Conference Issue of the Ensign

Such a great blessing to have

November 2013

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Welcome to Conference
Thomas S. Monson     download

General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony
Robert D. Hales          download

Be Meek and Lowly of Heart
Ulisses Soares        download

Do We Know What We Have?
Carole M. Stephens        download

Look Ahead and Believe
Edward Dube       download

The Windows of Heaven
David A. Bednar       download

Come, Join with Us
Dieter F. Uchtdorf        download

The Key to Spiritual Protection
Boyd K. Packer        download

The Moral Force of Women
D. Todd Christofferson        download

Hastening the Lord’s Game Plan!
S. Gifford Nielsen       download

Small and Simple Things
Arnulfo Valenzuela        download

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?
Timothy J. Dyches        download

Like a Broken Vessel
Jeffrey R. Holland        download

Put Your Trust in the Lord
M. Russell Ballard        download

The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith
L. Tom Perry       download

Ye Are No More Strangers
Gérald J. Caussé        download

Called of Him to Declare His Word
Randy D. Funk        download

You Can Do It Now!
Dieter F. Uchtdorf        download

Bind Up Their Wounds
Henry B. Eyring        download

True Shepherds
Thomas S. Monson        download

To My Grandchildren
Henry B. Eyring        download

No Other Gods
Dallin H. Oaks        download

Be Ye Converted
Bonnie L. Oscarson        download

The Strength to Endure
Richard J. Maynes        download

Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Richard G. Scott        download

“I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee”
Thomas S. Monson        download

Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bondage
Quentin L. Cook            download

Power in the Priesthood
Neil L. Andersen        download

Teaching with the Power and Authority of God
David M. McConkie        download

Continually Holding Fast
Kevin S. Hamilton        download

Look Up
Adrián Ochoa        download

Drawing Closer to God
Terence M. Vinson        download

Decisions for Eternity
Russell M. Nelson        download

Till We Meet Again
Thomas S. Monson        download

The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping    
Linda K. Burton     download

We Have Great Reason to Rejoice
Carole M. Stephens    download

Claim the Blessings of Your Covenants
Linda S. Reeves    download

We Never Walk Alone
Thomas S. Monson     download

Conference Story Index          download

Teachings for Our Time     download

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Jesus Christ is the way

 

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The Coat

 

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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

4 – 5 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed
3/4 cup Orange Marmalade
3/4 cup of BBQ Sauce
2 tbsp. Soy Sauce

Directions:

Cook chicken in crockpot on high for 3 hours {covered}
After 3 hours, drain juices from crockpot
Mix together bbq sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce
Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on high for 30 more minutes {covered}

 

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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Elder Bednar–Special Witness

 

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Men’s hearts shall fail them

 

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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline!! Happy & Satisfied

Mom Retreat

We are changed. We look different, and we act different. The things we listen to and read and say are different, and what we wear is different because we become daughters of God bound to Him by covenant." 

—Carole M. Stephens

I always wonder how I can be better as a Mother, as a Wife and a friend. I *could* pay money and go somewhere to get “perspective'” on how I can relate to my children and be “PRESENT” in their lives. I could. OR I can use my General Conference Talks as my reference point. My scriptures as my Guide. My RS Lessons as my compass. I love the fact that although we always seem to be seeking for something “more” in life, Heavenly Father has already organized things for us so that we don’t have to spend money on things that are not necessary or important.

I think if I make an effort to allow General Conference to be my Spiritual Retreat for myself AND for my Family I will be much happier. These talks are all SUPER STUPENDOUSLY AMAZING!! I mean, “We are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father” reaffirms my own personal divinity and encourages me to “return to Virtue”.  “For Peace at Home” teaches me principles that will help my family grow closer together and to be happy. “The Hope of God’s Light” gives me encouragement so that when I am feeling down or sad or burdened by the weight of my circumstances I can feel renewed in the Love of my Heavenly Father and focus on what is truly important. “Lord I Believe” helps me by giving me tools to  increase my faith and to recognize the power of the faith that I already have. “Marriage: Watch & Learn” gives me specific ways I can strengthen my marriage and my relationships with others. “Obedience Brings Blessings” is devoted to helping me understand the importance of being obedient to my Heavenly Father. 

For instance, April 2013 General Conference the talks:

Welcome to Conference  Thomas S. Monson   download

These Things I Know    Boyd K. Packer           download

A Sure Foundation    Dean M. Davies         download

We Are Daughters of Our Heavenly FatherElaine S. Dalton  download

The Savior Wants to Forgive       Craig A. Cardon  download

“This Is My Work and Glory”       M. Russell Ballard    download

“Come unto Me”      Henry B. Eyring   download

For Peace at Home    Richard G. Scott  Download

Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness  Quentin L. Cook   download

The Lord’s Way     Stanley G. Ellis   download

The Gospel to All the World        John B. Dickson   download

We Believe in Being Chaste      David A. Bednar   download

Catch the Wave     Russell M. Nelson   download

Stand Strong in Holy Places      Robert D. Hales   download

The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy       Tad R. Callister   download

Your Sacred Duty to Minister     David L. Beck   download

Four Titles       Dieter F. Uchtdorf   download

We Are One       Henry B. Eyring   download

Come, All Ye Sons of God     Thomas S. Monson    download

The Hope of God’s Light     Dieter F. Uchtdorf   download

It’s a Miracle     Neil L. Andersen    download

The Words We Speak     Rosemary M. Wixom    download

Marriage: Watch and Learn     L. Whitney Clayton   download

Obedience to Law Is Liberty     L. Tom Perry    download

Obedience Brings Blessings     Thomas S. Monson   download

“Lord, I Believe”       Jeffrey R. Holland   download

Followers of Christ      Dallin H. Oaks    download

The Father and the Son     Christoffel Golden Jr.   download

The Home: The School of Life     Enrique R. Falabella     download

Being Accepted of the Lord       Erich W. Kopischke    download

Beautiful Mornings       Bruce D. Porter     download

Redemption     D. Todd Christofferson     download

Until We Meet Again     Thomas S. Monson    download

Your Holy Places     Ann M. Dibb    download

When You Save a Girl, You Save Generations     Mary N. Cook    download

Be Not Moved!     Elaine S. Dalton   download

Your Wonderful Journey Home       Dieter F. Uchtdorf    download

Making Conference Part of Our Lives                download

Another great “Retreat” is attending the Temple OFTEN. What an incredible way to remind ourselves of what is important and what our Eternal Goals are and should be and how we can realign ourselves to the path Heavenly Father asks of us.

Do I need to spend money on ANYTHING to buoy up my Spirit? No, the scriptures themselves are full of enlightenment and knowledge that I need to be the best person, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, visiting teacher –> that I can possibly be.

Do I really need to pay someone to tell me how to be “PRESENT” and “ENGAGED” with my children and family? No, these things come naturally as I strive to do what’s right. There is no counsel more important than that of the Prophets and Apostles that speak to us.

General Conference has just passed. I don’t believe there was one talk that didn’t touch me. I loved them all. I have already watched some of them a second time. I love Conference and the feelings that it brings into my life and the life of my family. It isn’t too early to start planning my General Conference Retreat for April 2014!! Only 6 more months to go!!! :) 

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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake

Ingredients

1 white or yellow cake mix (also water, vegetable oil and eggs/eggs whites as instructed on box)
1 box (3 oz.) raspberry-flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cold water
1 container (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut

Directions:

Bake cake according to package directions and cool completely. Pierce cooled cake all over with a fork. In a small bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour over cake, cover, and refrigerate 2 or more hours (overnight is fine). Frost with whipped cream and sprinkle coconut over the top. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Serve cold and refrigerate any leftovers.

 

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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

How Firm a Foundation

 

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Video: Have I done any Good?

 

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Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup(s) FLOUR
1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING SODA
1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING POWDER
1/2 teaspoon(s) SALT
3 EGGS
1 cup(s) SUGAR
2 tablespoon(s) BUTTER; Softened.
1 teaspoon(s) VANILLA
1 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
1/3 cup(s) LEMON JUICE
1/2 cup(s) OIL

 

LEMON ICING

1 cup(s) POWDERED SUGAR; Plus 1 Tablespoon.
2 tablespoon(s) WHOLE MILK; I Used 2%.
1/2 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT

 

Instructions

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Use a mixer to blend together the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Pour wet ingredient into the dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
Add oil and mix well.
Pour batter into a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into center of the cake comes out clean.
Make the lemon icing by combining all the icing ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer on low speed.
When the loaf is cool, remove it from pan and frost the top with the icing.
Let the icing set up before slicing.

 

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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Potato Soup Recipe (via Facebook)

Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced into small bite sized pieces
1/2 regular package uncooked bacon, finely diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 bunch celery, diced
8 cups milk
4 cups water
4 chicken bullion cubes (use a cup of the hot potato water to dissolve, then use the cup of hot water in place of one of the above cups of water)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup salted butter
3/4 cup flour
1/4 bunch freshly chopped parsley
1 cup whipping cream
***For garnish:***
Shredded cheese
fried bacon bits
chopped green onions

Directions:

In large pot, boil potatoes in water 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In sauté pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon fat and place on paper towel over plate to drain more. Add onion and celery to bacon pan over medium-high heat until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. To the large potato pan, add milk, water, bullion, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is very hot, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Do not let mixture boil. In small, heavy saucepan melt butter. Add flour and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture bubbles, stirring 2 to 3 minutes to make a roux. While constantly stirring soup, add roux slowly until soup is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, reserved potatoes, and cream. Garnish with cheese, bacon bits, onions or all three. Serve hot!

 

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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!