Tag Archives: object lessons

A Single Spark:

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

I want to take a break from the book of Mormon conference notes to give an object lesson. I recently observed three people showing compassion and caring for another individual. And because of the second example, yesterday, I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Broken Crayons:

Posted on April 12, 2015 by

Today’s theme is inspired by a wonderful quote a friend shared on Facebook. It will make a great topic for an object lesson. I hope these lessons can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals, and family home evenings. … Continue reading →

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Stop bullying, for kindness is not just for animals:

Posted on April 5, 2015 by

I hope today’s theme can be of use to youth ministries, family counsels, Sunday school and family home evenings. Today’s theme is in reference a continuation of a request I got from my web site last week: Quote: Hi Melva, … Continue reading →

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Following the promptings of the spirit:

Posted on March 15, 2015 by

I hope this lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals, Sunday schools and family home evenings. Tonight’s topic is following the promptings of the Holy Spirit or of the Holy Ghost. Various Scriptures talk about the spirit … Continue reading →

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Criticism like a scrubber:

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

There are different times we may get criticism. We might be told at work how to do a better job or as a parent we may need to instruct a child to improve themselves in behavior or a task. I … Continue reading →

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Our associations can be like Jell-O:

Posted on January 26, 2015 by

We are the people we associate with. If we associate with dishonest people constantly, there is a good chance we agree with their actions and may also be dishonest. If we associate with people of integrity, it could mean that … Continue reading →

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Is there room in our lives for God:

Posted on January 19, 2015 by

At church heard some great thoughts on how we can get so busy that we don’t let God into our lives. The teacher brought up a very good example. We recall from the scriptures that When Joseph and Mary came … Continue reading →

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Influence of the Holy Ghost:

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

At church we were reminded of all the great things the Holy Ghost can do for our lives. He is a witness of the divinity and mission of Christ. As a personage of spirt, he has the ability to make … Continue reading →

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Shampoo, rinse repeat, just like repentance: 

Posted on December 15, 2014 by

Today’s theme is on repentance. I hope the following idea can be of use to youth ministries, Sunday schools, family devotionals and family home evenings. We are all constantly working on improving ourselves. Sometimes it can be discouraging when we … Continue reading →

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