Sometimes it is difficult for different generations to communicate. Whereas youth may hear judgement, the older generation may only intend a warning. A warning for the younger not to follow in the difficult footsteps the older trod. In short, don’t throw out a warning because of the tone we choose to hear. Continue reading
Author: cksdays
General Conference thoughts: Spiritual Capacity
Perhaps, if I was to lead a discussion on this conference talk, I would have two containers at the front of the room. Then I would fill them with water and fill the bigger container about half full and the small container to the brim. “Which one has met its capacity?” Continue reading
Day after Thanksgiving tradition
Many years ago, when my older nieces were young I decided to create an after holiday treat with them. Perhaps, it was my way of extending the family togetherness of Thanksgiving. Or maybe I just wanted an excuse to see a movie that was geared for children. Whatever the reason, a tradition we unoriginally call the Day After Thanksgiving Movie was born. Continue reading
Thank you
Be sure to say thank you
but make sure to mean it. Continue reading
Momma’s rules still apply
Remember your mother taught you better. Use your manners and remember to say please and thank you. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Joy of the Saints
Say, what is joy? That is an important thing to define when looking at promised blessings. If you think that joy is being happy all the time with no worries then you are going to be disappointed and probably fooled at the first sign of adversity, trouble, or sorrow.
How Rude
I noticed him texting during the meeting and afterward teased him about it.
“You texted?” I asked in a judgy-sort of way.
He answered affirmatively. I mean, how else could he reply since I had been sitting right next to me when he did it. Continue reading
Benefits of the Wind
“What good is the wind?”
whined the out of towner. Continue reading
Goes around comes around
Be careful when you’re with someone who talks about others. If they talk about people they will talk about you, too. If you’re okay with that then proceed – but proceed with caution. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Be Faithful, Not Faithless
If anyone is paying attention there has been a major theme during conference lately. Or maybe the theme has always been there but I’m just now noticing it? Here’s what I’m picking up: it is time to level up, folks.
