Questions are Good

(These thoughts come from a handout I gave my seminary kids this year.) QUESTIONS ARE GOOD! “Inspired QUESTIONS should be considered gifts from God that provide opportunities for us to increase our understanding and to strengthen our assurance that the Lord is willing to teach us. “Whatever the source of our QUESTIONS may be, we

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Peach Fuzz

Carol: I just read the funniest thing on Facebook that cracks me up. My friend that I’ve known for 10 years in Gilbert just put this on Facebook. She has 62 comments and all but four say to “eat the peel”. The ones that said “peel the peach” are mostly from the South or hate

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Anxiety

Many of us humans have been touched by anxiety in one way or another so it is a pertinent subject. My strategy, when I am feeling anxious, is to talk. I feel like I need to talk through things a lot. I am grateful for those who have been the receiving end of my “thoughts”

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Prayer and Me

I know Heavenly Father hears my prayers. I have felt His love enough times, while praying, that I can picture Him REALLY caring about me. I am so grateful for to know that Heavenly Father is there for me. You need to know this for yourself. Pray. Ask Him if He is there, and then

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Parent Listening Skills

Active listening allows a parent to connect with their child. Connecting skills keep your relationship strong. You want your teens to trust that you will support their development. Active listening communicates that you REALLY care about your child. “Listen earnestly to anything [your children] want to tell you, no matter what. If you don’t listen

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