tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post8786810672636624980..comments2024-02-16T17:46:55.369-08:00Comments on Power of a Family: Three Questions for Charting Your CourseApril Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-62034139105021075402016-08-15T12:38:23.233-07:002016-08-15T12:38:23.233-07:00This post is another answer to my prayers today. T...This post is another answer to my prayers today. Thank you so much! I feel like your posts speak right to my heart!Shantillylacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03363899760260433112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-90578417954878909122013-03-08T08:46:57.491-08:002013-03-08T08:46:57.491-08:00Thank you April! This is exactly what I need to do...Thank you April! This is exactly what I need to do. I have been praying for awhile to have guidance on how to make my scripture study more powerful and meaningful in my life. You don't know me but, you are truly inspiring! I look forward to my journey in "charting my course"!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914637377075855775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-36192506065430680002013-03-02T15:25:59.597-08:002013-03-02T15:25:59.597-08:00Thank you for sharing. I think this is a question...Thank you for sharing. I think this is a question/concern to women all over the world. I know that I have struggled with my self-worth at different times. We are in the process of planning a Stake Women's Conference and the theme is: Who you are to be you are now becoming - and we have five workshops that all focus on a different aspect of 'becoming'. If you don't mind, as I give my closing remarks at the conference, I would like to mention this process that you went through in the hopes that it will help the sisters have the confidence to seek for that personal revelation that God so wants to give to each of us. <br />Thank you again!Korinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970851065073357478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-54844739128036268052013-02-27T19:57:09.192-08:002013-02-27T19:57:09.192-08:00Thank you! This is exactly what I needed today.
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed today.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-32372683701401962882013-02-27T17:26:11.624-08:002013-02-27T17:26:11.624-08:00April - I think this everytime I make my way to yo...April - I think this everytime I make my way to your blog to read a new post, but you really are incredible! I have been struggling lately with who I am, my purpose in life and have been bogged down by the stress and pressure of life... a lot of things that don't seem that important in the grand scheme of things (when I have the right perspective), but have been sapping my energy and enthusiasm. I love the perspective and peace that come from the scriptures... and I think that this exercise is just what I need right now. Thank you for being willing to share. You are truly a force for good in this crazy world! I don't know you, but if I did I would give you a big hug! :)Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849210047299229186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-16722596678850128092013-02-26T12:13:02.107-08:002013-02-26T12:13:02.107-08:00Rachel, I'm so glad this was helpful to you. ...Rachel, I'm so glad this was helpful to you. Simply the fact that you are looking for a way to make scripture study work speaks highly of your character and devotion to God. <br /><br />(And if anyone else is reading this comment and would like me to send you the additional materials I have about the "nuts and bolts" of scripture study as a mother with young children in the home, please email me at april(at)powerofmoms.com.)<br /><br />Thanks again for your nice comment, and I wish you the VERY best! April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-11616546384520181152013-02-26T03:32:31.560-08:002013-02-26T03:32:31.560-08:00April, thank you for sharing these thoughts about ...April, thank you for sharing these thoughts about scripture study. Your post, this comment and also the info you sent to Rachel (which she shared with me) has been such an answer to years of prayer for me. You've helped me to see what it looks like to have diligent scripture study as a mom. I have a wonderful mother, but scripture study was not her strength so I've struggled to figure out how to be committed to it when I don't know what that looks like and haven't had any personal examples to follow. You have been such an inspiration to me and I feel this is the beginning of my new journey of a closer relationship with my Savior. Thank you.Rachel (Borup) Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455620199543537995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-62507027035556447472013-02-24T17:24:07.201-08:002013-02-24T17:24:07.201-08:00Rachel, I've been trying to figure out the bes...Rachel, I've been trying to figure out the best way to answer this question in a brief blog comment. There are lots of layers here.<br /><br />I grew up with a mother who saw scriptures as "dessert," and every chance she had, she would open her scriptures and FEAST on them. <br /><br />I always loved my scriptures, but didn't understand my mother's depth until I became a mother. All of a sudden, my life had turned upside-down, and I desperately needed to hear God.<br /><br />As I was reaching out for help, a dear friend of mine challenged me to study my scriptures for an hour each day. That felt like a lot, at first, but as I made time for it--sometimes at once, but mostly through several bursts throughout the day, something deep inside me started to change.<br /><br />And over the past 12 years, I've kept up the habit as well as I could, always putting scriptures first, and asking God to please help me to consecrate my time to Him and magnify the work I'm doing in other areas.<br /><br />On a daily basis, I clearly see all the ways I'm falling short. Seriously, you'd understand if you came to visit for a few days! But as I look back over time, I can see how The Lord absolutely took my "widow's mite" of time and talent and energy and made it something better than I could have EVER done.<br /><br />I have more specifics I can email you, if you'd like the "nuts and bolts" of scripture study with children by your side, but the main message is encompassed in this one phrase of the hymn "Praise to The Lord." I heard it back in 2002, and it resonated so deep within me: "Hast thou not seen how all thou needest hath been granted in what He ordaineth?"<br /><br />That is EXACTLY it. I was looking for happiness and success outside of family and motherhood--like maybe my family was "holding me back," but as I gave my whole soul to God and said, "Take me! Make of me what Thou wilt! My heart is Thine. My life is Thine," then opportunities started opening up, and my life started to make sense and become so, so beautiful. <br /><br />I don't usually put so many of these thoughts online because they are so precious to me, and I don't know if they'll be received the right way, but I hope these ideas are helpful to others who are feeling as I had been.<br /><br />Love you!April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-80117428304562583842013-02-24T13:36:27.376-08:002013-02-24T13:36:27.376-08:00April, I am still thinking about this!! :) I have...April, I am still thinking about this!! :) I have often wondered how you accomplish all that you do. It dawned on me today, as I thought about trying this scripture study process for myself, that maybe your devotion to the scriptures and to God is how you accomplish all that you do. Instead of it being "one more thing" that you get done every day--maybe it is the REASON you are able to get everything done every day. You are being enabled by Him because you have put Him first. Thanks again for this post!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736424221463366337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-10466529485125651342013-02-21T20:54:11.440-08:002013-02-21T20:54:11.440-08:00Amazing, April. I have heard about processes like...Amazing, April. I have heard about processes like these, but I have never known anyone to actually devote the time to doing it thoroughly and thoughtfully. Thank you for sharing your experience! I would love to know more about how you make "time with Him" a regular part of your life. I can only imagine how insanely busy you are--how do you keep scripture study, prayer, etc. at the top of your priority list? Do you always do it at a certain time of day? Do you have a set amount of time that you study? I struggle to make Gospel study a consistent habit in my life--it somehow gets pushed to the back burner when I get busy. I admire you!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736424221463366337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-2274505057505901742013-02-21T15:54:34.765-08:002013-02-21T15:54:34.765-08:00Thanks so much JaNae. It's been great getting...Thanks so much JaNae. It's been great getting to know you. xoApril Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-31691859335207501912013-02-21T15:54:04.262-08:002013-02-21T15:54:04.262-08:00I miss you, Felicity! You are such a beautiful, i...I miss you, Felicity! You are such a beautiful, inherently good, devoted mother. I hope we can see you soon. Alia talks about Australia ALL the time! xoxoxoApril Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-3945995634696415212013-02-20T19:03:09.390-08:002013-02-20T19:03:09.390-08:00This is the very reason why I love you April!!! Yo...This is the very reason why I love you April!!! Your gentle reminders are always beautifully written and offer the inspiration needed! From someone who already thought she knew the answers to these questions, thank you! xo Felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296785277458115433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-78923779427028969442013-02-20T18:00:03.386-08:002013-02-20T18:00:03.386-08:00Thank you April. Sometimes words feel familiar. ...Thank you April. Sometimes words feel familiar. I feel like I knew that process long ago...I just needed to be reminded! I know I am going to be redirecting my own scripture study in search for my personal answers and that inner confidence and peace. Thank you for being so brave and sharing so much of your heart!JaNaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244328645677172391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-31118389982029743522013-02-20T11:24:19.979-08:002013-02-20T11:24:19.979-08:00xoxoxoxoRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245662303840543160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-61783981835758916932013-02-20T11:15:54.474-08:002013-02-20T11:15:54.474-08:00So glad this was helpful for you Danee. You are w...So glad this was helpful for you Danee. You are wonderful.April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-6909157961616934802013-02-20T10:04:59.884-08:002013-02-20T10:04:59.884-08:00There are no words that I have right now to adequa...There are no words that I have right now to adequately describe what your words have stirred in my soul! Answer to prayer is all I can say. Who are you? A vessel. One who continues to share light and truth. Amazing and so timely April. Daneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649856708835250542noreply@blogger.com