To help each grandchild feel special, President Oaks has a tradition of honoring a “Grandchild of the Month.”
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“We can get together as surfers to not only share our love for the water but to also share our beliefs and strengthen each other.”
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We’ve gathered some inspiration for posters you can make to bring to the airport or hang up at home.
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“I’ve felt a lingering heaviness about the state of the world, but this repeated message was a clear call to action.”
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“He truly loves people, and I hope the Church membership and people in general get to see that side of him,” shared his daughter.
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“On your birthday, I want to thank you for making me happy.”
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“To serve in the temple is a sweet experience,” Therese Steadman said. “To serve with family is like icing on the cake.”
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The ideas come from a recent article in Church magazines.
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Shannon Foster knows what it’s like to struggle with scripture study—and she’s found a solution.
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“It’s going to be OK,” he reassured. “Be still and know that God is God and all flesh is in His hands.”
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Try this simple practice to stay centered on what you want your life to be.
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“This may be the most memorable thing we did when my sister returned home from serving her mission.”
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“To be here, and to be enveloped in the light and the love and the faith of these people, is just the most beautiful blessing,” said Elder Kearon.
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The words come from the war chapters in the Book of Mormon.
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The belt is constantly moving between missionaries in the Ashby family.
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Give this a quick read before your next family vacation or reunion (or even before your next Sunday dinner!).
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When Geri and Grant arrived in Europe, they had a goal to find their family. Two miracles helped them find their way.
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“I remember when she walked in the door,” Travis says. “She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen in my life.”
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“With a little more advance thought, this can become a weekend retreat different from any other.”
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The Apostle also answered the question, “What is the greatest thing you can do for your children?”
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If you're struggling to feel peace about your family situation, studying these five talks will help.
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Now he's called “The Dancing Dad.”
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Share this powerful prompt during your dinner to foster happy feelings.
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Answering this simple question may just be the key to true satisfaction and eternal joy.
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A Latter-day Saint father recently pulled off something amazing for his family.
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In a world where trust in authority figures is often broken, how do we teach our children to trust God’s living prophet? Here is one idea.
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There is more to understand about the famous quote, “No other success can compensate for failure in the home.”
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Here is one activity that has worked for our family that doesn’t require lots of planning or time to execute.
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Ore Kaffo lived with her foster parents until a fateful day when she was almost 7 years old.
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One young woman wrote, “When I reflect back on the years I spent living at home and how we spent our Sundays, I can distinctly remember power hour.”
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This principle from 3 Nephi (and some help from my stopwatch) reveals an empowering truth.
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Try these powerful ideas to nurture more feelings of love and unity within your family.
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“If you follow those three things, you can be safe. You can raise your family.”
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Can we do something to help our family want to linger just a little longer at the dinner table?
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In June 2024, the Montoya family reunited with the families who introduced them to the gospel 50 years ago.
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On those days or nights when I am really sick, I especially feel Robin pushing me on, as she always has.
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The family couldn’t believe it. With 414 missions worldwide, all three young men are learning Spanish to serve in the same country.
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The blessings given to deceased, direct-line family members are available to most users online, even without submitting a request. Here’s where you can find them.
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Weave strong relationships with children who question or leave the Church with these practical steps
Drawing on her experience as a psychologist, professional mediator, and Latter-day Saint mother, Emily’s advice is invaluable to any parent.
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Alma chapter 8 is a well of wisdom for ministering to loved ones struggling with their faith. Jared Halverson highlights 7 principles from the chapter.
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With over 300 temples built or announced worldwide, the Alcantar family’s goal to visit every temple keeps growing.
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“I felt a missing part of me kind of fill in a little,” said Elder Micah Beckstead of reuniting with his biological sister.
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This activity includes all ages, requires minimal prep, and creates lasting family memories.
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Here are a few ways to help your little ones get more actively involved in your next family get-together.
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Author Taylor Ricks Mele hesitated at first, but she felt compelled to write about her experience moving forward from a divorce.
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While serving as a stake president, I interviewed a 30-something couple and their two young boys for a first-time temple recommend. They were about to become an eternal family, but for their youngest son, the price for that privilege was everything. The youngest son was fidget-appropriate for a 5-year-old. As I interviewed his parents, Jimmy couldn’t take the motionless moments any longer. He leaped from his mother’s lap, smacking his head on the corner of my desk.
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Manual 1; Excerpt from "Of Things That Matter Most," Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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Manual 1; Excerpt from "More Diligent and Concerned at Home," by David A. Bednar
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The average youth devotes nearly eight hours to media every day. (Why yes, that is more than a full-time job.) Forty-three percent of children ages 4 to 6 have a TV in their bedroom. Seventy percent of teens have their own video game console. And in 64 percent of American homes, the TV is on during mealtime. But whether our media T-shirt dons “I heart” or “I abhor,” the responsibility lies squarely with the “I.”
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We have talked before about selecting movies that are uplifting and portray good family values–for example, “Using Movies From the Lord’s Side of the Line,” “Best Positive/Uplifting Movies Ever,” and “Taking Control Back from Hollywood.” This article highlights several sites that review movies from a family perspective.
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Last week we wrote about the importance of distinguishing between people who are "interested" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and should be invited to have the missionaries and those who are merely "curious" and need a thoughtful and well-worded answer to a question they have. Often the quality of our answers to questions can determine whether someone comes to view the church favorably; and sometimes a clear and accurate answer can even help curiosity turn into interest.
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