He Polished My Toes  Watch the video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/video/self-reliance-videos/my-foundation/2014-06-2090-he-polished-my-toe?lang=eng Self-Reliance Groups  We will be holding an online devotional on Sunday, September 11, at 7 p.m. to provide an overview of how the self-reliance groups work. We will focus on the “Emotional Resilience – Finding Strength in the Lord” group. We will provide a brief overview of … More Self-Reliance Corner

Self-Reliance Groups  We recently finished up our latest round of Self-Reliance groups. It was our best turnout ever! We will be holding an online devotional in September to provide an overview of how the groups work. We will focus on the “Emotional Resilience – Finding Strength in the Lord” group. We will provide a brief … More Self-Reliance Corner

I’m sure that most, if not all, of us, have reacted with anger to certain situations. It’s a natural-man reaction that surfaces when we feel that we or others have been treated unfairly, or for many other reasons. Learning to understand and control our anger is possible. The following is from the Finding Strength in … More Self-Reliance Resources

Self-Reliance Resources Virtual Groups starting in February We plan to hold the following groups starting in February: Finding Strength in the Lord – Emotional Resilience– this group will meet for ten weeks for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, typically on a Sunday evening. To become like the Savior, everyone will need to face challenges and … More Self-Reliance Corner

Self-Reliance Resources Exercise Faith in Jesus Christ   From My Foundations As we intensify our thoughts of our Savior at this time of year, it is a perfect time to remember how through Him, all things are possible with faith. Taking action is the exercise of faith. The children of Israel are carrying the ark … More Self-Reliance Corner

Healthy Thinking Patterns From Finding Strength in the Lord – Emotional Resilience Heavenly Father wants us to value ourselves the way He sees us and not as the world judges. Satan uses discouragement to cause us to doubt God’s love for us and our divine nature. Review the following and think about why Satan would … More Self-Reliance Corner

Self-Reliance Resources Did you know there is a toolbox full of resources to help with self-reliance needs? Members of the Church covenant to “bear one another’s burdens, … mourn with those that mourn … , and comfort those that stand in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:8–9). Caring for those who have temporal needs is part … More Self-Reliance Corner

by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator Managing Stress and Anxiety – From Finding Strength in the Lord – Emotional Resilience Like gauges on a car’s dashboard that remind you to slow down, get gas, or check the engine, symptoms of stress are signals to remind you to slow down, fill up your spiritual “tank,” … More Self-Reliance Corner

Self-Reliance Groups  It’s time to register for our virtual groups starting in September!  Email me or register on our stake website  – https://akronohiostakenews.com. These are the available groups.  They will be provided as need dictates.  • Emotional Resilience • Personal Finances • Starting and Growing My Business • Find a Better Job • Education for … More Self-Reliance Corner