Jesus taught: “Ye must watch and pray always.” —3 Nephi 18:15 I actually called the chat line to ask about this. I wondered what we were supposed to be watching for. Although there might be other opinions, it is felt that we should watch and be aware of others who may be in […]
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Have you ever prayed and expected Heavenly Father to answer your prayer right then and there in the way you were anticipating? Did you get off your knees and find yourself disappointed? You aren’t alone. Every day we pray for all kinds of things, but not all of our prayers are answered during our timetable or […]
I have heard many mothers say that for them, Scouting was simply sewing on badges, smelling firewood smoke in the home, and laundering dirty clothes after a campout. After talking with them about the spiritual dimension of Scouting, each of these sisters said, “I wish I had known…” Had these sisters been aware of the […]
For Scouts Thanksgiving is more than a day; or it should be, since doing our duty to God yields a heart filled with gratitude. Giving thanks should be part of a Scout’s lifestyle. So in honor of this week and to turn our attention toward gratitude we have added a few thoughts from wise folks we know: The 100th […]
The last two weekends at Tifie Scout Camp left me with a renewed awareness of nature. The fall leaves were something when we arrived in early September, but when we left this was our parting view from the parking lot. Baden Powell caught this in his Campfire Yarn No. 22, where he spoke of the knights […]
Thanksgiving Prayer O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And remembering, help me to […]
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks. One of the ways we can do that is through poems and prayer. A SCOUTER’S THANKSGIVING PRAYER With reverence in our hearts, We, Your many children of many beliefs, United in common purpose, Gather to offer this our humble prayer, In Thanksgiving: As Scouters we are thankful for: […]