Book of Mormon Epic Heroes

Christmas trees and other Christmas symbols

2009-12-04T16:51:00.000-08:00

Christmas trees and other Christmas symbols
Christmas does not come from a store
Family Activities
Reading: 10 ways to get your child reading
Christmas gift ideas: subscription to inspiration year round
List of good movies: movies that feed the soul

Work: you need not be alone in your quest

Thanksgiving traditions,poems, and prayers

2009-11-20T14:01:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving traditions, poems, and prayers
Not just for Thanksgiving, family meals are surviving, but there are distractions
Thanksgiving family activities (scroll down)
Leaves, Prayer, and Connecting with God
Thanksgiving proclamation
First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving poems
This year, write a gratitude letter

American history: Veterans and an Unforgettable Lesson

2009-11-13T19:57:00.000-08:00

American History: Veterans and an Unforgettable lesson
A New School Prayer: brilliant poem by a fifteen year old student from Ohio
A poem about resisting peer pressure

Christmas tree? or "Holiday tree"? Ben Stein on God and Christmas trees

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Armor of God

2009-11-07T12:35:00.000-08:00

URGENT UPDATE: Parents, the best way to preserve
our cherished family values is to teach the Truth
unceasingly and consistently to our children. Our future is in their hands. Nurture the epic hero within them. Parents' Character Education Page
Current Events Topics:
Arizona Honor Killing: capital crime in the name of politically correct religion
Fostering cult worship in public schools: causes of destruction
Socialism: the modern version of Gadianton plunder in ancient American History
health care reform bill: What if you can't get the health care you need? A source for help and protection. For more on these topics, go to Epicworld Journal
Teen Current Events updated weekly.
At the Epicworld Journal, I will be posting links
to important educational and analysis segments. Please feel free to send your comments via this blog. Let's use the freedoms we have to preserve what we are in danger of losing.
For our families,
C.A. Davidson

Stress Relief: Family Meals Provide Comfort in Hard Times

2009-04-19T18:15:00.000-07:00

Controlling our thoughts: The empty house, a parable
List of Parables
Family Meals provide security in troubled times
Search the Scriptures diligently
Bring the scriptures alive for your family

It was not because Laman and Lemuel had a bad attitude

What is Socialism?

2009-04-10T19:10:00.000-07:00

Understanding What is Socialism
If you are wondering whether to trust the people presently in charge, there are a couple of tests you can apply.
What would the Founding Fathers do? Did they believe in more or less government?

Read Helaman 6, about the Gadianton political party, which took over the Nephite government.

Consider the antichrists in the Book of Mormon. They were all flatterers. We are warned about flatterers. Read Alma 1. Therein we are warned about the dangers of enforced priestcraft. Alma said that when priestcraft is enforced, it causes the destruction of that nation. What philosophies of men have been enforced in the schools for generations? Socialism and the theory of evolution. We are now seeing the fruits of those philosophies. Alma 30 describes a flatterer-in-chief.

President Benson said that if we read the Book of Mormon regularly, we won't be deceived.
How does socialism compare to the kind of government the Nephites ended up having? What is Socialism? Understanding the philosophy of plunder.

Emergency Preparedness

2009-03-28T20:08:00.000-07:00

Emergency Preparedness. Keep the Wolf Away from your Door. If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.
As people become self-reliant, they are better prepared to endure adversities [and are] better able to care for others in need. Remember the story about the grasshopper and the ants? This is a great story to tell your children about emergency preparedness.
Seek to be self-reliant in 6 areas:
1. Education and literacy: Books your children will ask you to read to them, and more
2. Physical health
3. Employment: Deseret Industries-- Helping Others Help Themselves
4. Home storage
5. Resource management
6. Spiritual, emotional, and social strength
Free Epic Stories: Help your family find peace of mind in stories from the Bible and Book of Mormon; free digital book with dinner talk discussion questions for spiritually strengthening your family; share the gospel with your friends

Self reliance means using all of our blessings from Heavenly Father to care for ourselves and our families and to find solutions for our own problems.

Freedom of Religion: One man's defense of oppressed in other nations

Ancient History, YouTube Video, and Planet Venus

2009-03-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

You Tube video: Between Heaven and Earth: Mormon Temples and
Ancient Hebrew Rituals
Planet Venus and a temple dedication

Read and discuss Epic Stories from Bible and Book of Mormon with your children:
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Creation vs. Evolution Debate

2009-03-15T17:38:00.000-07:00

Creation Studies Class visits Smithsonian DeWitt brings his Advanced Creation Studies class (CRST 390, Origins) up from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., hoping to strengthen his students' belief in a biblical view of natural history, even in the lion's den of evolution.
Farmers find Monastery beneath Israeli Soil

Christian writer fears collapse of evangelism Says parents must be more diligent about teaching gospel to next generation

Free Epic Stories: Preserve Christian traditions. Teach your children the gospel in your home, using this free, beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Book of Mormon and the Bible. Each vignette includes Dinner Talk questions to discuss at dinner.

Truth, Trust, and the deficit thereof

2009-02-26T19:56:00.000-08:00

To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. ~David O. McKay

Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may ont be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts. (D&C 46:8)
"Live so that you are worthy to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion to help guide you in your choices and in the paths you take which will lead you in righteousness and joy." Sharon Samuelson

The responsibility of liberty vs. the appeal of kingmen

Parenting: Keep your children strong in perilous times
Regarding the public trust

Family Night Activities

2009-02-22T20:20:00.000-08:00

Family Night activities ideas. The Quiet Game: Teaching Children about the Holy Spirit

More about teaching children about the Holy Spirit

Parenting: Teaching the Gospel with Free Epic Stories, in Dinner Talk Format
(free e-book)

Handel's Messiah

2009-02-16T14:11:00.000-08:00

“I did think I did see all heaven before me, and the great God Himself sitting upon His throne.” ~George Frederic Handel

Handel was very popular in his time for his Italian operas, and he initiated English opera and oratorios. But it was not until more than a hundred years after his death that his greatest work, The Messiah, emerged from oblivion. Read the inspiring story and his biography here

Definition of Socialism

2009-02-13T21:15:00.000-08:00

History of Socialism in America
by Christine Davidson

If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday. ~Pearl Buck

The Book of Mormon gives a precise definition of socialism. Anciently, it was called the philosophy of Gadianton. People called the Gadiantons robbers, for they had an organized system of plunder. In this ancient American history, the Gadiantons took over the government and judgment seats, thereby legalizing their plunder. At that time, the democratic nation, called the Nephites, began to build up and support this philosophy of plunder. Soon the Gadiantons had "seduced the more part of the righteous until they had come down to believe in their works and partake of their spoils." (Helaman 6:18) Other people's stuff, the fruits of other people's labors, were just too tempting. None of them would think of stealing, but if the government did it, it was OK.

Gadianton was a consumate flatterer.

Now, today's news.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, in a report at Politico.com, said the following: (about Obama) "He's the quarterback, he's the captain--- everybody is pulling for him." The title of this report? "Obama Tries to Seduce Republicans". Sound familiar?

On the surface, socialism is seductive, but its fruits are the bondage of poverty.

Christine Davidson is the author of Epic World, a collection of free epic stories (download your free copy)

We Are All Socialists Now
by Maurine Proctor
As the Senate prepares to pass the stimulus package today, Newsweek has a cover story that names the "S" word. "We are All Socialists Now" the cover story gloats.

They say it's time to quit pretending that we are a free market nation and openly acknowledge what we are. They say, we are starting to look like France.

Newsweek reports: "If we fail to acknowledge the reality of the growing role of government in the economy, insisting instead on fighting 21st-century wars with 20th-century terms and tactics [how's that for calling capitalism outmoded?], then we are doomed to a fractious and unedifying debate. The sooner we understand where we truly stand, the sooner we can think more clearly about how to use government in today's world. [Wake up all, you capitalist cretins, and bow to the inevitable.]

"As the Obama administration presses the largest fiscal bill in American history, caps the salaries of executives at institutions receiving federal aid at $500,000 and introduces a new plan to rescue the banking industry, the unemployment rate is at its highest in 16 years. The Dow has slumped to 1998 levels, and last year mortgage foreclosures rose 81 percent.

"All of this is unfolding in an economy that can no longer be understood, even in passing, as the Great Society vs. the Gipper. Whether we like it or not-or even whether many people have thought much about it or not-the numbers clearly suggest that we are headed in a more European direction.

"A decade ago U.S. government spending was 34.3 percent of GDP, compared with 48.2 percent in the euro zone-a roughly 14-point gap, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In 2010 U.S. spending is expected to be 39.9 percent of GDP, compared with 47.1 percent in the euro zone-a gap of less than 8 points. As entitlement spending rises over the next decade, we will become even more French."

Less, you doubted there's the acknowledgment.

So c'mon all you capitalists. They say. it's time to throw up your hands and admit our nation has changed.

And while, according to Newsweek, our economy is morphing toward the "S" word, President Obama insists we were dragging our feet on the stimulus bill.. (After all, he's been in office almost three weeks now.)
Hurry, Hurry

You can't spend a trillion dollars too quickly, according to our leaders. Why spend all that extra time on such silly things as debate, scrutiny and careful analysis? Who is the genius who has thoroughly digested the hundreds of pages of the bill and considered its impact on the country?

President Obama says, "Because if we don't move swiftly to put this [stimulus] plan in motion, our economic crisis could become a national catastrophe."

When the House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-Wisc) was asked by NPR about the perceived lack of direction from Congress as to how money in the stimulus package should be spent, he answered, "So what?"

Interesting Facts about Abraham Lincoln

2009-02-12T20:29:00.000-08:00

Did Abraham Lincoln Ever Meet Joseph Smith?

On January 2nd, 1843, Joseph Smith surrendered himself, and appeared in Springfield to face a federal court extradition hearing. The State of Missouri sought to bring him back upon allegations that the Prophet was an accessory to a conspiracy to assassinate a former Governor there.

Contemporary accounts reveal many prominent citizens attended to glimpse the Prophet and to observe the proceedings. In fact, it became somewhat a social outing, when presiding judge Nathaniel Pope's wife insisted on sitting beside him astride the bench. On the other side sat another Springfield belle-Mrs. Abraham Lincoln !

See the rest of the story

Family Traditions,against abortion

2009-02-05T18:26:00.001-08:00

Stop Anti-Family Attorney from Becoming #2 at Justice Department

If there is ever a chance to stop the assault upon our lives that Internet pornography represents, it is through the Department of Justice being tough and enforcing the obscenity laws on the books. That is why it just rings with irony that David Ogden, whose hearing is today, is President Obama's pick for Deputy Attorney General.

* Pornography and Obscenity: Ogden has extensively represented Playboy, Penthouse and other pornography businesses on numerous occasions and even argued to force the government to use tax dollars to publish portions of Playboy in Braille at the Library of Congress. He also served as legal counsel opposing the Children's Internet Protection Act and the Child Protection Obscenity and Enforcement Act, which requires pornographers to verify "performers" are not children.
* Anti-Life Record: Ogden has a record of supporting an almost unlimited right to abortion, providing legal counsel for groups like Planned Parenthood, National Organization for Women and People for the American Way. He argued that "abortion rarely causes or exacerbates psychological or emotional problems," opposed parental notification for 14-year-olds, and called spousal notification a "burden" that "cannot be justified."
* Pro-homosexuality activism: Ogden served as counsel of record for a legal brief that said homosexuality "is a normal form of human sexuality" and has called traditional marriage a "social prejudice."

Ogden has been nominated to uphold the very laws he has spent a career fighting.
Take Action:
Call your Senators

Call your senators when you get this email and ask them to oppose the nomination of David Ogden. The Capitol Switchboard number is: 202-224-3121.

Integrity in Government

2009-01-31T20:20:00.000-08:00

What is socialism?

A definition of socialism.

Gadianton Plunder and the many faces of Socialism.

In the search for integrity in government, upon what principles would good government be found?

What is Internal Government, and how is it a key to our government issues today?

Christian Creation Story: New Scriptural Support

2009-01-25T14:59:00.000-08:00

Record of Remnant verifies Christian Creation Story
Against Abortion:Let's teach our children where they really came from, and who they really are, so they won't some day mistakenly support the present carnage.
Current Events Affect the Family
Escape to Epic World: Digital book still FREE Teach your children epic stories and protect them from evil influences

Barack Obama OKs Taxpayer Funding for Overseas Abortions

There is no wall big enough to commemorate the aborted.
Lifenews.com reports: "Putting aside the pro-abortion appointments to key administration and policy positions, the pro-abortion record of new president Barack Obama will begin in earnest later today. That's when he will officially scrap the Mexico City Policy that stops funding groups that promote or perform abortions overseas.
"Obama was slated to overturn on Thursday the protections President Bush put back in place following the Clinton administration, but Obama decided to wait.
"He hopes making his decision today to force taxpayers to fund foreign abortions will somehow make him seem less radical because he decided to wait until after the pro-life movement mourned the thirty-sixth anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Click here to continue

Creation vs. Evolution

2009-01-21T22:03:00.000-08:00

Record of "Remnant" of Israel verifies Holy Bible, Creation Story

Jesus tells creation story in His own words. He was there! A distinction the rest of us can't claim.

Find out how the creation story helps kids.

Who were the "remnant"? Where are they today?

Learn about the creation museum.

Gift of Life

2008-12-05T20:41:00.000-08:00

Be an Epic Hero: Sign a petition to UN to protect the universal right to life.

LDS scripture students: Find hidden manna in the Book of Mormon

This Christmas give the gift of the gospel, with this easy, non-threatening e-book of beautifully illustrated epic stories Why epic stories? They are non-doctrinal, and universal.
Download free: peace of mind in epic stories.

Christmas symbols

2008-11-29T21:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas Symbols: what do all those symbols on wrapping paper and in decorations mean?
What does the star mean? the color red? Find these, why Christmas does not come from a store, and much more at Fun Family Traditions

This year, give the greatest gift of all-- the gospel of Jesus Christ. Help your friends find Christmas peace all year round, with the great epic stories from the scriptures that teach readers how to have peace of mind through living the gospel. Share this free, beautifully illustrated e-book of epic stories with your friends. The book is in easy, dinner talk style, with non-doctrinal, non-threatening, universally relevant epic stories. Sharing the gospel has never been easier. Just send them to the Epic World stress relief Oasis, where they can download their free book. Guaranteed. They will be glad you did.

Next week: Hidden manna. . . You will love it. Don't miss it!

Epic Story for our Day

2008-11-21T22:22:00.000-08:00

Joseph Smith said that no unhallowed hand would stop the Work from progressing. Who are this week's epic heroes? Unheralded but true and faithful, the answer may surprise you. Read this unforgettable story

Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful. They tend to brighten all around them. They make others feel better about themselves. They tend to be more humble, more joyful, more likable. ~Joseph P. Wirthlin

This year, write a letter of gratitude to someone you need to thank! Need help getting started? Click here

Character Education: Stand Fast in Adversity

2008-11-16T17:11:00.000-08:00

Stand Fast in Adversity

These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. ~Thomas Paine

Read Chapter 19 in Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, p.227 "Stand Fast in the Storms of Life"

We can be stronger than our challenges, and use them as an opportunity for growth, in two ways.

1) Know the Savior— more than on the surface only. Be true. Internalize gospel principles.
2)Strengthen our homes, our homes must be a sanctuary.

Our homes must be a place of love, sacrifice, and respect, where we live our values. When we do these two things, hope conquers despair, faith conquers doubt.

Parents, teach gospel principles in the home. “Teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; . . . . . teach them to love one another, and to serve one another. Mosiah 4:15 (Thanks to President Meng, Cache Valley West Stake)

For 22 ways to fortify your home, download your free e-book, Escape to Epic World: Stress Relief in Epic Stories (in other words, finding peace in the word of God) This beautifully illustrated book has 78 short chapters about Epic Heroes in the scriptures, each with dinner talk questions to help you teach your children gospel principles and bring peace of mind in these troubled times. To download your free e-book, click here

Character Education: Is History Repeating Itself?

2008-11-15T22:12:00.000-08:00

Commandments of God are like signs along the road of life. They keep you out of the danger zones.

Is history repeating itself?

3 Nephi 3: Governor Lachoneus, with his people threatened by the Gadiantons, appoints Gidgiddoni as chief captain of his armies. The terrorist Gadiantons are soundly defeated, and both the Nephites and Lamanites give praise and glory to God. Now read 3 Nephi 7:7-8, and look for parallels to the period 2001-2007, 2008 in our day.

How does a nation reflect the character of its people? How is the leader of a democratic nation the product of its people? See Choices

In an increasingly irreverent society, how do we teach our children to revere the sacred?
Gratitude evokes reverence.
See
Teaching children to worship
Virtuous, lovely, and of good report
For other articles on reverence, visit www.epicworld.net this week

For a free parent guide to character education, download Escape to Epic World: Finding Peace (stress relief) through the word of God. For 22 ways this book can benefit you and your family, and to download your free e-book, click here.

Epic Heroes, Take Heart

2008-11-09T22:30:00.000-08:00

Hold to the Rod

Those troubled by recent election results can take heart from the word of God.

Read 3 Nephi 22, wherein the Savior quotes Isaiah, who describes the blessings of peace and protection the Lord will give His obedient children in the last days. He also tells you how you can bring peace to your children. This is a treasure. Read about the "heritage of the servants of the Lord." Guaranteed this will swell your heart with peace, courage, and joy.

Prophet: Do Not Become Discouraged

"Opposition is not new to the Church. We have had opposition in the past, and we shall have opposition in the future. Do not become discouraged by what others say or do. Stay on the strait and narrow path. You do this by holding fast to the iron rod-- the words of God as contained in the scriptures and as given by His living servants on this earth." ~Ezra Taft Benson

No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing. . . but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent. . . till the purposes of God shall be accomplished. ~Joseph Smith

How the Faithful Will Have Peace in Perilous Times

Read Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (RS and Priesthood manual)
p. 249 The Second Coming and the Millennium This is so appropriate for this week. Don't miss it. You'll be glad you read it.

How the Bible and the Book of Mormon Bring Peace to Your Family

Free E-Book. Secrets to peace and unity in your family. Teach the gospel to your children in a simple, memorable way.

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