Teaching in the Lord's Way

I love the resources that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints publishes. They are inspired and helpful. I like to have an idea of what the curriculum is each year. We use it occasionally in our homeschool adventures. I decided that January would be a great month to check out what's new for 2016. Each group has something new each year. Last week I looked at what the Primary children will be learning about and this week the youth curriculum is my focus. I looked at the monthly themes and tried to make a connection to Christ with each heading. I then saw a section on Teaching in the Lord's Way. I clicked on it and and article titled 'Welcome' came up. It was about how those who are working with the youth (and others) can teach in the Lord's way.
I know it's important for us to do this. Christ is our example in so many things. Teaching is just one of them. He knows His students/audience, He loves them, He knows what they need and how they will best receive it. He is a great example of living what He teaches.
I need to make sure I'm doing this more with my own kids, with the kids I teach in Primary, and with what we're doing at home in matters that are not specific to gospel doctrine. I need to teach the same way in all aspects of life. I want our whole family to be lifelong learners. The words that struck a chord with me in this article are: "...as you encourage, mentor, and support youth in every opportunity." It is feel like it is my responsibility as a parent to do just that with my own kids so they will be able to learn all they can and be who they need to be.

Choose the Right

I have the opportunity to teach Primary every other week. I read this week's lesson today. (I know...it's Friday. I love that they're at an age where I get to read the lesson, gather some materials for activities, and just enjoy interacting with them.) The lesson is titled, I Can Choose the Right. It talks about how Jesus Christ wants us to choose the right and that we can do what Jesus Christ wants us to do. There's a section about asking, "What would Jesus want me to do?". I love the idea of making Christ part of the decision making process in our lives. And obviously, when we ask ourselves how Christ would act in a certain scenario...we can always come up what is right.