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Make-a-Plan Monday: Come, Follow Me for August 5-11 | Alma 39-42 Study Guide Description: Join me for this week's "Make a Plan Monday" as we start getting into the "Come, Follow Me" curriculum for August 5-11. We're focusing on Alma chapters 39-42, exploring the great plan of happiness. Watch along as we break down the study materials, including inspiring videos and talks, to help you make the mos...

I know I've mentioned it before, but I love to talk about the Plan of Salvation. Some call it the plan of happiness, and today, I want to focus on that part of it; the happiness and hope that can come to us because we know what the plan is. From start to finish, we've been given the Father's plan. In this episode, I'll be talking specifically about the part of the plan that comes between death and...

Hello everyone, today we've got a special message for International Friendship Day! 🌟 In this video, we explore the profound meaning of friendship and its impact on our lives through the insights of LDS leaders. 📖 Highlights: True Meaning of Friendship: Drawing from President Kimball's talk, we discuss how forming friendships with those not of our faith can lead them to the Savior and into the C...

Hi, everybody! Welcome back to another Make a Plan Monday. Can you believe it's almost August? This week, our "Come, Follow Me" curriculum is focused on Alma 36-38, and I've got everything mapped out with time signatures to make your study sessions smooth and efficient. 📅 Study Plan for the Week: Alma 36 (churchofjesuschrist.org) (~ 8 min) Alma 37 (churchofjesuschrist.org) (~13 min) Alma 38 (chur...

Hi everyone, Paisley Imperfect here! Today, we're looking at the vital role of the Holy Ghost in our lives. Throughout our discussions, the common thread has always been about listening to the Spirit and following its guidance. Today, I want to share insights from President Henry B. Eyring's October 2015 talk, "The Holy Ghost as Your Companion," and explore how we can achieve and maintain the cons...

Hi everyone! In today's video, I talk about my feelings on sincere prayer. After receiving a comment asking for my thoughts on this topic, I felt inspired to share my experiences and insights. We'll explore: Why Prayer Works : Evidence from scriptures and personal experiences. Teaching Moments : Stories from my early 20s and 30s, teaching primary and seminary, and the importance of prayer. Persona...

Welcome back to Make-a-Plan Monday with Paisley Imperfect! 🌟 This week, we're focusing on Alma chapters 32-35. In this video, I'll help you plan your scripture study for the week, breaking down each chapter and providing additional talks and resources to enhance your spiritual growth. Here's a quick breakdown: 📖 Alma 32 : A 12-minute listen on faith and planting seeds in our hearts. 📖 Alma 33 :...

Welcome back, everyone! It's Paisley Imperfect here. I apologize for not being on camera today—I'm down with a summer cold, and my puffy eyes aren't exactly camera-ready! In today's brief message, we'll take a quick look at Alma 31:5 and think about how the word of God can be a more effective tool for change than any weapon. With the world facing so many divisive challenges, it's crucial to...

Hi everyone! In this episode, I'll talk about Elder Dallin H. Oaks' October 2016 General Conference talk, " Sharing the Restored Gospel ." Elder Oaks provides practical advice on how we can share the gospel, even if it's our first time. Key Takeaways: Pray for the Desire : Seek the motivation to share the gospel. Keep the Commandments : Lead by example and attract others through your faith. Pray f...

Hi Everyone! Paisley Imperfect here again with another Make-a-Plan Monday. Today's plan is straightforward, focusing on Alma 30 and Alma 31. These chapters are a bit long, with Alma 30 being about 17 minutes and Alma 31 around 10 minutes. Here's my plan for the week: Alma 30 - 17 minutes https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/30?lang=eng Alma 31 - 10 minutes https://www.chu...

Welcome back, everyone! Today we're taking a look at Elder David A. Bednar's profound talk, "Things As They Really Are," originally delivered at a fireside on May 3, 2009, and later published in the June 2010 Liahona. Elder Bednar explores the significance of our physical bodies in Heavenly Father's plan of happiness, the methods Satan uses to attack this divine gift, and the responsibilities of t...

Hi everyone, it's Paisley Imperfect here! 🌸 Today, I'm sharing three powerful quotes that I recently found on Pinterest, all focused on our journey to becoming better versions of ourselves. 💪✨ Elder Holland reminds us that "if for a while, the harder you try, the harder it gets. Take heart. So it has been with the best people who ever lived." It might get tougher before it gets easier, but we c...

Hi, everybody! Welcome to another episode of Make-a-Plan Monday. This week, we're diving into Alma chapters 23 through 29. These seven chapters are filled with inspiring lessons and stories. I've got the timings for each chapter, so you can plan your study sessions effectively: Alma 23 : ~4.5 minutes Alma 24 : ~8.5 minutes Alma 25 : ~4.5 minutes Alma 26 : ~10 minutes Alma 27 : ~7.5 minutes Alma 28...

How to Set SMART Goals (Even If You're Not Good at It) In today's video, I'm talking about a topic that I've always struggled with: setting goals. If you're like me and find goal-setting daunting, stick around because I've got some great insights to share. 🌟 In this video, you'll learn about: My personal experiences with goal-setting, from Young Women's classes to discovering SMART goals. How the...

Hi, everyone! It's Paisley Imperfect back with some reflections on a topic that's been on my mind. Lately, we've been diving deep into President Nelson's talk, "A Plea to My Sisters," and exploring how we can become the best version of ourselves through his guidance. One part that particularly stands out to me is his emphasis on happiness. President Kimball mentioned that we will draw people to th...

Here we are on our 5th Make-a-Plan Monday! How is this working out for you? Is it? What feedback do you have? How can we make this more applicable to you and what you need? I'm all ears! Thank you for being here over the past few weeks and learning right along with me. Remember to subscribe so you'll see the videos each week! #ScriptureStudyHelps #MakeAPlanMonday #PaisleyImperfect #ComeFollowMe Le...

Hey, everyone! Paisley Imperfect here with a fresh message. 🌟 Today, we're diving into a fun topic: why do people strive to improve themselves? 🤔 I've been reflecting on the different traits we can cultivate to become our best selves. But what truly drives us to embark on this journey of self-improvement? Is it just because we're the only ones who can do it? Or simply because life demands it? Or...

Hey everyone, Paisley Imperfect here with another thought-provoking message! 🌟 I was trying to decide which of the many things we pulled from President Nelson's talk, "A Plea to My Sisters" to start working on first and stumbled on a landing page I'd never seen before (link below). The page is titled, "The Vital Role of Women" and has six great talks on it that we should all take a good long look...

In today's Make-a-Plan Monday we're going to dive right in and look at what's there in the Come, Follow Me plan. Remember the three D's from last time: Decide, Document, Do! This week's chapters and talks include: Alma 13 Alma 14 Alma 15 Alma 16 " Spiritual Treasures " " The Priesthood and the Savior's Atoning Power " " Overcome the World and Find Rest " " Infuriating Unfairness " My goal is to re...

Hey everyone, welcome back! 🌟 This month, we've been focusing on the theme of being still, but today, we're shifting gears. We're diving into how to harness our strong personalities, inspired by President Nelson's talk, "A Plea to My Sisters." In this episode, I've categorized his teachings into seven key areas: character, vision, wisdom, strength, faith, listening to the Spirit, and grit. Join m...

Hey everyone! 🌟 It's Paisley Imperfect back again, and today, we're diving into something a bit different. I've been reflecting on the idea of having a strong personality and how it's often perceived negatively. Inspired by Elder Ballard's devotional "Be Still and Know That I Am God" and President Nelson's powerful words from "A Plea to My Sisters," I realized that having a strong personality can...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to our third "Make-a-Plan Monday". In today's video, I'm excited to introduce you to a concept I stumbled across this week: the Three Ds of making a plan - Decide, Document, Do. 📝✨ 📌 Three Ds of Making a Plan: Decide: Look at what's available and decide what you can realistically accomplish. Document: Use a premade list or template to write down your plan and prioriti...

Hi there! Paisley Imperfect again! This month we've been exploring the theme of stillness, but today, let's shift gears and talk about building our foundation. Inspired by Elder Bednar's talk, I've been reflecting on my own spiritual foundation and what might be missing. Building a foundation is a lifelong journey. Think of it as laying the groundwork for our heavenly mansion. We stand on this fou...

Hello again! Before diving into Elder Bednar's profound talk from the recent General Conference, I need to correct an error about Alma from last week's video. I mistakenly said that Alma the elder became the first chief judge of the Nephites, but it was actually Alma the younger. He took on the role when Mosiah's sons chose missions over kingship. Thanks for bearing with me as I set the record str...

Hey everyone, it's Paisley Imperfect, back with another Make a Plan Monday! This episode is all about setting up your spiritual study plan using the Gospel Library app. 📱✨ If you're new here or need a refresher on using the app, check out our first episode from last week. Today, I'm focusing on Alma 5-7 and some great articles and talks. I'll show you step-by-step how to create a comprehensive s...