jesus Christ, that each one of us are able to repent and progress in this life. It is important to know, that each one of us are a child of God, and that the Atonement is for everyone - regardless of what they may have done, etc...

THE BLOOD

One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God

at her heart.

She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol,

drugs, and prostitution.

But, the change in her was evident. As time went on she became

a faithful member of the church.

She eventually became involved in the ministry,

teaching young children.

It was not very long until this faithful young woman

had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son.

The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans.

This is when the problems began.

You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman

with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son.

The church began to argue and fight about the matter.

So they decided to have a meeting.

As the people made their arguments and tensions increased,

the meeting was getting completely out of hand.

The young woman became very upset about all the things

being brought up about her past.

As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak.

He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be.

He began to speak and his statement was this:

'My fiancee's past is not what is on trial here.

What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus

to wash away sin.

Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial.

So, does it wash away sin or not?'

The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been
slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past

and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters.

Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel

of our Lord Jesus Christ.

If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely

then it cannot cleanse us completely.

If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.

What can wash away my sins?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case!!!!

'Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee

he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.'

Psalm 55:23

LDS girls who have come to understand the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ - are blessed with a peace that is not of this world. As you seek the Lord in your daily lives, and repent of that which is needful for yourself - you will begin to notice an increase of love for others.

As we feel the love that our Savior has for us - we know also, that this love extends to others as well. I believe that LDS girls who know the Savior and His Redeeming love - develop a greater love for others.

It is this Christlike love, which LDS girls focus on developing for others... that also allows them to love themselves even more. Learning to accept ourselves and others - is one of the great evidences of a testimony of Jesus Christ and His Atoning Power.

tMDg
LdsNana-AskMormon

LDS Girls Understanding Isaiah...?

What on earth must I be thinking... is it possible for LDS Girls to actually understand the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament?

Isaiah is a pretty important guy really... in the Book of Mormon the prophet Nephi refers to him a lot. He even asks his brother Jacob to preach to the people from the words of Isaiah, asking them to "liken them unto themselves".

Jacob said, "And now, behold, I would speak unto you concerning things which are, and which are to come; wherefore, I will read you the words of Isaiah. And they are the words which my brother has desired that I should speak unto you. And I speak unto you for your sakes, that ye may learn and glorify the name of your God. And now, the words which I shall read are they which Isaiah spake concerning all the house of Israel; wherefore, they may be likened unto you, for ye are of the house of Israel. And there are many things which have been spoken by Isaiah which may be likened unto you, because ye are of the house of Israel."

You might not have recognized that passage because it is from 2Nephi...the part everyone skips... the Isaiah chapters. lol

But...guess what.... I found this really cool book on-line called Isaiah Insights to Teenage Temptations that is really rad!

A real "Cool LDS Girl" Michaela Stephens wrote the book with the following goal in mind:

To help you see how Isaiah's words apply to you and your temptations so that you will be able to...

• Resist future temptations
• Become more strengthened in the gospel
• Learn to love and understand Isaiah
• Be inspired to study Isaiah's words even more
• Help you share everything you have learned in every opportunity you get

So go on over and check the book out... it rocks!

Let me know what you think of the book here.... share some insights about it...PALEEZE!