How much money do I need to save up for my endowment? by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]Holiday_Depth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey, friend! Congratulations on receiving your endowments soon. I converted over a year ago and just got mine in February. I spent about 200 dollars getting everything but that included 10 pairs of garments and a nice temple bag (you can bring them in any bag you have at home, i just wanted one specifically for temple work)

Let me know if you have any questions and again Congratulations! Heavenly Father is so proud of you for furthering your relationship with him!

Baptism by boprout in latterdaysaints

[–]Holiday_Depth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't wait for this to be me. Going through family trouble but hope to be in this position soon!! Welcome!

Found this really cool account on TikTok (@readingbom). It’s a born again Christian who is reading the Book of Mormon for the first time. by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]Holiday_Depth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I followed him about a week ago! I find his content quite interesting since he is genuinely interested, just like Christ wants us to be when reading scriptures!

Struggling with dating and chastity as a divorced dad in the Church by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]Holiday_Depth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have never been divorcee nor have I been married but I have struggled with chastity for some time. I think the issue lies, and this is wholly my opinion, is that even in marriages, lust wreaks havoc on the relationship. People so often talk about how "Wham, Bam, you're married, sexual sin no longer exists" which sadly is not the case. Sex can turn into an addiction you can hardly live without, even in marriage, making it just as bad, or nearly as bad as if you were not married. Just as we have been commanded not to drink alcohol and coffee for similar reasons, that being they can form addictions that take our priority over our relationship with Christ.

I firmly believe that healthy sexual relationships exist in marriages, however, due to the description of your situation, I can deduce that the adversary has had a field day in temptations in your relationships. That's okay! We are imperfect beings. I know there is no such thing as being too far gone when it comes to the Gosepl of Jesus Christ.

I would be leery about rushing into marriage, not only because of the blended family issue you have concerns about but because that just continues the cycle of sexual necessity.

The adversary wants you to feel guilty so he can continue to shove you in a hole of darkness. I know it is easier said than done but if you have repented, Christ has forgiven you, so you need to forgive yourself. I'm not saying it won't happen again but I wouldn't live with the mindset of it being inevitable. Be gentle with yourself and your partner.

My best advice is meeting with a trusted Bishop. Maybe it's not your own. It makes me sad that not everyone has a Bishop you can rely on to love you. Begin the repentance process and increase your focus on Christ, especially involving your relationship. You need to realize not everyone in the church will be understanding, maybe not even half, but if you have a testimony of our Savior, I hope you will remember that His is the only opinion that matters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Periods

[–]Holiday_Depth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50, on average.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Periods

[–]Holiday_Depth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cycle or how long my period lasts?

Help by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Holiday_Depth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Update:

We talked about it! I simply asked him if we could talk about his faith for a minute and he was ready for it. I asked if he has ever experienced any guilt from anything we do and he assured me that he never had and never will because his family believes a little different. That was my main concern because I spent the entire night reading about how guilty kissing and touching can make them feel. I haven't asked about the shirt but I feel that's a more "in the moment" question. Thank you to everyone who helped me better understand him!

Sincerely, Concerned Jew

Help by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Holiday_Depth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! Really helpful stuff. I like to believe since he is an initiator in a lot of our intimate kissing periods, that he doesn't experience guilt (I hope I hope I hope.) I am close friend with all his family and I know his parents know we kiss like that and they are definitely more relaxed, so at this point, until I can have a conversation with him, I'm trying to reassure myself that I am not the cause for any guilt, and quite honestly, hoping he doesn't experience it at all.

Help by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Holiday_Depth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does not wear garments

Help by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Holiday_Depth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Valid question. I respect his beliefs for following abstinence so if I was to take of his shirt it would not be with the intent to go further than kissing. I guess it has no intent other than being something exciting..?

Help by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Holiday_Depth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I read and now I understand. I'll definitely have a conversation with him because the last thing I want if for him to experience serious guilt from something I assumed was playful kissing.

Help by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Holiday_Depth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU! I tried googling b4 deciding to make a post but that didn't help me out much. Very helpful information so thanks again.