FIRESIDES
Motivate and inspire, Convey vital knowledge, Entertain. These are the three objectives in teaching, and only when all three occur has the goal been achieved. From education and experience, Bob Copeland has developed a series of firesides related to success in important areas of our lives. He was educated in English, Psychology, and Law, and has spent his life studying and teaching the scriptures and other subjects. He has written a booklet on relationships, Battle of the Sexes (a battle both sides must win), and published a book on the power of faith, InPursuit of Faith.
FAITH – THE POWER OF GODS –Lectures on Faith
“All things that pertain to life and godliness are the effects of faith and nothing else”, according to Lectures on Faith. All success, temporal as well as spiritual, is determined by faith. The better we understand what faith is, how powerful it is, and how to implement it in our lives, the more successful our lives, and our eternity, can be.
“LIVE TOGETHER IN LOVE” –D&C 42
Talked about, written about and, too often, joked about, the “battle of the sexes” is perhaps the most universally popular subject. It is a struggle we need both husbands and wives to win, and win decisively – it is vital to a successful life and eternity. Drawing on personal experience and hard-earned lessons, and on the insights of many others, a Ten-Key program is provided. The first five are the personal challenge to become a good partner; the second five provide a plan the partners can work on together toward a successful, happy relationship.
“BLESSED ARE THEY . . .” – Matt. 5
What would Jesus teach if he were here today? Probably the same message he taught both the Jews and the Nephites: the Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes, rich in connotations and powerful in shaping lives, are the central theme of that sermon and the pattern for His directive to “be ye therefore perfect”.
“WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE WILL YOUR HEART BE ALSO” –Matt. 6
With all the terrible problems in the world today, the Gospel of Jesus Christ has the answers people need for security and happiness. If we love the Lord and deeply believe in the treasure of eternity we, like Enos, will be eager to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There is an easy, natural, comfortable way to do this. With practice, it will become second nature.
“THE GREATEST OF ALL THESE IS CHARITY” –1 Cor. 13
One of the most important and satisfying ways to follow in the footsteps of Jesus is to lift people, encourage them, and build their self image. It can be done every day, in all our associations. Someone coined the phrase “random acts of kindness”. If we appreciate the power of this concept, and begin consciously to do it, we can initiate an upward spiral in our homes, in our wards, at work, and in society, that has no limits.