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How to Relate to Your Child Who Experiences Same-Gender Attraction

The following is an excerpt from Voices of Hope: Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Same-Gender Attraction, taken from the chapter “Perspectives for Parents.” Click here to learn more.

From the Church

When Sister Ballard Shared What It Was Like Being the Wife of an Apostle + Her Dedication to Family and the Lord

By Lindsey Miller

Barbara Bowen Ballard, wife of President M. Russell Ballard, passed away on October 1, 2018, surrounded by loved ones in her home. She was 86 years old and suffered from health issues, including Alzheimer’s.

When Should and Shouldn't We Use the Term "Mormon": What the Church Has Said About It

By Danielle B. Wagner

In striving to do member missionary work or writing about faith, one conundrum always pops up: When and how should I use the word "Mormon"?

Latter-day Saint Life

How I felt the Savior’s love through a letter from Sister Holland

By Lindsey Williams

After spending hours with Sister Holland through her words, I wanted to thank her for the difference she made in my life. But why would someone like Sister Holland, who had such stature, wisdom, and grace, care about a simple thank you card from me?

Fun

CTR Movies Review: What Parents Should Know About "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Before Seeing It with Their Families

By Tim Wilde

CTR Movies reviews Hollywood films from a Latter-day Saint perspective. It was founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For more, join our Facebook group and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

On being learned

One of the most striking messages for me when I first read the Book of Mormon is the constant condemnation of people who are “learned.” I am thinking of 2 Nephi 9:28, which famously says: “When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not. And they shall perish.”

Mark R. Christensen

Brother Mark Christensen was born and raised in Salt Lake City. He served the Lord in the Massachusetts Boston Mission. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communications from the University of Utah and later a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. He is married to the former Cheri Watson and they are the parents of four children, and now have seven grandchildren. He has been a Seminary teacher, principal, curriculum writer, or Institute instructor for 35 years in various locations in the Salt Lake Valley. He currently teaches institute at Ensign College. Some of his hobbies include reading, hiking, fishing, studying Church History, visiting historical sites, and playing “hide and seek” with his grandchildren.

Emily Estes

Emily Estes wears many hats- wife, best friend, mother of three, service operations executive, autism advocate and faithful Latter-day Saint- just to name a few. Emily attended Brigham Young University to study sociology while beginning a career in customer service. After establishing her career as a customer service manager, and one really bad sunburn, Emily met her husband Matthew in a Dayton, Ohio singles ward. One magical date with dinner and a 'Beatles' concert, and life has never been the same since! Emily, Matthew, their two boys and rambunctious shih tzu recently settled in Utah and patiently await the day when they can be reunited with their daughter in Heaven.

Help for Life Challenges

5 times the Savior faced grief—and how His example can help us heal

By Krista M. Isaacson

Jesus did not hide from grief but let Himself sorrow for and with those He loved. Here are five ways we can follow His example in grief.

Create Your Own Gospel-Centered Blog

Many Latter-day Saints have accepted the challenge to share the gospel online. You may find that sharing uplifting messages is rewarding and easy.