Learn how Elder Bednar responded when his son once refused to take off a football helmet for family prayer.
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“When Ethan didn’t arrive for dinner, we grew concerned. By midnight, we knew something was wrong.”
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“He always tries to do what’s right,” Sister Oaks shared. “He doesn’t ever cut a corner.”
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In her documentary, Paige Olsen highlighted her grandfather’s commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Sometimes God does indeed intercede, and other times it feels like no help is coming. These are among the conundrums we navigate in mortality.
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Try these fun (and simple!) ideas for creating strong bonds and lasting memories.
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“For some siblings, a departing elder or sister missionary feels akin to grieving a death.”
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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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Masturbation is a sensitive and often controversial topic, even among members of the LDS Church. Although the term “masturbation” hasn’t formally been used in a general conference talk since the 1970s, there are current Church publications that clearly teach that masturbation isn’t necessary and is even considered sinful.[i] Armed with these official statements on the dangers of masturbation, many parents can still feel unsure how to discuss this subject with their children. Some may wonder if it’s even worth addressing at all.
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What a powerful principle of parenting, one we can observe in our Heavenly Parents: "Notice that there is no shortcut to effective parenting. We must show compassion in order to cultivate compassion."
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Not everyone grows up in an "ideal" family situation. Death, war, financial insecurity, divorce, Church inactivity, there are many circumstances that can shake a family to its core and try each family member's testimony. No one is entirely immune to difficult family situations like these, including the general authorities of the Church.
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Jason and Clarissa Osborn, an LDS couple who were featured on the BYUtv show "Random Acts", have lost five babies in less than a year. In response to their recent heartbreak, complete strangers have reached out to the family on Facebook to offer support as the family moves forward.
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The LDS family of Levi Sampson, a 2-year-old boy from Spanish Fork, Utah, who was hit by a car last week, are turning their tragedy into a way to share hope with others.
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For more information on this topic read “We Follow Jesus Christ,” by Quentin L. Cook, Ensign, May 2010, 83–86.
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