tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332130687669325547.post6846232988901929317..comments2023-05-02T02:15:25.568-07:00Comments on What the Shell is going on here??: I think I'm MarthaScrap Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12739114663297927092noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332130687669325547.post-82607239174493539932007-12-04T13:59:00.000-08:002007-12-04T13:59:00.000-08:00Your husband's post was awesome! Stopped by to re...Your husband's post was awesome! Stopped by to read your blog for the first time today and absolutely HAD to comment on this one ;)<BR/><BR/>Sandi and Nick are right on. Something I have learned and tried to explain to others is that just because something appears "Martha-esque" (nice word, eh?) that does not mean that it took tons of time away from essential things. We have talents and we are commanded to develop them and use them to further the Lord's work...sounds like maybe that's what you are doing. <BR/><BR/>But, I also think it is awesome that you are stepping back to reassess and make sure that the attitude and priority are right. For me, it is a fine line. I think there are a lot of people that would argue that me making 150 Christmas cards is overboard. But you know what? I do it because I know that there are people in our ward who don't get very many cards, and I want people to know that Bishop and Sister Porter love them...to me it's a sacred service that I lovingly perform--not some crafty thing that falls under the "frills" category :) Keep up the good work!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027526519270538794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332130687669325547.post-3356711933077795382007-11-27T05:13:00.000-08:002007-11-27T05:13:00.000-08:00I think it is a metter of perspective. The differe...I think it is a metter of perspective. The difference is the attitude and purpose for which the service / activity is being rendered. If our purpose is to achieve our personally desired results, then we are actually placing our need for personal accomplishment above the Lord's work i.e. using activities to accomplish the three-fold mission of the Church.<BR/><BR/>One could apply the same seemingly paradoxical logic to the cost and quality of workmanship that the Church invests in holy temples. The key is that the Church is divinely directed to make the temples perfect for Him. I guess it comes down to our continued need for personal revelation from the Lord regarding our individual stewardships.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332130687669325547.post-42879232920659288392007-11-26T07:49:00.000-08:002007-11-26T07:49:00.000-08:00I think you do a great job, and I think you will k...I think you do a great job, and I think you will know where to draw the line when you need to. I think if making things cute and crafty makes you happy then go for it. Thank you for all you do I really enjoy all the activities and crafts.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107419381065629216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332130687669325547.post-91413861356895883062007-11-25T20:51:00.000-08:002007-11-25T20:51:00.000-08:00I too am a Martha. And while I think we planned s...I too am a Martha. And while I think we planned some super fun activities, there could be a way that could seem to go over board. But as long as its done in the attitude of keeping it within the bounds, then I say all is well. Fear not my great sister, you and I are very similar!The Malone'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078956924109446437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332130687669325547.post-66890731283393961562007-11-25T18:26:00.000-08:002007-11-25T18:26:00.000-08:00Okay, stop, take a breath and remember what I said...Okay, stop, take a breath and remember what I said at the end of Relief Society. What you do is what is good, better and best for YOU. Not what is good, better or best for the sister who told you to stop doing cute things for your visiting teacher sisters. What brings you joy, may not be what brings someone else joy, what fulfills your needs is not at all what fulfills someone else's needs. What is best for you is not what is best for someone else. <BR/><BR/>I know you already know this, but could not let it just go by without telling you what a fantastic inspiration you are to me to be better and not just good in my personal efforts.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838292657538713126noreply@blogger.com