Does your friend feel like a foe? I tell everyone that you are the wild one; and I’m the conservative one. How can you possibly spend enough time with your kids while getting a master’s degree? You work out? I’m too busy for stuff like that; I have better things to do. I don't want a career; I put my kids first. You’re working outside the home? I follow the Prophet---but that’s just me. I noticed you include your maiden name on your work. That seems rather silly to ... VIEW POST
Enemies, Part 3: The Friendly Fire of Frenemies
Enemies, Part 2: Praying For and About Them
Prayerfully know and overcome your opposition. Example #1 I was teaching the Latter-day Saint Church Gospel Doctrine class in my ward. The topic involved spiritual gifts listed in The New Testament, The Book of Mormon, and The Doctrine & Covenants. I emphasized the idea that Church members, regardless of gender, could ask for and acquire these gifts. A man attending the class (who was in an authoritative Church position in the ward) challenged and chastised me. The more I explained ... VIEW POST
Part 1: Got Enemies?
Overcoming opposition and adversaries. We all have them. The great peacemakers of the world had enemies: Jesus Christ, Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr., to name a few. Opposition and adversaries thrive on our ignorance and weakness. Our sorrow and failure invigorates them. Our happiness and success infuriates them. Adversaries can be (and are often) family members, friends, and co-workers, and can disguise themselves as friends. Friends often become adversaries or enemies. And adversaries ... VIEW POST
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