Following Jesus in Today’s World

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These are notes from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

 

  • Following Christ can bring us peace.
  • Women like social medial because it gives us a change of connection.
  • How can we use social medial for good?
  • Positive quotes ad memes.
  • Some do quotes and inspiring stories.
  • Some will delete a post that is negative.
  • Some like being part of groups or sites that share a common interest such as home schooling or parenting.
  • Don’t post or share links that are negative
  • Choose what you want to read.
  • If you like a post, more of that type will be directed to your view.
  • If you don’t like a post. Use the three dotes (…) on the top right that will give you an options to delete it.
  • Some will start or fill their day with scriptures or positive audio books for their entertainment
  • The reason the church has early seminary is to get the youth into the mindset early in the day.
  • Peacemakers are willing to extinguish all the fiery darts of the adversary.
  • One team would come home from school stressed. She would spend some time doing indexing for a period of time and then come out of the room more at peace.
  • Don’t shrink from those that promote hate. Remain strong.
  • When you get angry, you give your control to someone else.
  • Keep a gratitude journal and pray often.
  • Some will begin their prayer with ten items of gratitude.
  • Seek and recognize the good things of the world.
  • Read conference talks, exercise and communicate with God throughout the day.
  • One will avoid all the food that does not agree with her;.
  • Peacemakers are not passive they are persuasive in the Savior’s way.
  • How to be a peacemaker
  • Moral agency
  • Share genuine love of our neighbors
  • Can boundary line exist without being battle lines
  • If you get a negative post, don’t respond in a negative way.
  • One member has an anti-church father. Her husband and father were constantly fighting. As a peacemaker, she suggest they don’t touch on church and the relationship improved. the father and son relationship became prominent.
  • For someone you disagree with, find something that you share in common.
  • Respect someone else free agency. We are not responsible to change them. We are responsible for sharing the gospel
  • There are those who want to poke you to get a reaction. When you are on the defensive, try to see where they are coming from and share love. Show empathy for that person. Act like Christ would act.
  • If you are upset at someone. Write an email or letter. Do not put the name in the contact box. Vent to your hearts content and then delete it.
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