@NotABigJerk
@stillgray
This scene has nothing to do with sexual predation. This scene stands alone. We aren’t rooting for the predator, we are rooting for this scene. That you have to make it something it isn’t says something about you, not anyone else.
@LadyofKyria
While I’m thrilled for you, it does sound like there is some judgement toward the mothers who do need a break. Maybe not everyone is as supported as you in the home. And while it is work that I love, even God took the 7th day off for rest.
@libsoftiktok
If people feeling safe is white supremacy… doesn’t that say more about other people needing to make their communities safe than anything else? Or do they want white kids to feel equally unsafe?
Just quoted a talk about repentance from Pres Nelson and was told I’m misrepresenting the gospel because they really *feel* people can repent after death and still attain the CK. Pres Nelson says otherwise. What brand of antichrist teaching is this?
@RebeccaAVelo
LDS here (Mormon). And I don’t in any way feel threatened by your beliefs and respect your rights to believe whatever and in any way.
But never in my life did I think I’d see someone say “y’all should be more like the Mormons…” 😂 I’ll take it.
@dcoxapi
@scrowder
Amen!
And yet I contribute more to society by raising my children with morals and values and independent thinking than I would if I worked outside the home.
Talking to my Sunday school class of 13yo about “making a mock of what is sacred”. One said family is sacred. I asked how one would make a mockery of that. Expected answers were given.
Then one girl suggested parents joking about not being able to wait for their kids to leave.😔
Since then, that bishop has apologized. He’s a good man. He’s also not a therapist. He’s alright. I’m alright.
And you’re going to be alright too, if you just keep on keeping on. 🧵-end
@DuckieLouise
Seems like something someone who has been hurt would think. I don’t know much about him, but I think his father was very hard on him and there wasn’t much relationship with his mom. I’m betting that’s at the root.
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About a decade ago, we got a new bishop. First week in, he called me in for a chat. He’s gotten word that I was planning to leave my addict husband and wanted to save our marriage.
Things started off okay as he reminded me of my covenants.
Struggling coming off of meds. Fighting some of my own demons on this and could really use some prayers, to any who are disposed.
The mania/depression, skin crawling, pain filled, emotional rollercoaster… I know I’m not crazy, that it’s not me.
@DuckieLouise
I was not the favorite. My little brother was. My older brother and I were pitted against each other for second place.
So no, I don’t have a favorite. I have 6 favorites. And they all know they’re my favorite and that their siblings are my favorites.
Favoritism is abusive IMO.
I wore nice slacks to church a few years back & a sister from the ward came by the next day with a few skirts she’d found for me at the thrift store.
I was annoyed. But looking back, I’m grateful for this sister & her desire to be of service & show love, misguided as it was.🧵
@CaptMarkKelly
Women DO have access to abortions in AZ. There are just restrictions.
Do we not believe in limits anymore? The “all or nothing” approach to this will not push people toward the “all” option.
@ConceptualJames
This. This is my brother to a T. He was waxing poetic about socialism last we talked. Crazy, cuz he was raised by the same Cuban mother I was raised by. He knows better.
@DrDebraSoh
That embarrassment doubles when they feel the need to describe their clothing as well. But I guess if I was going to identify as a pant suit, I'd want it to be known it was a blue one.
@SecretCityChez
I think it’s good to emulate the way the general authorities do it. You don’t need to introduce yourself, as the bishopric member does that. You don’t need to say you didn’t want to talk.
I learned A LOT in that year. About forgiveness and patience and perspectives. About love and change and accepting people in their weaknesses. About boundaries. About what bishops are and aren’t.
And most importantly, that the gospel is true regardless of what happens at church.
I sometimes feel like I know nothing about this church I’ve been a member of my whole life. Memory loss has been tough to come to grips with, as I can’t even remember what I’ve forgotten until it comes up.
So I really appreciate those who share the gospel here.
The gospel is restored. The church holds the keys. Our covenants don’t go away because our feelings are hurt.
Regardless of what happens, we work through it, shake it off, and get back to building the kingdom.
X is so full of contention that everyone just assumes every post is a sarcastic, hateful comment. We’re so jaded that we assume no one is commenting in good faith.
Exhausting.
@bfredbaker
“If Christ were a world-famous fantasy author” is a wild take.
But if Christ had people come to him asking why their lifestyles were not acceptable, he would teach them the way of truth and light. Not encourage the Church to alter His gospel, as Sanderson does.
I won’t speculate about how soon Christ will come, but if a flood/earthquake/missile hit my family tomorrow, would we be spiritually prepared to meet God? That’s how I will strive to live my life moving forward.
I’m married to an addict.
I love him.
Years and years of trying to fix him and help him.
Wanted him to change and use the atonement.
All that time I forgot to change and use the atonement.
And that’s why I have empathy for those trying to right wrongs and fix it. Whatever it is.
Today just took a turn.
I should be used to the betrayal by now. But I’m not. And I don’t know if I ever will be.
I have faith and hope through the atonement of Christ that people can change. That’s never a question.
I just keep praying he will actually someday use it.
My dad is headed back now for emergency spinal surgery. His spine is crimping his spinal cord. Some damage may be permanent. He broke his neck weeks ago and didn’t even realize until he lost control of his foot and hand.
@MattWalshBlog
This was part of the conversation my husband and I had while dating. I wanted a traditional marriage with traditional roles. Yes, I want my husband to provide financially.
@DeadBug15
A girl in SS asked why she can’t have the priesthood.
I told her that I’m every way that matters, she can through temple blessings, but that the men were tasked with the related “chores”.
Not a perfect explanation. But it worked for her.
@theclassicwife
People are awful.
My best friend responded with “was it a mistake?” when I told her about my 4th. Her mother asked if I knew about birth control with my 5th. I didn’t tell them about my 6th until I was 7 mo cuz I just didn’t want to hear it.
@BlackBlessedLDS
First thought: that it was filmed and put out to the public makes it feel like it was less about doing what’s right and more about getting people on his side.
@L0m3z
@tetheredtoed1
I do. 6 of them. And you’re right. Parents feel the need to play cruise director and enable endless activities to fill the day rather than giving your kid a box of popsicle sticks and seeing what they do. Kids, and now young adults, need more direction because they’re
Surgery went well. Thank you all for your prayers! If you don’t mind, prayers for patience and humility during recovery would be so appreciate 💛💛
So grateful to be part of this community.
“Deserve” is not a word that aligns with Christianity. We should collectively stop using it. And more importantly, stop expecting in this life to get only what we deserve. We do not believe in the bastardized version of karma so prevalently bandied by society.
It taught me something. If I see what I deem to be a problem,
I can either step up and help or I can stop thinking of it as a problem. Seeing a problem and not being willing to DO anything about it says everything about me.
Remembering the time I told my husband he had a big chip on his shoulder.
He went off on me. Said a bunch of stuff he’d apparently been holding back for a while.
As I reached over and picked the potato chip off of the shoulder of his shirt.
My 3yo really hates church, y’all. Like screams and cries for most of primary(youth/children portion). At this point, I feel like I tried the tough love approach and now I just want to take him to my class with me. The primary teachers and leaders are at a loss with him and I’ve
I struggle with compassion. I have all the empathy in the world, but still feel the best course of action is to repent, get closer to God, and stop feeling sorry for yourself.
That doesn’t resonate with many potential friends 😅
@AmericanReg1
Worst feeling. I’m so sorry. Kids can be thoughtless and cruel and parents are discouraged from intervening at this age. Which I hate. But I’ve found it to be the best advice. Work with your kid on emotional resilience. And help him set healthy boundaries for himself.
@femturnedwife
But what about dance lessons and yoga classes and kitchen upgrades and designer clothes and all the other things you absolutely can live without that everyone else seems to have!?
I’m with you. We can do with less. My family is happier without all the extras.
Tragedy has struck on the homestead.
The cat attacked the bunnies, and we’re down a breeding doe and her litter.
Soon to be down a cat as well.
The kids are distraught.
2 years ago I pulled my daughter from public schools cuz she was being bullied and the school wouldn’t do anything.
Today the irony hit me that the names of her bullies were Angel and Eden.😂
She’s thriving in homeschool. So grateful it’s a possibility for our family.
@slc_saint
Saved≠Exalted
Those who knowingly break covenants in this life and fail to use the atonement are still saved. Exalted is another story. No need for multiple kingdoms if everyone is exalted regardless of their misuse of agency.
A young man struggling with his place in the church confided in me that the Gospel Doctrine teacher who clearly loves teaching and knows the gospel and comes prepared, he’s the only reason he hasn’t stopped coming to church.
You teachers make a difference. Prepare to be a vessel.
She could have just gossiped with her friends about it or judged me a sinner/rebellious. But she didn’t. She thought here was an issue and got to work trying to help fix it.
Plus I did get 2 cute skirts out of the deal.
Sometimes I feel like I have no one to talk to about my problems. Little ones, admittedly. Some bigger. But stacked up with no outlet, they form a wall I cannot surmount alone.
Shame on me that I am slow to remember I can turn to my Savior. He hears; He is with me. I am not alone
@L0m3z
@tetheredtoed1
Not allowed to fail, they’re not allowed to be bored, and they’re not allowed to be KIDS. They’re largely treated like small adults but without having childhoods to teach them how.
Everything offends someone. On X, your experiences and opinions are only valid if you are witty, cruel, or have a posse to high five and tag team.
Maybe you don’t need followers or likes to back up convictions? Trying having principles. Not popular or fun, but morals rarely are.
Hearing RFKj talk about soil reclamation has given me renewed drive to improve my soil. Working toward no-till and no manmade chemicals.
But I need ideas on reducing insects around my home.
Call me weird, but…
I’d love to have a multigenerational home, with our parents and our kids and their kids all working together and spending evenings reading and singing together. Harvesting and canning. Sharing the labor and love of family. It’s my dream.
My poor kids. 😆
I was raised by a Cuban mother. So my kids, when they complain, unfortunately get to hear about what life would be like in communism.
They don’t like their dinner? Too bad. Don’t you see how blessed you are to have such variety in your foods!? Don’t be ungrateful
I got my hair did.
Which might not seem like a big deal. But it is. It’s huge. I rarely do things for myself.
So it feels like something to celebrate. I’m purdy ta-day. 😉
@MichaelWTownsSr
💯
We must be ever vigilant with our own families. Not assume church is a safe place for them from the world. They’re coalescing. Time to take the counsel to make our homes as holy as the temple seriously.
Saw a reel on FB yesterday suggesting that 90% of cheese sold in America is made with rennet produced by Pfizer rather than natural rennet. 90%. And no real way of knowing which cheese is Pfizered.
But then… how can they know it’s 90%?
Please don’t ruin cheese for me.
Sometimes I start reading a comment and really like it, and click accordingly. But by the time I get to the end I realize I’ve made a mistake. And it’s embarrassing to unlike because I was too quick with my appreciation. 😬
But I do. Cuz I don’t actually like that. No approval.
@FavoriteTeach11
Beginning of school year, principal announced they would be enforcing the rules and parents were going to get calls about behavior. I clapped. Only person in the whole auditorium who did.
Parents are just as much at fault if not more.
My 18yo son brought me lunch while I convalesce, and then hung out with me and ate pizza with me. And life is good. All the hard stuff? These sweet moments of connection make every other battle worth it.
@AConcernedPare2
@FrancieNolan6
Like…. Parks and backyards and friend’s houses?? I didn’t realize other parents were charging their kids’ friends to hang out. I’m losing money here!!
Remember when people used to say, “Don’t worry about it; I promise no one is judging you!”?
So grateful to X for proving me right that uh-huh they are too judging.
💀🫀
@ZubyMusic
I do have kids, 6 of them, so will back you up on this.
We tried giving the kids even supervised access. They almost immediately became addicted, would have meltdowns when timers went off, and would sneak time in the wee hours of the morning.
Just Say No.
@naomhtite
They’re specifically defending loved ones within the church who are in willful rebellion. I know it is because they’re heartbroken at the prospect of the consequences.
Satan has convinced that repentance is a burden. Oh the irony!
What a beautiful blessing it is to daily unburden ourselves from everything that’s standing between us and Christ.
Calling each other to repentance is calling each other to Christ, not disparaging each other.