I was reading an article sent by a family member, and realized how motivating this was. I have always had a clear and unaffected understanding of myself as a woman. I've run into only a handful of men who really don't "get it". But that has never mattered to me. I have always known the power of being a female, (and not at the expense of diminishing men) and have gloried in it with every act of giving birth to my children. But I have to say I acknowledged that power long before my body, and a temple marriage gave me that right and privilege. I'm not sure why I have always had that confidence. Believe me there were plenty of reasons surrounding me to make me think otherwise. But somehow that sure knowledge was always there. As I read the article by Sheri Dew (click to read it in it's entirety), she quotes Spencer W. Kimball, “Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world . . . will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different—in happyways—from the women of the world” (Ensign, November 1979, 103–4).
It has been three decades since that call to action. Are we all that different from the other good women of the world? Are we ever going to do more than just quote President Kimball? We have the gift of the Holy Ghost, a living prophet, spiritual gifts that magnify us, access to priesthood power, ordinances that endow us with knowledge and power, unique leadership training, and the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness. We should be far more distinctive than even the very finest women in the world. But are we?In our everyday lives, do we talk of Christ, rejoice in Christ, preach of Christ, and testifyof Him (2 Nephi 25:26)? Are we women on a mission to build His kingdom?
***Making of your life a ministry means consciously asking yourself in everyday situations,“Why has the Lord brought me here today?” and then looking for ways to build up people and the kingdom. It means asking the Lord what He needs you to do rather than feverishly working down your list of To-Do’s that may or may not have lasting significance. Ministering might mean talking to your friends of other faiths about your spiritual journey or starting a blog to share what you believe online, or mentoring a young adult. It is our stewardship, after all, to pass along the legacy of what it means to be a woman of God to the next generation.***
Consider this headline: “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” (Forbes, 17 September 2007)...in order to have influence, a woman must have money, fame, or a title.
That is a big, fat lie!
Here is the truth about womanhood. Our Father gave His daughters a divine endowmentof gifts that give us unique influence. First and foremost, we have the high privilege of bearing children. If mortality is the time in all eternity to prove ourselves, then there is nothing more important than bearing children and leading them along the path home.President David O. McKay said that, “motherhood is the greatest potential influence . . .in human life” (Improvement Era, 1953, 452).
Our Father also gifted us with the nature to nurture, keen sensitivity to the Spirit, selflessness, discernment, and heroic faith. No wonder our Father placed us at the heart of the family and thus at the center of the plan of salvation. We are the Lord’s secret weapon.
Christ is the other reality in my life. I feel blessed to have been brought up always knowing of his ministry, mission, and divinity. And I feel humbled to have been able to find His church organized in it's fullness. I have felt led by the doctrines and principles that have allowed me to raise good children and I know the influence of righteous women in my life. Let's pass it on!
Guests wear 3-D glasses aboard spinning vehicles that travel through virtual environments based on classic carnival midway games, The attraction features mini-games after a practice round, each of which includes at least one "Easter egg" that can trigger additional targets or game play changes.
Each guest's score is recorded by an onboard display screen as points are acquired with individual toy cannons firing simulated projectiles at virtual targets. Easy enough that even a four year old could enjoy it, and challenging enough for those considerably older to get competitive with it!!!
So since we had until 3:00 PM to try it out as many times as we liked, I called Ken to get off of work and join us, because no kidding they have a winner on their hands! We were on it for the last time before they closed out our group, and wouldn't you know it...the spring-action shooter stopped working only minutes into the ride! When we got out and reported the error to the cast member, he then allowed us to go back into the ride. NOT just that, we were the 
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