Download Free Devotionals

I've just discovered http://speeches.byu.edu/ Here I can download to my computer or mp3 Devotional's clear back to the 1960's given at BYU

I found some really, really awesome ones!!! I could listen to them over and over. I listen to them while taking care of dishes or laundry and it makes my day! This is so much better than T.V.!!!

Here are some devotionals I would recomend to look up and take a listen.
Go to http://speeches.byu.edu/
Search by speaker.
Click on the title.
Click on mp3 free download.
ENJOY!!

Jeffery R. Holland - "However Long and Hard the Road" (Note: His wife usually speaks before him in these recordings)

Jeffery R. Holland - "Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence"

Dallin H. Oaks - "Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall"

Sheri L. Dew - "Living on the Lord's Side of the Line"

Truman G. Madsen - "The Olive Press"

Hugh B. Brown - "Profile of a Prophet"

Hugh B. Brown - "God is the Gardener"

Stephen E. Robinson - "Believing Christ: A Practical Approach to the Atonement"

Scripture for the Day

I just wanted to share a scripture that has helped me make so many important decisions in my life.
12 Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of God; and that which is evil cometh of the devil; for the devil is an enemy unto God, and fighteth against him continually, and inviteth and enticeth to sin, and to do that which is evil continually.

13 But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.

14 Wherefore, take heed, my beloved brethren, that ye do not judge that which is evil to be of God, or that which is good and of God to be of the devil.

15 For behold, my brethren, it is given unto you to judge, that ye may know good from evil; and the way to judge is as plain, that ye may know with a perfect knowledge, as the daylight is from the dark night.

16 For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God.

17 But whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil; for after this manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good, no, not one; neither do his angels; neither do they who subject themselves unto him.

18 And now, my brethren, seeing that ye know the light by which ye may judge, which light is the light of Christ, see that ye do not judge wrongfully; for with that same judgment which ye judge ye shall also be judged.

19 Wherefore, I beseech of you, brethren, that ye should search diligently in the light of Christ that ye may know good from evil; and if ye will lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not, ye certainly will be a child of Christ.

20 And now, my brethren, how is it possible that ye can lay hold upon every good thing?

21 And now I come to that faith, of which I said I would speak; and I will tell you the way whereby ye may lay hold on every good thing.

22 For behold, God knowing all things, being from everlasting to everlasting, behold, he sent angels to minister unto the children of men, to make manifest concerning the coming of Christ; and in Christ there should come every good thing." - Moroni 7:12-21

Help Defend the Family!

"...We warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society."- The Family, A Proclamation to the World- from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the 12 Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Published 1995



Last night my husband showed me a movie trailer to "Demographic Winter, the decline of the human family." I don't claim to be an expert on the population decline in European countries so I don't share this with the intent to have that as the focal point. The thing that strikes me most is they say there is a growing trend in western societies of people not wanting to have children or get married. No one wants to get married or have children because it is viewed as bondage or being "tied down". The other obvious problem is unnatural affection or gay relationships as in the times of Sodom and Gomorrah. This clip emphasises that the best thing for our nation and our economy begins in our home, in having healthy intact family relationships where a mother and father work together. This to me was just an echo of some things we have already been taught by prophets and apostles, ancient and modern.

I don't know what group made this movie. And again, I share it because it talks about the importance of building strong families with values and morals. This trailer is intriguing to me. It is very thought provoking... but I'm not saying it's "doctrine."
http://www.demographicwinter.com/ The family is under attack and we've got to find a way to stand up for it! We can't be silent in this war. I sometimes feel overwhelmed because I'm not exactly sure how to fight this battle. It's a battle much bigger than me, I pray my Father in Heaven will guide me along in this. I've got to do something... Whether it be signing petitions, casting a vote or most importantly, teaching my children morals, virtue, faith and strengthening the family ties that I have.

In my search to defend the family I have found these resources to inform me of what I can do.
http://www.unitedfamilies.org/

http://www.defendthefamily.com/

http://www.strengthenthefamily.net/

http://www.lds.org/hf/display/0,16783,4209-1,00.html
Here are some links to sites from various denominations that encourage defending the family please share these with as many people as you can. I believe it's vital!

God Bless You. And God Bless Our Families!
Alicia