We Are Daughter's of our Heavenly Father - Book Tour

I haven't read this book but am so happy to share it with you all.  Jen Brewer has taken each section of the Young Women Values and shared added insights and material to help all better understand the meanings.

In our world today these timeless truths are more precious than ever before.  As we seek to teach our children and youth about the importance of staying close to the Lord and heeding all of His commandments - we are blessed with added materials and experiences from others' - to help us in this most important of all quests.

We invite all to ponder these truths and purchase the book if they feel to do so.   Purchase Here.

Learn the importance of the words you repeat each week. 

This inspirational book helps you better understand the Young Women theme 

by breaking down each section and sharing the story of how and why the theme was created. 

Discover your divine potential and how important you are in God’s plan! 

Thought-provoking and uplifting, this book offers new insights for parents, leaders, 

and all young women.

About the author:

Jen Brewer received her degree in dietetics from BYU, married her husband, and spent the next 10 years traipsing around the country with him as he pursued a medical degree, while adding children to their ever-growing family.  They have now settled in Minnesota, where she works full time as a mother of 7, as well as pursues her passions of nutrition education, speaking to the youth, and writing.   She speaks often to various groups of all ages.  Her passion is reaching out to the youth and helping them see their true potential in the kingdom of God.  She is a popular speaker at education week youth track, as well as at stakes and wards all over the country.

Role of Women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

In our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we honor the role of women and the blessing of womanhood.  I don't think that there is any other organization on the face of the earth where women are given greater opportunities for growth and development and leadership and responsibility.  Truly it is a place for women to flourish and find great fulfillment and joy.

As a member of this organization, which includes the largest women's organization in the world, I can attest to blessings of being a member.

I've had many opportunities to serve others' and to be served by them.  It's all volunteer and we strive to watch over and care for one another the best that we can. 

It's not perfect because we're not perfect, but these opportunities provide a way to help refine and develop us so that we can become better in many areas.

Some of the things I've been asked to do in the past include: President of Local Women's Organization, Sunday Women's Teacher, Sunday School Teacher for both adults and youth,  Children's teacher,  Activities Director,  Sports Director for young women, Girls' Camp Assistant Director, Leader of Single-Adults both local and regional, Music Director, Marketing Specialist for Activities, Sunday Speaker, Choir member, Choir soloist, General Church Choir Member, Membership Directory leader etc.

In these 'callings' I've worked with a variety of people of all walks of life and come to love and cherish many of them.  I've worked and prayed with them, counseled and discussed challenges with them and...learned many things from their strengths and talents. 

We may feel inadequate when asked to do something new or that we feel ill qualified for but that is a beautiful thing because the Lord helps us through His Spirit and through other people.  We're never left alone and we can turn to other leaders who can help us and train us.  It's a beautiful plan for us to all develop and grow and progress.  And, never is there coersion in the Lord's plan.  He simply invites us to "Come Unto Him" and to do the works that He has done.  His whole mission was to lift and bless and strengthen.

As a personal witness of His name, and in my great desires to serve Him, I share these things.  I know that as members of this church we are sometimes misunderstood or criticized.  But, all you have to do is ask an active member of the church and you'll, most-probably, get candid and sincere answers.  Or, you can ask me here.  I am very happy to respond to any of you who have questions.  I'm not an official representative of the church, simply a member who loves the Lord and wants to keep all of His commandments.

Much love,
Heidi G.

Truth; The Rarest Gem

Recently the words of a beloved hymn have been brought to mind several times.  They've caused me to ponder on the state-of-being in which we find ourselves ('the last days') and how the adversary will use his influence to cause much discord by tweaking things just enough to change their meanings and to cause confusion and contention in homes, families, relationships, work, education, governments etc.

These words will do the opposite as, I've found, that truth brings learning, understanding, contentment and peace in a troubled world.

For today I'd like to phrase the title as a statement rather than a question and share my belief that we each have the opportunity and...moral obligation (I believe) to 'say what is truth.'  Truth heals and is the only way that any of us can truly attain the wisdom that we seek.

For some reason, in my mind, the words were 'tis the rarest gem'.  So...that's what I'm going with (as it is that) in addition to the following:

Mormon Moms Who Blog - A's

A Comfy Chair and a Good Book

A Dash of Crazy

A Deep Blue Sea

A Family of Mixed Blessings

A Feathered Nest

A Full Quiver

A Hangosék

A Hermit Mom's Cave

A Homemaking Journey

A Labor of Love
A Large Room 

A lil' bit of This ~ A lil' bit of That

A Little Tipsy

A Million Little Pieces

A Musing Mother

A Small Moment of...

A Spoonful Of Sugar

A Step At A Time

A Story To Tell...

A Well Behaved Mormon Woman

Abundant Food Savings - Adventures in Couponing

Accessory Ave.

Adopt a 'Do - Cute Girls Hairstyles

Adventures in Crafting

Adventures in Hong Kong... Tales from the Wan Family

Adventures in Self Reliance

Adventures of Nana Mary

Adventures of...

Ailinh Harris

All About Preparedness

All Because Two People Fell In Love...

All the Proof I Need

Allegorically Speaking

Allie's Antics

Alpine Kleins

aMAYzing: Wonder Woman taking on the world

Amber's blog

An American In New Zealand

An Old Fashioned Girl

Anastasia's Attic

And I Looked
....and Spiritually Speaking 

Anniethology

Ardith's Quest

Army Wife Quilter

As Sistas in Zion

As Told By Molly

Ask A Therapist - Articles and Answers

Asuncion Sisgon Bustillo

Important Role of Mothers in Lord's Eternal Plan

In our day - motherhood is being demeaned and ridiculed in some avenues and by particular groups.  They say that children will be fine being raised by someone else and, they even go so far to suggest that they are better off in 'the system' which is often run by business people in far off places. 

I beg to differ and I can back that up by research as well as Prophetic statements.  But, those who deny such messages will continue the argument.  They will do and say anything to support their views - unless they yield their hearts to God and seek His wisdom and counsel.

One of my favorite statements by a Prophet of God - is this:
The greatest job that any mother will ever do will be in nurturing, teaching, lifting, encouraging, and rearing her children in righteousness and truth.  None other can adequately take her place.  Women of the Church

Many other leaders have indicated the proper and important role that women play in the Kingdom of God.