Today's RS lesson taught by Kristin Ellis from Joseph Smith Manual Chapter #17: "The Great Plan of Salvation."
We started with this statement by Joseph Smith on page 210 of the manual:
“I am dwelling on the immortality of the spirit of man. Is it logical to say that the intelligence of spirits is immortal, and yet that it has a beginning? The intelligence of spirits had no beginning, neither will it have an end. That is good logic. That which has a beginning may have an end. There never was a time when there were not spirits. …"
We need to remember when we are teaching the plan of salvation to others that although it is helpful to talk about pre-mortal, mortal, and post-mortal periods in our existence, there is no beginning or end to our spirits.
Why are we here on earth? To receive a body. To have mortal experiences which allow us to learn and become more like god.
The one quote that stood out to Kristin more than any other as she prepared the lesson is this from page 210:
"We consider that God has created man with a mind capable of instruction, and a faculty which may be enlarged in proportion to the heed and diligence given to the light communicated from heaven to the intellect; and that the nearer man approaches perfection, the clearer are his views, and the greater his enjoyments, till he has overcome the evils of his life and lost every desire for sin; and like the ancients, arrives at that point of faith where he is wrapped in the power and glory of his Maker, and is caught up to dwell with Him. But we consider that this is a station to which no man ever arrived in a moment.”
We discussed this quote in parts. The discussion topic for the first part: How does acting on the revelation we receive help us to receive more? Some answers:
-Keeping a scripture journal of impressions that come while reading helps me to notice or remember the revelation I receive. -Following President Eyring's counsel to keep a journal of god's hand in my life helps me in a similar way.
-My capacity to recognize revelation increases as I exercise it.
To better discuss the second part of the quote, Kristin asked: How do we live the gospel as Joseph Smith describes without becoming overwhelmed? Some answers:
-Day by day.
-Be realistic and don't beat yourself up.
-Remember that our life happens in stages, and we can't do everything at once.
-Set short-term goals to help you reach long-term goals. I like to mark off goals on charts and give myself rewards.
-When I start the day with a prayer and then report back to god in prayer at the end of the day, I feel a sense of accomplishment, and that god is guiding my day.
-I try to remember that Satan wants us to feel overwhelmed and give up. Christ, on the other hand, wants us to have hope.
-Making Christ an active part of my life makes it all possible.
-Sister Hinckley shared an experience in her book Small & Simple Things about setting a goal to read each of the 4 standard works for 15 minutes each day. After a week or so with very little progress, she realized that she had aimed too high with this goal and modified it.
-I tell people what I'm going to do so that I'll feel accountable.
For the last few minutes of the lesson we talked about the section that starts on page 211 "We came to earth to obtain a body." Kristin asked: How have you gained a testimony of the sacredness of your body? Some answers:
-Seeing someone sick or with a body that doesn't function properly has helped me appreciate how miraculous it is to have a body that works properly. It helps me to respect the gift I've been given, to be able to move freely, to leave a room and go somewhere if I choose.
-I have prayed for help in seeing modest fashions as beautiful.
-I met a man on a plane once who told me how impressed he was by the mormon women at the gym who always dressed differently than the other women.
We ran out of time. Kristin closed by bearing her testimony of the Savior and his central role in our salvation.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Today's RS lesson was taught by Sondra Soderborg based on the Joseph Smith manual chapter 16, "Revelation and the Living Prophet."
In 1831 the prophet Joseph Smith was living in Kirtland, Ohio. It was a time of great revelation. Others were often present when the Lord answered the prophet's prayers through revelation. Parley P. Pratt recorded this:
“After we had joined in prayer in his translating room, he dictated in our presence the following revelation. Each sentence was uttered slowly and very distinctly, and with a pause between each, sufficiently long for it to be recorded, by an ordinary writer, in long hand. … There was never any hesitation, reviewing, or reading back, in order to keep the run of the subject.”
The general membership of the church did not have access to these revelations. The leaders of the church met together and decided to publish some of them. Doctrine and Covenants section 1 was given by the Lord as a preface to this collection of revelations.
Revelation is necessary and will be provided in God's true church. Through revelation, Joseph Smith was given to understand that the rock referred to in Matthew 16:18 is revelation.
Joseph had to help the early saints understand that only the prophet receives revelation for the whole church.
Discussion Question #1: Please share a time in your life when you can see that by following the prophet your life was blessed.
Discussion Question #2: Please share a personal revelation that has been important in your life.
In 1831 the prophet Joseph Smith was living in Kirtland, Ohio. It was a time of great revelation. Others were often present when the Lord answered the prophet's prayers through revelation. Parley P. Pratt recorded this:
“After we had joined in prayer in his translating room, he dictated in our presence the following revelation. Each sentence was uttered slowly and very distinctly, and with a pause between each, sufficiently long for it to be recorded, by an ordinary writer, in long hand. … There was never any hesitation, reviewing, or reading back, in order to keep the run of the subject.”
The general membership of the church did not have access to these revelations. The leaders of the church met together and decided to publish some of them. Doctrine and Covenants section 1 was given by the Lord as a preface to this collection of revelations.
Revelation is necessary and will be provided in God's true church. Through revelation, Joseph Smith was given to understand that the rock referred to in Matthew 16:18 is revelation.
Joseph had to help the early saints understand that only the prophet receives revelation for the whole church.
Discussion Question #1: Please share a time in your life when you can see that by following the prophet your life was blessed.
Discussion Question #2: Please share a personal revelation that has been important in your life.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
RS Lesson by Kathy Diehl based on Elder Scott's October 2004 Conference address "Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind."
The RS theme for our ward this year is D&C 19:23. How do we get peace in our life? When have you felt peace, and where have you been? When you felt peace, were you problem free? Is it easy to feel or find peace? We are fortunate to have people to guide us to the source of peace.
Elder Scott says that a tranquil conscience is rare on earth. 2 Nephi 2:27. The adversary works to take peace from us. External forces affect our peace of mind, worry us. This kind of unsettled mind can be resolved, often by the passage of time. What worries are affecting your mind right now?
This type of worry is very different from peace of conscience, which is controlled by what you do. What does a conscience do for us, why have we been given one? To guide us. To help us distinguish right from wrong.
Moroni 7:15-19. What is the connection between the light of Christ and conscience? Every person has the light of Christ, and conscience is a manifestation of that light. Conscience is a defense against that which is spiritually harmful. Elder Scott says that the ability to have an unsettled conscience is a gift of god to help you succeed in this life. The light of Christ activates our conscience.
1 Timothy 4:2. The phrase that struck Kathy in this scripture is "conscience seared with a hot iron." What is the difference between good guilt and bad guilt? What it motivates you to do. Bad guilt is a feeling you have about things your shouldn't feel bad about.
Conscience permits the Lord to be there. Conscience can be a flash of insight, a twinge to do good. When we go against light we attempt to justify ourselves. Any time we know "to do good and do it not" is sin. Elder Packer says in his talk "The Light of Christ" that we can be directed to moderate our actions. We must maintain our sensitivity to conscience.
Kathy closed by reading this poem by Myra Brooks Welch, quoted by Elder Packer in his April 2001 conference address:
Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But held it up with a smile: "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start the bidding for me?"
"A dollar, a dollar"; then, "Two!" "Only two?
Two dollars, and who'll make it three?
Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice;
Going for three—" But no,
From the room, far back, a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then, wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening the loose strings,
He played a melody pure and sweet
As a caroling angel sings.
The music ceased, and the auctioneer,
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said, "What am I bid for the old violin?"
And he held it up with the bow.
"A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?
Two thousand! And who'll make it three?
Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice,
And going, and gone!" said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand
What changed its worth." Swift came the reply:
"The touch of a master's hand."
And many a man with life out of tune,
And battered and scarred with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine,
A game—and he travels on.
He's "going" once, and "going" twice,
He's "going" and almost "gone."
But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd
Never can quite understand
The worth of a soul and the change that's wrought
By the touch of the Master's hand.
The RS theme for our ward this year is D&C 19:23. How do we get peace in our life? When have you felt peace, and where have you been? When you felt peace, were you problem free? Is it easy to feel or find peace? We are fortunate to have people to guide us to the source of peace.
Elder Scott says that a tranquil conscience is rare on earth. 2 Nephi 2:27. The adversary works to take peace from us. External forces affect our peace of mind, worry us. This kind of unsettled mind can be resolved, often by the passage of time. What worries are affecting your mind right now?
This type of worry is very different from peace of conscience, which is controlled by what you do. What does a conscience do for us, why have we been given one? To guide us. To help us distinguish right from wrong.
Moroni 7:15-19. What is the connection between the light of Christ and conscience? Every person has the light of Christ, and conscience is a manifestation of that light. Conscience is a defense against that which is spiritually harmful. Elder Scott says that the ability to have an unsettled conscience is a gift of god to help you succeed in this life. The light of Christ activates our conscience.
1 Timothy 4:2. The phrase that struck Kathy in this scripture is "conscience seared with a hot iron." What is the difference between good guilt and bad guilt? What it motivates you to do. Bad guilt is a feeling you have about things your shouldn't feel bad about.
Conscience permits the Lord to be there. Conscience can be a flash of insight, a twinge to do good. When we go against light we attempt to justify ourselves. Any time we know "to do good and do it not" is sin. Elder Packer says in his talk "The Light of Christ" that we can be directed to moderate our actions. We must maintain our sensitivity to conscience.
Kathy closed by reading this poem by Myra Brooks Welch, quoted by Elder Packer in his April 2001 conference address:
Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But held it up with a smile: "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start the bidding for me?"
"A dollar, a dollar"; then, "Two!" "Only two?
Two dollars, and who'll make it three?
Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice;
Going for three—" But no,
From the room, far back, a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then, wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening the loose strings,
He played a melody pure and sweet
As a caroling angel sings.
The music ceased, and the auctioneer,
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said, "What am I bid for the old violin?"
And he held it up with the bow.
"A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?
Two thousand! And who'll make it three?
Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice,
And going, and gone!" said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand
What changed its worth." Swift came the reply:
"The touch of a master's hand."
And many a man with life out of tune,
And battered and scarred with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine,
A game—and he travels on.
He's "going" once, and "going" twice,
He's "going" and almost "gone."
But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd
Never can quite understand
The worth of a soul and the change that's wrought
By the touch of the Master's hand.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Combined Meeting of Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Men & Young Women
Topic: Being Member Missionaries
Our first speaker was Bishop Soderborg. He passed out a handout for each family titled "Missionary Emphasis in the Ann Arbor 2nd Ward." If you missed this meeting, please get a copy of this handout for yourself/ your family from a member of the bishopric. Bishop S. told us that earlier this summer, all of the stake/ ward/ branch leaders of the church received a request from the First Presidency to help the members of their units improve in sharing the gospel. This is what prompted today's combined meeting, as well as this new handout and our ward fast theme for September. Bishop S. emphasized two foundations of missionary work: 1) Faith & Testimony; 2) Love. We must follow the Lord's timetable in sharing the gospel, not our own. We can pray with the expectation to act and not just to express. Next week (today, actually), please fast for yourself as a member missionary. Ask how you can use your own unique talents and gifts to share the gospel. The Bishop went over the entire handout with us, which includes the Ann Arbor 2nd Ward Mission Plan, a number of helpful quotes from church leaders, and a large excerpt from Elder Bednar's May 2008 Conference address, "Ask in Faith."
Our second speaker was Kathy Diehl. The main point that she made was that in her conversion experience, it was a personal relationship with one special elder that drew her, finally, to accept the truth. We can cultivate those relationships that ultimately make the difference in others' ability to accept the gospel.
Our third speaker was Walt Garf. He asked this question: Do you believe that God has prepared families in Ann Arbor to hear the gospel? Do you believe that he has brought students to this university in order to hear the gospel? He then encouraged us to use the Preach My Gospel manual in our work as member missionaries. He shared a favorite quote from Bruce Lee: Beginners study basics; Intermediates study technique; Advanced study basics. He said the Preach My Gospel manual is full of the basics, for both beginners and advanced. He read us the First Presidency letter at the beginning of the manual. He reminded us that when our friends ask us questions about the church, they are ready for us to push the button on the drinking fountain of knowledge, not to have the fire hose of information shoved in their mouths and turned on.
He recommended these finding techniques. 1) Start with people you care about. 2) Ask "what do you think about when you think about god?" 3) Stop, and listen to what they say. Really listen. As you are waiting for their answer, they have a chance to think, and the Spirit can touch their hearts. 4) Invite your friends to do something based on their answer.
There are people who are seeking the truth. We can find them.
Topic: Being Member Missionaries
Our first speaker was Bishop Soderborg. He passed out a handout for each family titled "Missionary Emphasis in the Ann Arbor 2nd Ward." If you missed this meeting, please get a copy of this handout for yourself/ your family from a member of the bishopric. Bishop S. told us that earlier this summer, all of the stake/ ward/ branch leaders of the church received a request from the First Presidency to help the members of their units improve in sharing the gospel. This is what prompted today's combined meeting, as well as this new handout and our ward fast theme for September. Bishop S. emphasized two foundations of missionary work: 1) Faith & Testimony; 2) Love. We must follow the Lord's timetable in sharing the gospel, not our own. We can pray with the expectation to act and not just to express. Next week (today, actually), please fast for yourself as a member missionary. Ask how you can use your own unique talents and gifts to share the gospel. The Bishop went over the entire handout with us, which includes the Ann Arbor 2nd Ward Mission Plan, a number of helpful quotes from church leaders, and a large excerpt from Elder Bednar's May 2008 Conference address, "Ask in Faith."
Our second speaker was Kathy Diehl. The main point that she made was that in her conversion experience, it was a personal relationship with one special elder that drew her, finally, to accept the truth. We can cultivate those relationships that ultimately make the difference in others' ability to accept the gospel.
Our third speaker was Walt Garf. He asked this question: Do you believe that God has prepared families in Ann Arbor to hear the gospel? Do you believe that he has brought students to this university in order to hear the gospel? He then encouraged us to use the Preach My Gospel manual in our work as member missionaries. He shared a favorite quote from Bruce Lee: Beginners study basics; Intermediates study technique; Advanced study basics. He said the Preach My Gospel manual is full of the basics, for both beginners and advanced. He read us the First Presidency letter at the beginning of the manual. He reminded us that when our friends ask us questions about the church, they are ready for us to push the button on the drinking fountain of knowledge, not to have the fire hose of information shoved in their mouths and turned on.
He recommended these finding techniques. 1) Start with people you care about. 2) Ask "what do you think about when you think about god?" 3) Stop, and listen to what they say. Really listen. As you are waiting for their answer, they have a chance to think, and the Spirit can touch their hearts. 4) Invite your friends to do something based on their answer.
There are people who are seeking the truth. We can find them.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Elder Nelson "Scriptural Witnesses"
King Benjamin and Alma taught us what scriptures do:
1. Enlarge our memories
2. Teach of God and Christ
3. Help to overcome Satan
4. Teach covenants of the Lord
5. Teach us the error of our ways
6. Transform us
When we read and study the scriptures we need to see two things: Christ and ourselves. If we don't see both we're missing something.
We took the next ten minutes to share a passage of scripture that had recently touched us and we shared with our neighbor.
We then shared some of passages with the whole RS and wrote general themes on the board. Some questions to consider when choosing passages: Why did that effect you? What do you do differently now knowing that? Are you a different person because of that?
We then identified principles from these experiences. Elder Scott teaches that principles are compact bundles of truth--applicable to a wide variety of circumstances. We saw that our examples/principles reflected what King Ben. and Alma taught that the scriptures do.
We then answered the question: What are you doing to show the Lord we are grateful for the scriptures?
--reading them
--sharing them
--teaching them to our children
The lesson closed by reading 2Nephi 25:26: And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
Our Children gain a testimony of Christ through teaching the scriptures, which will connect us generationally because we all have the same scriptures.
I am grateful for the scriptures and for the countless sacrifices to preserve them and translate them for me. I know that the time I spend in them is never wasted and always a blessing to me.
1. Enlarge our memories
2. Teach of God and Christ
3. Help to overcome Satan
4. Teach covenants of the Lord
5. Teach us the error of our ways
6. Transform us
When we read and study the scriptures we need to see two things: Christ and ourselves. If we don't see both we're missing something.
We took the next ten minutes to share a passage of scripture that had recently touched us and we shared with our neighbor.
We then shared some of passages with the whole RS and wrote general themes on the board. Some questions to consider when choosing passages: Why did that effect you? What do you do differently now knowing that? Are you a different person because of that?
We then identified principles from these experiences. Elder Scott teaches that principles are compact bundles of truth--applicable to a wide variety of circumstances. We saw that our examples/principles reflected what King Ben. and Alma taught that the scriptures do.
We then answered the question: What are you doing to show the Lord we are grateful for the scriptures?
--reading them
--sharing them
--teaching them to our children
The lesson closed by reading 2Nephi 25:26: And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
Our Children gain a testimony of Christ through teaching the scriptures, which will connect us generationally because we all have the same scriptures.
I am grateful for the scriptures and for the countless sacrifices to preserve them and translate them for me. I know that the time I spend in them is never wasted and always a blessing to me.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
2008 Ann Arbor Stake Women's Conference
Just a little plug for this year's women's conference. Please go to the website to read all about our 12 great teachers and the classes they are doing. And while you're there, register! It will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at our building from 9 to 2:30.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Elder Uchtdorf: "Have We Not Reason To Rejoice?"
This lesson was taught on Sunday, March 23, 2008 by Michelle Rackley.
Click here to see the full text of Elder Uchtdorf's October 2007 General Conference address "Have We Not Reason To Rejoice?"
We started with a brief summary of Elder Uchtdorf's address. The world focuses on the bad. But even amid trials we have reason to rejoice. Read Elder Uchtdorf's description of his experience as a boy in Germany during World War II.
Michelle read us the account of another woman who survived World War II. Ask her for a copy.
We read the account of the Brother of Jared and his people crossing the ocean in barges (Ether 6: 4-12), thinking of it as a metaphor for our own lives, with the wind and water representing our trials. Here are some of the phrases/ ideas Michelle highlighted as she read to us:
-They commended themselves to God
-The Lord caused a furious wind to blow them. What are our trials meant for, and what are they pushing us toward?
-When the waves are upon you, what do you resort to?
-What makes us tight and strong like the Jaredite vessels?
-The wind was constant, continual
-They prayed all day and night in praise and thanks. What do I do all day long? Sister Beck's talk in October ("Mothers Who Know") counsels us on how to best use our time. There are so many good things to do with our time, but are we doing the best things (Elder Oaks "Good Better Best")?
-How can we become so strong that nothing could break us (like the barges)?
-They could see the glowing stone in each barge. It acted as a physical manifestation of God's presence. What physical manifestations of God's love do you have in your life?
-What do you do to endure your trials? Do you sleep, eat, yell, spend time on the computer, watch t.v., go shopping, get angry? Are there better things you could do?
-We can endure our trials with cheer by recognizing God in our lives and by living with faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Some points made by various sisters during our discussion:
-I don't think we know what our blessings are. I have had so many health problems which have been a trial to me, but I can also see that they have blessed my life so much by forcing me to move slowly.
-Trials were pushing the Brother of Jared toward the Promised Land and he was praising God for it.
-Remember that you're a child of God. Be grateful. Are you feeling sorry for yourself that you have to walk 6 miles to work and back every day? Be grateful that you have strong legs. Look for God's hand. Appreciate the times when your bread lands with the butter side up. Don't waste energy asking "Why me?" Why not you?
-The Jaredite barges, like Noah's ark, were sealed with pitch. The hebrew word used for pitch is the same word used for Atonement. It is Christ's atonement that makes us water tight against the floods of life.
-People all around us are going through worse trials than we are and they are still making it. Remember that there is a reason for this and remember how good you have it.
-Asking for help or accepting help does not mean that you are not handling your trials well. It does not mean that you have failed. When people offer help it does not mean that they think you're doing a bad job. Let them love and serve you.
-Put yourself in a peaceful mode so you can think. Take yourself away from negative things, like the television, and immerse yourself in something like the scriptures. That is how you can find answers.
-Not only does the wind bring changes, but it moves things, it comes from different directions, you don't always know where it will come from or what it will bring. "The Basics" will cover you now matter what comes, so take care of those things and be prepared spiritually.
Potato Girl note: Michelle, you did a great job today. The Spirit was with us and we appreciated your preparation, humility, and sincerity. Thanks for helping us learn!
Click here to see the full text of Elder Uchtdorf's October 2007 General Conference address "Have We Not Reason To Rejoice?"
We started with a brief summary of Elder Uchtdorf's address. The world focuses on the bad. But even amid trials we have reason to rejoice. Read Elder Uchtdorf's description of his experience as a boy in Germany during World War II.
Michelle read us the account of another woman who survived World War II. Ask her for a copy.
We read the account of the Brother of Jared and his people crossing the ocean in barges (Ether 6: 4-12), thinking of it as a metaphor for our own lives, with the wind and water representing our trials. Here are some of the phrases/ ideas Michelle highlighted as she read to us:
-They commended themselves to God
-The Lord caused a furious wind to blow them. What are our trials meant for, and what are they pushing us toward?
-When the waves are upon you, what do you resort to?
-What makes us tight and strong like the Jaredite vessels?
-The wind was constant, continual
-They prayed all day and night in praise and thanks. What do I do all day long? Sister Beck's talk in October ("Mothers Who Know") counsels us on how to best use our time. There are so many good things to do with our time, but are we doing the best things (Elder Oaks "Good Better Best")?
-How can we become so strong that nothing could break us (like the barges)?
-They could see the glowing stone in each barge. It acted as a physical manifestation of God's presence. What physical manifestations of God's love do you have in your life?
-What do you do to endure your trials? Do you sleep, eat, yell, spend time on the computer, watch t.v., go shopping, get angry? Are there better things you could do?
-We can endure our trials with cheer by recognizing God in our lives and by living with faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Some points made by various sisters during our discussion:
-I don't think we know what our blessings are. I have had so many health problems which have been a trial to me, but I can also see that they have blessed my life so much by forcing me to move slowly.
-Trials were pushing the Brother of Jared toward the Promised Land and he was praising God for it.
-Remember that you're a child of God. Be grateful. Are you feeling sorry for yourself that you have to walk 6 miles to work and back every day? Be grateful that you have strong legs. Look for God's hand. Appreciate the times when your bread lands with the butter side up. Don't waste energy asking "Why me?" Why not you?
-The Jaredite barges, like Noah's ark, were sealed with pitch. The hebrew word used for pitch is the same word used for Atonement. It is Christ's atonement that makes us water tight against the floods of life.
-People all around us are going through worse trials than we are and they are still making it. Remember that there is a reason for this and remember how good you have it.
-Asking for help or accepting help does not mean that you are not handling your trials well. It does not mean that you have failed. When people offer help it does not mean that they think you're doing a bad job. Let them love and serve you.
-Put yourself in a peaceful mode so you can think. Take yourself away from negative things, like the television, and immerse yourself in something like the scriptures. That is how you can find answers.
-Not only does the wind bring changes, but it moves things, it comes from different directions, you don't always know where it will come from or what it will bring. "The Basics" will cover you now matter what comes, so take care of those things and be prepared spiritually.
Potato Girl note: Michelle, you did a great job today. The Spirit was with us and we appreciated your preparation, humility, and sincerity. Thanks for helping us learn!
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