tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post307774421225885464..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: REKINDLE Your LOVE of the ScripturesJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-26526084060261905672012-02-11T22:53:40.307-05:002012-02-11T22:53:40.307-05:00How did I not know that I could listen to the scri...How did I not know that I could listen to the scriptures on Itunes! Thank you so much! Excited to have it on as I clean our home now.Taralyn Parkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-36590468201734793592012-01-30T15:29:27.574-05:002012-01-30T15:29:27.574-05:00You are wonderful. Just had to tell you again.You are wonderful. Just had to tell you again.Allisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-33057363691349118542012-01-30T14:52:38.384-05:002012-01-30T14:52:38.384-05:00What great ideas! I haven't been the best at ...What great ideas! I haven't been the best at reading my scriptures, but I would really like to get into the habit so these are great suggestions for me! Do you have any ideas about reading scriptures to little ones? I have an 18 month old and I would love for him to gain a love for the scriptures very young. Also, along a different note, do you have any good ideas for FHE for an 18 month old? I would love to start doing it with him, but he is such a wild child and has no attention span.Christy Congdonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-15072870281853736162012-01-30T14:40:29.901-05:002012-01-30T14:40:29.901-05:00These are awesome tips! I'm still struggling ...These are awesome tips! I'm still struggling with my daily scripture study; just haven't been consistent enough to say it's a habit yet. I've decided that reading the Ensign, conference talks, and the Relief Society lessons are part of my scripture study, so if I don't get to the scriptures that day, at least I've done some GOSPEL study. <br /><br />The Redheaded Hostess has been a great help, especially since once I get on a roll with something that she's posted I can usually keep it going on my own since I'm absorbed, or vested, or interested in it. <br /><br />If I'm in need of something to study, I listen to Sacrament meeting talks and use one of the topics that was spoken about and look up supporting scriptures and talks to further study that topic. <br /><br />Love the new look, and thanks for your post last week letting us know more about you!Annie~Savor This Momenthttp://savorthismoment.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-29807362576788818422012-01-30T14:02:17.199-05:002012-01-30T14:02:17.199-05:00More phenomenal suggestions! Thank you so much!More phenomenal suggestions! Thank you so much!Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-7247831829006648742012-01-30T14:00:09.571-05:002012-01-30T14:00:09.571-05:00I was raised in the Church and I have only barely ...I was raised in the Church and I have only barely begun to feel that "my-day-isn't-complete-without-scripture-study" feeling. I have always loved the scripture stories, and I have always loved the scripture mastery verses, and always had some favorite scriptures, but until I was about 19 I didn't really have a love for actually <i>reading</i> the Book of Mormon (I liked to study it - using the topical guide, conference talks, etc). It has only been during this most recent "read-through" of the Book of Mormon that I have really <i>craved</i> reading it every day like a book. <br /><br />So don't feel bad if it comes slowly. And maybe start out with the scripture mastery verses, reading the scripture stories (you can find the neat synopses on the gospel art kit page at lds.org), and studying the parts that you like. Don't worry about loving to read straight through just yet - I think that will come as you start to get familiar with the stories and be people, and as you find favorite scripture verses (it is really fun for me to "run across" one of my favorite verses when I am reading straight through - reading my favorite verses in context is neat).<br /><br />The Church also has a Book of Mormon stories reader for under $10 that can be useful for familiarizing yourself with the stories - and each picture gives the reference verses in the scriptures, so you can get used to how things work in the scriptures but still get to read the story. <br /><br />And I wholeheartedly agree with prayer and following the spirit.<br /><br />May you be blessed in your efforts for an eternal family!Beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-44586691773709114452012-01-30T13:21:40.674-05:002012-01-30T13:21:40.674-05:00Good response, Jocelyn. Another thing that has inc...Good response, Jocelyn. Another thing that has increased my enjoyment of reading the scriptures is to read them using the topical guide. I think of something that is happening in my life, pick a key word that embodies the experience I'm having, look it up in the topical guide, and read all the scriptures pertaining to it.<br /><br />Not only am I more interested because I am in particular need, but I am giving the Lord an excellent opportunity to answer my prayers. I enjoy the scriptures most when I think of them as a set of words and phrases that Lord can use to communicate with me directly when I need it most...rather like a keyboard upon which he is typing out His answers to my prayers.Suehttp://grannysuesnews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-28989573987313745972012-01-30T13:09:11.287-05:002012-01-30T13:09:11.287-05:00These are great ideas! I would keep a BofM in the...These are great ideas! I would keep a BofM in the car, but haven't yet, because my kids would step on it or spill something on it...now that they are "growing up" maybe it's time! :) Thank you!!Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-27330508755079292122012-01-30T12:59:34.897-05:002012-01-30T12:59:34.897-05:00Absolutely wonderful suggestions!
I would add t...Absolutely wonderful suggestions! <br /><br />I would add that if you're trying to develop the habit of daily reading (something to help you BEFORE you get to the "My day isn't complete without scripture study" phase) it helps to have check lists and rewards and an accountability partner. There are a lot of reading charts available, just google "Book of Mormon reading chart." Seeing the squares filling up motivates me! Plan to share your favorite thought from your daily reading with your husband/family each day. Decide what special treat you want after "X" number of days of reading consistently. Remember that little steps lead to big steps.It also helps to pick the same time to read every day. At different stages in my life that's been first thing in the morning, last thing at night, during lunch or the baby's nap, waiting in the car pool line, etc.<br /><br />Oh, and keep multiple copies of the Book of Mormon around the house. I have an old one upstairs in my nightstand, another in the living room (for family scripture study), and my "real" set of scriptures at my regular study spot in the family room. it would also be smart to put one in the car. That way if I just have a couple of minutes free, I can read a few verses. If I had a smart-phone, they could always be accessible!!beckybee80noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-35738892800896609152012-01-30T12:33:57.026-05:002012-01-30T12:33:57.026-05:00Loved this! Trying to shake up my routine lately a...Loved this! Trying to shake up my routine lately and this was very helpful! Especially the part about retraining your desires. I"m definitely gonna steal that sometime :)Brooklynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-19209891146574194882012-01-30T10:57:57.192-05:002012-01-30T10:57:57.192-05:00That is excellent!! Thank you for sharing...That is excellent!! Thank you for sharing...Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-45633234796699921202012-01-30T10:56:47.708-05:002012-01-30T10:56:47.708-05:00Love this post, Jocelyn! So many fantastic ideas....Love this post, Jocelyn! So many fantastic ideas. I love Heather's thoughts as well. :) I'm feeling so inspired-- I'm ready to try a new approach to my scripture study, and this totally fit the bill. Thanks!!!Tiffany Clydenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-20926759174192626022012-01-30T09:54:05.102-05:002012-01-30T09:54:05.102-05:00very helpful, thanks for all the suggestions...very helpful, thanks for all the suggestions...Aunt Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-71199029847561143282012-01-30T09:33:24.988-05:002012-01-30T09:33:24.988-05:00BEST. POST. EVER!BEST. POST. EVER!Sharline Queennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-1438872771520517352012-01-30T09:33:10.934-05:002012-01-30T09:33:10.934-05:00BEST. POST. EVER!BEST. POST. EVER!Sharline Queennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-26600291372259561802012-01-30T09:02:09.673-05:002012-01-30T09:02:09.673-05:00I have a notebook that I keep with me when I am st...I have a notebook that I keep with me when I am studying the scriptures, and I write down thoughts that come to me as I am reading. Sometimes it is as simple as something I hadn't noticed before (which happens all the time - no matter how many times you have read the Book of Mormon), and sometimes it is more complex like very direct guidance of something I need to change or implement to help my family. I have found that if I write these thoughts down as I go, I have a greater desire to stay engaged in order to receive more revelation. And the faster and more diligently I follow the promptings, the more revelation I receive. I use these notebooks when studying General Conference talks as well!Katrina McNivennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-84470807134048399712012-01-30T08:20:29.408-05:002012-01-30T08:20:29.408-05:00Great points...I totally agree! Thanks for adding...Great points...I totally agree! Thanks for adding this! I am absolutely the same way. Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-73708425552885444722012-01-30T08:13:02.921-05:002012-01-30T08:13:02.921-05:00I would also recommend teaching gospel concepts to...I would also recommend teaching gospel concepts to your children. When I'm forced to distill a passage of scripture down to the understanding of a 3 year old, it also helps me to understand it better. Imagine that! I'm probably much more on the level of my 3 year old than I'd like to admit. <br /><br />Also, using primary manuals that summarize the scriptures is helpful to get an understanding of the story line and context in which to place specific doctrines or sermons.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-15765059489896063492012-01-30T08:04:40.432-05:002012-01-30T08:04:40.432-05:00Ha ha! :)Ha ha! :)Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-84547039031808845222012-01-30T08:01:33.914-05:002012-01-30T08:01:33.914-05:00Ouch! :)Ouch! :)Reneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-64637319470689520592012-01-30T07:51:57.105-05:002012-01-30T07:51:57.105-05:00Good lighting....and toothpicks! :)Good lighting....and toothpicks! :)Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-37054368695345706102012-01-30T07:47:00.218-05:002012-01-30T07:47:00.218-05:00I think you pretty much nailed it...any suggestion...I think you pretty much nailed it...any suggestions for staying awake? :)Reneenoreply@blogger.com