The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sometimes known as a family-centered church. It is!
Recently, Kristen and I hosted a special visit with several of our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We cherish the opportunity to spend time together. Moments like these remind us that families are central to Heavenly Father’s plan for His children.
The family circle is the ideal place to demonstrate and learn eternal values, such as the importance of marriage and children, the purpose of life, and the true source of joy. It is also the best place to learn other essential lessons of life, such as kindness, forgiveness, self-control, and the value of education and honest work.
As we follow Jesus Christ, our homes can become places of faith, love, and belonging. I give thanks to my Heavenly Father for the wonderful family with which He has blessed me.
What your children really want for dinner is you!
In an age of constant online connection, we may need to disconnect from technologies and other distractions to truly reconnect with our families.
Families grow stronger when they set aside these distractions and spend meaningful time together—learning eternal values like the importance of marriage and children, the purpose of life, and the true source of joy.
Parents also have a duty to teach their children practical knowledge apart from gospel principles. Families unite when they do meaningful things together. Happy family experiences strengthen family ties. Camping, sports activities, and other recreation are especially valuable for bonding families.
Some may say, “But we have no time for any of that.” To find time to do what is truly worthwhile, many parents will find that they can turn their families on if they all turn their technologies off.
What those we love need most is simply time with us. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is our ultimate role model. He will help us as we strive to build these family bonds.
@PeacemakingSt The Savior will always be there for you. Always.
Family is everything.
Life is meant to be a blessing. Have fun and don’t take everything so seriously.
Embrace the chaos.
I miss her and am so grateful for forever families.
@PeacemakingSt My favorite too. (Helps that my daughter is in the choir and I got to be there in person). But I will always comment on this and love it until the day I die.