1 Corinthians 8-13 (Aug 26- Sept 1)

This week I like two of the suggestions under the family suggestions. I'm not sure how well the first one will go over with my toddler.

So, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 talks about an analogy of a body to discuss unity. Every body part is needed even though they're different, different roles, and different strengths. I love this analogy for unity and unity not meaning that we are supposed to be the same. We're not supposed to be the same, but we can still work together. Following the commandments and working together does not take away individuality. But for my 2 year old I don't know if he'll catch on. BUT if you have a Mr. Potato Head or some other toy with body parts that are easily removed and replaced, maybe you could show them how if you take away one body part it makes a difference. Maybe we can use a blindfold (without a toy) to show that without eyes it's hard. Or tie hands behind your back. So maybe I can find a way to show him that we're all different but we're all needed just like all our different body parts.

This next one I think we'll for sure do because my son loves to race. He isn't very competitive with it though. He usually gives my husband a head start and is usually just starting when my husband finishes... Anyways, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 talks about running a race. The scriptures say that only one receives the price, so we should run that we may obtain. But the suggestion suggests offering a crown (reward) to everyone. I think I'm going to say we're going to race. Our goal is to do our best and cross the finish line. If they did their best and crossed then they win. People cross at different times, but if we do our best and continue towards the finish line we can win an eternal reward. (And sometimes our best involves a toddler getting distracted part way and having to be reminded to keep going).

Romans 1-6 (August 5-11)

This week talks a lot about faith and then the last chapter brings up "walking in a newness of life".

One of the suggested family activities says to talk about baptism, either attend one or talk about yours or a family members. I'm not sure how much my son will understand but I think this is a great time to discuss baptism. Maybe show a picture of Jesus Christ being baptized and if I can find one from mine. Talk about how he can be baptized by going under the water with Daddy (or mention a male figure close to you who has the Priesthood) when he turns 8 to show he wants to follow Jesus Christ and be more like Him. Depending on his attention span that may be as far as it goes- we'll see.

In the Primary manual I think it suggests teaching the song "Faith". So I may sing that a few times at bedtime. Maybe we'll play hide and seek with an object and say we have faith something is there (behind a pillow) even if we can't see it.