1 June 2013

Today for personal progress, prepare to share your thoughts about the Savior in testimony meeting tomorrow. Once you share your testimony, sign off on Faith 5.

31 May 2013

Today for Personal Progress, read 2 Nephi 9: 6-, 21-26, Alma 7:11-13, 34:8-17, and Doctrine and Covenants 19:15-20. As you read, record in your journal any thoughts you have about the Savior and what he has done for you.

30 May 2013

Today for Personal Progress, we are starting Faith 5:

Increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ by reading Isaiah 53:3–12; John 3:16–17; Romans 5; 2 Nephi 9:6–7, 21–26; Alma 7:11–13; 34:8–17; and Doctrine and Covenants 19:15–20. In your journal write your feelings about the Savior and what He has done for you. Share your feelings in a testimony meeting.

All you need to do today is read Isaiah, John, and Romans. As you read, record in your journal any thoughts you have about the Savior and what he has done for you.

11 May 2013

From your discussion from yesterday:

1-choose one of the attributes from your study about divine nature this week or from this discussion and strive to develop it for two weeks.

2- Think about how these principles can help you in your life today and help you prepare to be a faithful woman, wife, and mother. Record your thoughts and feelings in your journal. And sign off on Faith 2. 

3-Make a list of the ways you can make your actions consistent with your knowledge of right and wrong, and record in your journal what it means to you to have integrity. And Sign off on Integrity 4. 

 

10 May 2013

Today for Personal Progress, sit down with your mom or another mother you admire and discuss:
1-attributes she thinks are important for being a mother (DN2)
2- the qualities a woman needs to teach children to have faith and to base their decisions in gospel truths (Faith 2).
3- her understanding and the application of the integrity (Integrity 4).


After your discussion, you will have things to think about and write in your journal, so make sure you take good notes. 

  

9 May 2013

Today for Personal Progress, for Divine Nature 2, review what "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"  says about being a wife and mother and record your thoughts in your journal. Also, while reading the Proclamation, think about what it says specifically about a mother's role (Faith 2).

  

8 May 2013

Today for Personal Progress, read, watch or listen to a general conference talk on Womanhood. Identify the the important attributes of being a wife and mother and record your thoughts in your journal. No, you aren't seeing double. Choose another talk to read for today. Here are some talks to choose from: 

• The Sanctity of Womanhood, Elder Richard G. Scott, April 2000 General Conference
• The Joy of Womanhood, Sister Margaret D. Nadauld, October 2000 General Conference
• Womanhood: The Highest place of Honor, President James E. Faust, April 2000 General Conference
• Women of the Church, President Gordon B. Hinckley, October 1996 General Conference 
• or you may search lds.org

Also, we are starting Faith 2 today! 

Discover the principles of faith taught by the mothers of Helaman’s stripling warriors. Read Alma 56:45–48 and 57:21. Review what “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” says about a mother’s role. With a mother, grandmother, or leader, discuss the qualities a woman needs in order to teach children to have faith and to base their decisions on gospel truths. How can these principles help you in your life today and help you prepare to be a faithful woman, wife, and mother? Record your thoughts and feelings in your journal.

But today, you just need to read 5 verses: Alma 56:45-48 and 57:21. Think about the principles of faith taught by the mothers of the stripling warriors and record your thoughts in your journal. 

 

5 May 2013

Today, we finish Integrity 3. We've read in the scriptures about those who demonstrated integrity this week. Now it's your turn to share your story. Today, in testimony meeting, share about a time when you had the courage to show integrity. Once you've done that, you can sign it off. HOORAY! 

Keep on with acknowledging those who serve you. Only 2 more days after today and you'll be done with Good Works 1.

Also, if you forgot to finish up Faith 4 last week, this week is your chance to finish it. Listen carefully to the Sacrament hymns and prayers and think about why we take the bread and water each week. Think about the promises you made at baptism. Record in your journal how your understanding of these promises increases your faith in the Savior. Once you've done that, you can sign off on Faith 4 too! HOORAY AGAIN! 

  

28 April 2013

Hey Guys, sorry again for the delay in posting. Our Young Women's Camp fundraiser was this weekend and I was just not able to think about anything else. Since my advice to you if you miss a day is just to pick up where you left off, that's what we are going to do.

Hopefully you still worked on Divine Nature 4 and continued doing what you said you'd do to remember the Savior. If you did that over these past few days, you are done! Check it off. 

And maybe you kept working on Good works 1 by recognizing acts of service others do for you? 

The only thing you may have forgotten about was the third Sunday of Faith 4 to make a special effort to listen to the sacrament prayers and ponder the covenants you made at baptism. If you did that today, WAY TO GO! Check it off.  If not, do it next Sunday. I'll remind you in case you forgot this week. 

Ok, so let's keep on keeping on.

Tomorrow we start Integrity 3. and I'm super excited about it. I hope you are too.

  

2013 April 21

Happy Sunday!

For Personal Progress today, keep doing what you said you'd do to remember the Savior each day. Also, ponder about the meaning of the the Sacrament as you listen to the hymns and prayers. Think about the promises you made and the covenants you are renewing. Record your thoughts in your journal. 

  

2013 April 14

Today for Personal Progress, establish a pattern of pondering during the Sacrament. Listen to the words of the Sacrament hymns. Read the scriptures at the bottom of the page. Think about why we take the bread and water and what promises you make as you partake of the sacrament. Think about how you keep these promises. Record these thoughts in your journal today. 

2013 April 13

For Personal Progress today, we are starting Faith 4:

Learn more about the sacrament. Read about the Last Supper in Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; and Luke 22:17–20. Establish a pattern of pondering during the sacrament by listening carefully to the sacrament hymn and prayers. Think about why we partake of the bread and water. After three weeks of following this pattern, write in your journal some of the promises you make as you partake of the sacrament and remember your baptismal covenants and what you do to keep those promises. Record in your journal how your understanding of these promises has strengthened your faith in the Savior.

Today, just read the scriptures in Matthew, Mark and Luke. 

Be sure to come to the blog before you attend church tomorrow. Your daily personal progress task will be about pondering during the Sacrament so you will want to read it beforehand. 

2013 April 8

Wasn't General Conference great?! I loved Sister Elaine S. Dalton's talk about the importance of women in God's plan and what we can all do to help young women. I'm sad she was released, but I'm sure Sister Oscarson will be great as well. 

Today for Personal Progress you need to discuss with a parent or leader what you have learned about Faith over these last 3 weeks and how daily prayer has strengthened your faith. Be sure to express your feelings about faith and prayer in your journal as well. 

Guess what!? You are finished with Faith 1! Way to go! 

Don't forget to get it signed off.

2013 April 7

So yesterday, you chose a talent or skill to develop. Today, you need to make a plan to develop the talent or skill you chose*. For Knowledge 2, you can use your judgement on when you feel like you have mastered it. But if you are combining it with a Value Project, you need to record your hours and spend at least 10 hours mastering it.

Let's take a minute and talk about setting goals. There are three important things to remember when it comes to setting goals: 

• Be Realistic. In choosing a talent or skill to learn, consider your schedule and other responsibilities. You aren't going to learn about Nutrition in 30 minutes. But a good "surface" understanding probably won't take more than a month. 
• Set a finish line. Going back to being realistic, you should have a time frame in which you would like to complete your project. Or maybe you'll learn everything you can about that subjuct in the time frame you've alloted yourself. Either way, if you don't set a deadline for yourself you might get too carried away or accomplish nothing. We've all been there....
• Be quantitative. When you set your goals, set them by something that's measurable  Instead of "I'm going to study about Nutrition every day" be specific with how long you will study each day. That's something that's measurable. Understand?

Now, since I'm doing this right along with you, I thought I would share my plan with you:

1. Spend 30 minutes each day practicing the piano (I'm combining this with the Knowledge Project)

2. Use the church's keyboard course

3. Learn to play 3 hymns, using both hands.

*I've helped you with the easy part, choosing a skill or talent to develop and finding resources. The hard part is the developing. I can't do that for you. If now isn't a good time for you to start a project like this, make a plan anyway and start the project another time. 

 

2013 April 6

Today for Personal Progress, you need pray and you need to look at your list of talents and skills you'd like to develop and choose one to work on. It wouldn't hurt to pray for guidance on which skill to choose.

Here are some ideas and links to resources. In addition to what I've provided, be sure to check out your local library. Libraries always have a wealth of how-to books! Don't forget textbooks too for things like Nutrition. There are many, many options for skills you could choose. You do not have to choose one of these. Since learning a new skill takes time, lots of time, I've noted where you might be able to combine this with a project. If you find other resources that would be helpful to others, please share them in the comments.

Budgeting (Combine with Choice and Accountability 7)

Mint

Living Essentials BYU- Budgeting tips

Living Essentials BYU- Resource management

Living Essentials BYU- Budgeting

Cooking (Combine with Good Works Value Project or Divine Nature Value Project)

Divas Can Cook

Living Essentials BYU- Cooking with Grains and Legumes

Living Essentials BYU- Cooking with Food Storage

Childcare/Babysitting (combine with Good Works Value Project)

American Red Cross- Babysitting Basics Course ($25)

American Red Cross- Family first-aid ($35)

Playing the piano (Combine with Knowledge Value Project)

lds.org- Keyboard Course

Organizing (Combine with Choice and Accountability Value Project)

Living Essentials BYU- Home Organizing

Time Management 

Money Saving Mom- Time Management 101 Free eBook

Food Storage/ Emergency Preparedness 

Living Essentials BYU- Food Storage planning

Living Essentials BYU- 72 hour kits (and here)

Living Essentials BYU- Emergency Preparedness 

Living Essentials BYU- Cooking with Food Storage

Nutrition (Combine with Good Works Value Project)

Living Essentials BYU- Nutrition

Gardening (Combine with Faith Value Project)

Be sure to check your local library for region-specific gardening books

Living Essentials BYU- Gardening

Be sure to check for county extension offices as well. 

Canning (Combine with Knowledge Value Project if you find get someone to teach you how)

Living Essentials BYU- Canning

Be sure to check for your local county extension office.

  

 

2013 April 5

Today, we are starting yet another value experience: Knowledge 4. 

In your journal list talents you have and others you would like to develop. Read Matthew 25:14–30. Learn a new skill or talent that will help you care for your own future family or home (for example, playing the piano, singing, budgeting, time management, cooking, sewing, or child care). Share with your family, class, or Young Women leader what you have learned.

For today's personal progress task, read Matthew 25:14-30, The Parable of the Talents. Make a list of the skills you have and make a list of the skills you'd like to develop.  

As part of Faith 1, you need to share what you've learned about prayer and faith with a parent or leader sometime between today and Monday. See if you can arrange to teach the Family Home Evening lesson this upcoming week and share your experiences. Use some of the scriptures you read to help you teach your lesson about faith and prayer. 

 

2013 April 4

We are finishing up Virtue 4 today. All you have left is to think about how you can live to always be worthy to partake of the Sacrament each week. One suggestion would be to make a daily plan to remain pure and worthy.  Once you finish that, be sure to have a parent or leader sign off on Virtue 4. Way to go! 

Keep on praying, ladies.

 

2013 April 3

For personal progress today, read Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79. You will recognize these as the Sacrament prayers. Think about how the sacrament and Christ's sacrifice make it possible to live a virtuous life. 

And say those prayers morning and night. Has saying prayers become a habit yet? Have you had some experiences where your prayers have been answered. Feel free to share here if you like.

 

2013 April 2

For Personal Progress today, be sure to read  the section on Repentance from For the Strength of Youth. Again, consider what this section has to do with living virtuously. And pray morning and night.

 

2013 April 1

Hope your Easter was wonderful! We are starting a new Personal Progress value experience today: Virtue 4.

Because the Savior loves you and has given His life for you, you can repent. Repentance is an act of faith in Jesus Christ. Read Moroni 10:32–33, the book of Enos, and the section on repentance in For the Strength of Youth. The Savior’s atoning sacrifice has made it possible for you to be forgiven of your sins. Read the sacrament prayers in Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79. Determine to partake worthily of the sacrament each week and fill your life with virtuous activities that will bring spiritual power. As you do this, you will grow stronger in your ability to resist temptation, keep the commandments, and become more like Jesus Christ. Determine what you can do daily to remain pure and worthy, and write your plan in your journal. 

Today, all you need to do is read Moroni 10: 32-33 and Enos 1. Think about what these scriptures have to do with living virtuously. Also, we have just one more week left of saying prayers morning and night, then you can sign off Faith 1. You can do it!