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Sabbath Devotional :: Agency
“Look unto me in every thought. Doubt not, fear not.” (D&C 6:34, 36) “Be not faithless, but believing.” (John 20:25) Recently, a friend joked with me about how she’s a mother in favor of Satan’s plan: “Follow my orders and stop causing me grief with your mistakes and failings!” “Ah, theoretical fancies!” I thought as I imagined a group of faithful LDS women sporting black t-shirts with “Moms for Satan’s plan” blazoned across their chests. I had to laugh and admit that my children’s complete submission to my will and wisdom sounded pretty amazing. I know the way they should go and the steps to avoid, right? It’s funny how…
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Sabbath Devotional :: Christ-Centered Leadership: Examples from First Nephi
When our son TJ was a young child, my husband and I visited my graduate school mentor. As he watched our son totter around his office energetically, he said to me, “Lisa, you’re a psychologist now, trained in personality theory and behavior. Let’s see you control that child!” My mentor was, of course, teasing. But he was also reminding me that children come with the developing ability to act for themselves; and we, as parents, have the opportunity to help nurture their ability to make good choices. In our capacity as leaders, and in our roles as parents, we are constantly faced with decisions about encouraging or restricting the agency…
