The Nelson Nucleus: For Our Day

Thursday, July 17, 2008

For Our Day

Alright first of all be sure the sound on you computer is on and listen to the first song on my playlist.

I had heard this song before, but a few weeks ago I was listening to it again for the first time in a long time. As I listened to it something I have known for a long time hit me much harder then ever before. This book was written for us! It was truly written for our time! The writers of it saw our day and they were speaking to us. Pleading with us to listen and to not make the same mistakes their people made.

We are so blessed to have this great book! I am so grateful for it! In a world of so many voices this is one I know we can trust! Whatever time we can spend in it's pages will be time well spent! It can be our guide, anchor, and iron rod! With it we can be strong and immovable and keep our eyes firmly on our Savior! I know it was written for our day! I LOVE THIS BOOK!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: Beautiful song, beautiful book, beautiful daughter! Thanks for sharing...I also love the Book of Mormon, what an amazing and inspired blessing it is. I love you. Mom O.; 12:13 PM
Amy said...: Tam,
Thanks for sharing! I love your thoughts and the song. I've never heard it before.
I miss you guys,
Love, Amy; 10:20 AM
Felisa said...: I LOVE THAT SONG SO MUCH! And the next one "How Firm a foundation" That is my ALL, ALL, ALLLLLL time FAVORITE hymn! Thanks for the inspiring blog Sis! Love you mucho!; 2:40 PM
Emily said...: There ya go again, inspiring the heck out of me! You are such a great gal!
Thanks for the words of wisdom.

Love ya tons, Em; 12:33 AM
jori-o said...: Tammie! You have such a sweet family! I was going through some old emails and discovered the one your mom sent to my dad, which he forwarded...with the olivvus website. Too cute! We should keep in better touch! Glad to see you are doing so well.
love,
Jori; 12:15 PM

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There is eternal influence and power in motherhood.
Mothers Who Know Bear Children.
Mothers Who Know Honor Sacred Ordinances and Covenants
Mothers Who Know Are Nurturers
Mothers Who Know Are Leaders
Mothers Who Know Are Teachers
Mothers Who Know Do Less
Mothers Who Know Stand Strong and Immovable
That is influence; that is power.
From the talk "Mothers Who Know" by Julie B. Beck

What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?

First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.

Second, don’t overschedule yourselves or your children. We live in a world that is filled with options. If we are not careful, we will find every minute jammed with social events, classes, exercise time, book clubs, scrapbooking, Church callings, music, sports, the Internet, and our favorite TV shows. Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.

Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests.

Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother. Parents can offer a unique and wonderful kind of prayer because they are praying to the Eternal Parent of us all. There is great power in a prayer that essentially says, “We are steward-parents over Thy children, Father; please help us to raise them as Thou wouldst want them raised.” ~Russell M. Ballard~ From his talk "Daughters of God"

"I am opposed to free education as much as I am opposed to taking property from one man and giving it to another who knows not how to take care of it... I do not believe in allowing my charities to go through the hands of robbers who pocket nine-tenths themselves and give one tenth to the poor... Would I encourage free schools by taxation? No!" ~Brigham Young~

"Whatever you do, be careful in the selection of teachers. We don't want infidels to mold the minds of our children. They are a precious charge bestowed upon us by the Lord, and we cannot be too careful in rearing and training them. I would rather have my child taught the simple rudiments of a common education by men of God, and have them under their influence, than have them taught in the most abstruse sciences by men who have not the fear of God in their hearts." ~John Taylor~

"I would rather have my children exposed to smallpox, typhus fever, cholera, or other malignant and deadly diseases than to the degrading influence of a corrupt teacher. It is infinitely better to take chances with an ignorant but pure-minded teacher than with the greatest philosopher who is impure." ~Karl G. Maeser quoted in The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 307~

Thursday, July 17, 2008

For Our Day

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