(April 2005. Started as a FHE lesson, April 24, 2005. Written more fully for an e-mail to Jenna Miller.) Overview This entry discusses “the courage of our convictions”, setting our minds to do something and then achieving that, and the confidence that comes from doing so. I Set My Face Like A Flint Isaiah chapter … Continue reading Topic Study: Resolution
Lake Michigan Polar Bear Swim, Or A Silly Young Men’s Activity
I wrote this immediately after the event. The Priests and a one teacher and one deacon met today at the church for an activity. It was planned a couple of months ago, when I was out of town. When I heard what the plan was, I was a little bit skeptical. The activity called for going down town … Continue reading Lake Michigan Polar Bear Swim, Or A Silly Young Men’s Activity
Eternal Marriage
(April 2005 TG Entry: Eternal Marriage) From: Kip M Twitchell Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 3:30 PM To: joseph_mcconkie Subject: Request Brother McConkie: I am in the middle reading the biography of your father for the second time. I have learned a great deal from it, and am trying to implement what I have learned … Continue reading Eternal Marriage
Topic Study: Scriptures, Study of
(April 2005 TG Entry: Scriptures, Study of) I President Kimball Reads Bible The following is from the biography of Spencer W. Kimball, by his sons, Edward L. Kimball and Andrew E. Kimball (copyright, Bookcraft, 1977, page 56 and 57). About this time, Spencer heard Brigham Young’s daughter, Susa Gates, speak at stake conference. She asked … Continue reading Topic Study: Scriptures, Study of
Topic Study: Seventy and 144,000
(April 2005, and May 2012) Continued From This topic, because of it's length, is continued from Topic Study: Seventy I Why The Number 70 In conclusion, it now becomes clear why Jesus chose two sets of disciples, the twelve and the seventy. The twelve bore an obvious relation to the tribes of Israel, the seventy to … Continue reading Topic Study: Seventy and 144,000
Topic Study: Seventy
(April 2005 TG Entry: Seventy) Overview In 1961 President McKay announced that the president’s of the Quorum of the Seventy would be ordained as High Priests. This caused a little bit of a stir in the church (See Bruce R. McConkie Biography page 177 - 179). In 1986, Elder Packard realized from studying section 107 … Continue reading Topic Study: Seventy
Topic Study: Time Management
(January 2005 TG Entry - Steward) I Results of my Time Study I wrote the following e-mail to some friends in January 2005. You may (or may not) be interested in the results of my personal time study for the last year. I estimated daily my time spent in different areas of my life for … Continue reading Topic Study: Time Management
Personal Balanced Scorecard System
The following is a journal entry from Monday, April 16, 2001 12:26 PM about needing a better goal system: Overwhelmed I went to bed last night feeling a bit overwhelmed with things. I realized yesterday that I had lost balance again yesterday morning. I spent a couple of hours reading as an escape from doing … Continue reading Personal Balanced Scorecard System
Topic Study: Diversity
(September 2003 TG Unity) Overview This entry deals with thoughts gathered in August and September 2003 about the importance of diversity, unity, and charity. Summary This entry explains Paul’s writings in 1 Corinthians chapters 12 and 13. I Importance of Different Skills and Abilities The Lord is the creator of this world. In creating this … Continue reading Topic Study: Diversity
Topic Study: Joseph Son of Heli
(December 2004 BD Joseph2. Updated December 25, 2011.) Overview Merry Christmas to you. It is an honor to be asked to speak today, Christmas day, in this meeting where we commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The adults this month have been blessed this month to have been instructed by an … Continue reading Topic Study: Joseph Son of Heli
Kip on Character 